Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

Rochester

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Popular places to visit

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Mayo Clinic

If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Civic Center

Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Mayo Civic Center

University of Minnesota-Rochester

Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

University of Minnesota-Rochester

Mayo Park

After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.

Mayo Park

Rochester Art Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rochester Art Center during your travels in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Rochester Art Center

Top hotels in Downtown Rochester

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
The price is ₹11,320 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
₹11,320
₹13,033 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,689 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room. Meeting space was very nice for our event. Excellent restaurant."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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 ₹10,707 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹10,707
₹12,326 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,484 reviews)
"The rooms are very old and stink. They smell like dirty old people. Beds very uncomfortable the price is expensive. The convenience is the only reason I would return. If I had an appointment at Mayo. Also the parking lot was full and had to go 2 blocks away to park. Had already paid for our parking. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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 ₹7,562 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹7,562
₹8,706 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
Bathroom
"Bathroom doors could be different, there barn style doors. Not very much privacy. No breakfast offered."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
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 ₹12,662 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹12,662
₹14,577 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Excellent service at the front desk! I had a tricky situation with a traveling companion and the lady working was so kind, patient, and professional. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. I was traveling with 2 friends so we loved having the “living space” in our room plus the kitchen and island ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
601 2ND STREET SW, Rochester, MN
The price is ₹10,376 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹10,376
₹11,945 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (462 reviews)
"The room was clean and nice. One bed had a squeak which was a little annoying but truly minor. It was my second stay here in 2 weeks and I'll keep coming back if we are going to Mayo. It's super convenient, great staff, good breakfast and the rooms are really nice. They treat you well here."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW, Rochester, MN
The price is ₹9,892 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹9,892
₹11,388 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
A very comfortable stay!
"The parking area was safe, open, lit up. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room was really clean and had everything we needed. It was very quiet in our room during our stay. The temp was perfect upon arrival and windows could be opened and air conditioner was there if needed, remote included! ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Brentwood Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

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

Historic Southwest
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Pill Hill Historic District

Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pill Hill Historic District
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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.

Northrup
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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.

East Side Pioneers
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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Slatterly Park
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Washington

Washington might not have many top sights, but Rochester Recreation Center and Assisi Heights are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Washington

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide