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)
Explore this science museum with its hands-on approach to learning: get up close to dinosaur skeletons or catch a show at the state-of-the-art IMAX theatre.
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Activities

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

AU$45
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

AU$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field

AU$72
per adult
Minnesota Twins Baseball Game at Target Field
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$17
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

AU$33
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

AU$23
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
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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 AU$201 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$201
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,177 reviews)
"Excellent location of going to an event at the grand Casino"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

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 AU$195 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$195
5 Oct - 6 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,036 reviews)
"Didn't realize that it was only valet parking that was an extra daily charge. Breakfast wasn't free."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

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 AU$188 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$188
5 Oct - 6 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,060 reviews)
"Friendly front desk staff."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 AU$215 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$215
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,690 reviews)
"Room was clean and the staff was very nice and helpful giving me directions to the elevators"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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 AU$190 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$190
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,308 reviews)
"This was a very cool hotel to stay in! Clean, quiet, and unique. Love the fact that it leans into being an old convent. Awesome drinks at the bar!"

Reviewed on 17 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 AU$208 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$208
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,179 reviews)
"Beautiful spacious room on the 4th floor."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 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 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 park with autumn trees, a bench, and people walking and cycling.

Elliot Park

While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.

Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide

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