Hamel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mall of America
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Mall of America, a popular shopping spot in Bloomington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
U.S. Bank Stadium
Catch an event at U.S. Bank Stadium during your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities during your trip to Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Minneapolis Convention Center during your trip to Minneapolis. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Mystic Lake Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mystic Lake Casino during your travels in Prior Lake? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minnesota Wild Ice Hockey Game at Xcel Energy Center
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Hamel Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
I booked a Suite with two queen beds and the sofa pull out. I have a big family and needed the extra bed. I check in and grab the keys with that in mind. Went back downstairs told them it wasn’t the room I reserved and paid for in Expedia. The front desk said you reserved it but it doesn’t mean you ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Wonderful hotel in a great location, especially if you're attending an event at Target Center. You can use the Skywalk to go right into the venue without going outside, which is great if it's wintertime. The rooms are spacious, the staff is super-friendly and helpful. The lobby restaurant has great ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great restaurant, friendly staff, clean room. Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Lots of kids activities. Almost like a cruise ship. Everything is over priced.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Minneapolis
Great stay! Only complaint is lack of shower pressure.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
We really like this hotel. Warm staff. Superbly decorated rooms. It took awhile for the hot water to get to the 12th floor, but this is more suggestion (to install a pump system) than a critique. In-and-out parking worked slick. We'll be back! PWM
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamel
Calhoun Isles
While you're in Calhoun Isles, take in top sights like Bde Maka Ska or Walker Art Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West 21st Street Station or Bryn Mawr Station.
Warehouse District
Travellers choose Warehouse District for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station and check out top sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin.
North Loop
If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin or Target Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Nicollet Mall and Foshay Tower, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
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.
