Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown St. Paul
Stay near popular Downtown St. Paul attractions
Activities

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"Good location"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
"The hotel was very clean. In a safe area and my daughter and I felt comfortable walking around. The staff were very nice and the beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
"The lobby area and check in were way too close to the elevators. During peak times, it was horrible to maneuver around and especially with my daughter in a wheelchair. For those of us that at one point wanted to take the stairs just to get to our rooms, we couldn’t find the stairs which was worrisome ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"Room was in great condition. Laura at the bar and kitchen was super nice and made it a good environment to be in. All around great staff and hotel environment."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"Hotel is needing to be remodeled."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
"After a long seven-hour train ride from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and arriving in my hotel after 10:00pm an efficient and warm welcome is just what I needed. Eve in the front desk delivered! :-) She was kind, friendly, professional and very efficient at checking me in. Going above and beyond to ensure ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown St. Paul

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.

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.

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.

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.

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





















