Core Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul





Stay near popular Core attractions
Top hotels in Core

The Saint Paul Hotel

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"I was attending the yacht club music festival at harriet island park, so the location couldn’t have been better. Very nice hotel, nice rooms, decent gym, restaurant and a breakfast cafe onsite or you can do room service. Very walkable to most things in St. Paul and an easy bus ride from MSP if you ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Where to stay in Core

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 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.

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.



















