Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Rochester attractions

Mayo Civic Center

9.2/10 (818 reviews)
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Activities

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

AU$17
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is AU$217 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$217
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,324 reviews)
"Old feel. Still going through renovations and more needs to be done to meet current market standards"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is AU$232 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$232
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,699 reviews)
"Nice clean room with excellent access to the Mayo clinic buildings. The breakfast was wonderful and the breakfast staff were great! I would stay here again, for sure, if we need to return to the Mayo clinic. You can also park at the West ramp for inside access to the hotel."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is AU$168 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$168
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$153
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The most convenient and comfortable place to stay for accessing the Charlton, Gonda and Jacobsen buildings."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Brentwood Inn & Suites
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
110 Civic Center Drive NW Rochester MN
The price is AU$191 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$191
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic

Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic

3.5 out of 5
101 1st Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is AU$358 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$358
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Rochester

Find the best Downtown Rochester areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

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Photo by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
Open Photo by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Apache Mall and Plummer House.

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

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