Southern Minnesota

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Rochester
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Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.

Kutzky Park
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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Mankato City Center

Live music, bars and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mankato City Center. Make a stop by Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center or Reconciliation Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Mankato City Center
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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.

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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
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,521 reviews)
"Great hotel! Directly across from Mayo Clinic."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
110 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM434 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM434
RM499 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. Beds were very comfortable"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
The price is RM308 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM308
RM354 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"The only hot food is waffles bed was extremely comfortable staff was amazing kept up with keeping breakfast stocked and clean at all times will stay agin"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews)
"Very nice place. Spacious rooms and generous staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Berkman
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"Very close to Mayo"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

3 out of 5
717 Grand St, Winona, MN
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Winona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Huff Center and Altra Federal Credit Union ...
Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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