West Side Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
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.
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.
Target Field
Catch an event at Target Field during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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 entertainment choices.
Nickelodeon Universe
Rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel and a host of TV characters will provide a wonderful day of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Top hotels in West Side
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The hotel grounds looked terrible. There were large dumpsters everywhere when we checked in the staff told us that there was free breakfast in the morning, but that was not the case. The hot tub was broken.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Nice rooms that are in the same area has the mall
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Wonderful
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis
We ended up unexpectedly staying overnight in Minneapolis en route to Florida due to flight cancellations from a blizzard. This was one of the hotels offered on voucher and it was a nice alternative to the airport floor. The rooms were well appointed and the beds felt luxurious. The hotel restaurant ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
2 pools and a great breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
everything was greatttt very clean
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
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 Minnesota Children's Museum.
Northwestern Precinct
If you're spending time in Northwestern Precinct, check out sights like Fitzgerald Theater or Minnesota Children's Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 10th Street Station or Robert 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.
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.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Minnesota Governor's Residence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at East Bank Station or Stadium Village Station to see more of the city.
