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 great live music 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 great live music 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
Awesome experience.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Awesome place to stay if you want to be right in the middle of Saint Paul, super safe and conveinent
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Celeste of St Paul
The stay was overall very nice, comfy bed, wonderful unique room and property, great for a night away. The only downside was the staff and communication. We felt like check in was not warm, friendly or informative. We ended up googling to try and figure out what was going on with the bar (almost ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Both sets of bedding in the rooms were dirty. One of the comforters had a large area of spotty brown stains. We requested that the bedding be changed and they said they would do so. We left for our event and when we came back later that night, the bedding was not changed. Valet staff was professional ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Paul
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.
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 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, Science Museum of Minnesota and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.
Macalester - Groveland
Macalester - Groveland might not have many top sights, but Allianz Field and Riverview Theater 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.
