Downtown West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown West
Stay near popular Downtown West attractions
Activities
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 West Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
"The room was great, they upgraded us to a king suite from a regular king. Worked out much better so we could spread out a little. AC in the main parts of the hotel wasn’t working, but the AC in the rooms worked great."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
"Awful front desk staff and hotel in general. Rude stuff and not helpful. Not kind. Not polite."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
The Westin Minneapolis
"This is a nice hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, but the rest of the hotel is a bit above average."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
"Great breakfast.... large rooms with microwave and fridge..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown West
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 Target Field, 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 St. Paul
Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.
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.
