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$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

NZ$82
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

NZ$86
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$19
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

NZ$19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

NZ$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Paul Hotel Deals

The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$258 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$258
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
The Saint Paul Hotel
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$245 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$245
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
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$237 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$237
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
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$253 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$253
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Celeste of St Paul

Celeste of St Paul

3 out of 5
26 Exchange Street E St. Paul MN
The price is NZ$241 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$241
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
"This hotel is gorgeous!! It was a great location for us since we were in town for a concert at Grand Casino Arena and it was walking distance. The hotel is beautifully decorated and very charming. The bar and bartender were excellent! The breakfast had a great selection and the food much better than ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Celeste of St Paul
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$253 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$253
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,186 reviews)
"Super clean, classy, roomy place. Such a cool old building!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 U.S. Bank Stadium and Nicollet Mall, 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 Parkway Theater or Lake Nokomis, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A stone bridge with illuminated arches over a river, reflecting city lights.
Photo by John MN
Open Photo by John MN

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 colorful indoor amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and a 'Blue's Skidoo' attraction.

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 Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.

Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide

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