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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event.
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 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
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
"Classic style, central location"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"It was a great stay. Everyone was friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
"All the front desk staff was very friendly atentive and respectful Room was huge and very comfortable"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
"Only negative experience was the slowness in check in. The restaurant being closed in the morning was a bummer but not that big of a deal."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
"Wonderful place with lots of extras! Staff was amazing and so helpful. The location is really convenient to most things. There are some travel sites that list it as having an airport shuttle and it did not. But otherwise, all you could need."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Highland National Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highland
While visiting Highland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Snelling State Park and Mississippi River.
Dinkytown
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Dinkytown. Top attractions like Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium 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 Powderhorn Park 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 U.S. Bank Stadium and Guthrie Theater. 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.
