Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Rochester
Popular places to visit
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Activities
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals
Kahler Grand Hotel
It was clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. Best of all, it is across the street from Mayo's Gonda Building. Parking is expensive.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
The room was clean the staff was friendly and the breakfast was very good. We are all ready planning to go back.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Clean rooms, staff, amenities, location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Comfy beds, relatively quiet, great amenities, restaurant/bar is excellent as well. Always stay there when I have to stay in Rochester.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, amenities, breakfast, location to Mayo, comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Pleasant, short walk to Mayo. Excellent and reasonably priced restaurants within the hotel. My go to option for treatment visits.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Soldiers Field Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
