Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
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.
Landmark Center
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Minnesota Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Minnesota Children's Museum during your travels to St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Minnesota History Center
Explore the lives of Minnesota's Greatest Generation, control the weather and travel back to the 1930s at this interactive historical research facility.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Great staff and location.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Not applicable
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Cool rooms with the high ceiling and tall window. Pool was smallish and cool, temp wise. No hot tub. But nice rooms. Valet was short staffed so took a bit to get vehicle since waiting on one employee to get back
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Parking was as advertised. But the amenities and breakfast was terrible. No lobby coffee (probably only hotel in existence) nor vending machines for basic water. Instead they force you to get coffee from the “breakfast” area for $4 each. And a small bottle of water is $6 from the little lobby market. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Friendly staff, great hotel. Clean room other than none of the trash cans had trash bags in them & there was some leftover crumbs and things in them. Wish the breakfast was served a little later and the pool/hot tub was open a little later at night.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
The entire Staff was outstanding. The cleanliness of the hotel was second to none.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
Summit - University
If you're spending time in Summit - University, check out sights like Cathedral of Saint Paul or St Paul Curling Club and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dale Street Station or Victoria Street Station.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Weisman Art Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
Powderhorn
If you're spending time in Powderhorn, check out sights like Minneapolis Institute of Art or Childrens Theatre Company and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lake Street - Midtown Station or 38th Street Station.
Downtown East
If you're spending time in Downtown East, you might enjoy attractions like Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's great bars before hopping on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
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.
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