Downtown St. Paul Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Science Museum of Minnesota during your travels in St. Paul. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
Landmark Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Landmark Center during your travels in St. Paul. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Minnesota History Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Minnesota History Center during your travels in St. Paul. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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
Still a nice place to stay but rooms are starting to show wear
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Great hotel to stay in very nice and clean location.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Coffee was not sufficient. When empty, did not refill
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Celeste of St Paul
Celeste is an amazing boutique hotel that will go out of its way to make your stay special. Their breakfast is exceptional, the linens crisp, and the overall vibe is holier than thou. :) You’ll enjoy! I promise!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
The hotel was ok; the WiFi never worked, and the TV in the room would intermittently stop working. The elevator and room entry cards would randomly stop working, which was also very inconvenient. The room's climate control was also very hard to regulate. I have a travel clock that tracks temperature, ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mississippi River and Wabasha Street Caves are top sights worth seeing.
West Seventh
If you're spending some time in West Seventh, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Science Museum of Minnesota are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
