Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large astronaut statue in a shopping mall.
A grand hallway with a glass ceiling, granite walls, and banners.
A cafeteria with high ceilings, red hanging pipes, and colorful tables and chairs.
A modern building with a glass facade and a beige exterior.
An ornate room with a grand piano, a large organ, and framed artworks on the walls.

Stay near popular Downtown St. Paul attractions

The Science Museum of Minnesota building with a clear sky.

Science Museum of Minnesota

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
The museum where Big Science is played out on the big screen, where monstrous dinosaurs look out onto the Mississippi and where pennies are – hopefully – dropped.
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Activities

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

NZ$52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

NZ$133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$17
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

NZ$29
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$216 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$216
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean. The staff were very friendly, would stay again."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$255 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$255
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,063 reviews)
"Great property well maintained. Nostalgic hotel with the charm of yesteryear."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
175 7th Street W St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$204 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$204
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location. Nice hotel. Bus stops right out front that takes you directly to the airport."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
175 10th St E St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$270 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$270
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,606 reviews)
"Our stay was fantastic. Staff was amazing, hotel was well maintained and beds were so comfortable. Hotel was very busy but quiet. Definitely will stay again. Great location, convenient to great food."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
411 Minnesota St St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$201 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$201
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel is needing to be remodeled."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
180 Kellogg Boulevard East St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$262 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$262
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
"Pretty unique place old post office building staff were really friendly room was spotless cleanest hotel room I have ever stayed in I will definitely come back"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. Paul

Find the best Downtown St. Paul areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

South Minneapolis

While you're in South Minneapolis, take in top sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

Downtown West

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

A serene lake surrounded by dense trees and lush greenery.

West Bloomington

While visiting West Bloomington, you might make a stop by sights like Bloomington Ice Gardens and Normandale Japanese Garden.

Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide

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