Downtown St. Paul
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Visit Downtown St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Science Museum of Minnesota
Explore this science museum with its hands-on approach to learning: get up close to dinosaur skeletons or catch a show at the state-of-the-art IMAX theatre.
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
St. Paul’s remarkable cultural complex is home to a range of premier Twin Cities arts organizations, as well as space for music, dance, theater and public events.
Minnesota History Center
Explore the lives of Minnesota's Greatest Generation, control the weather and travel back to the 1930s at this interactive historical research facility.
Grand Casino Arena
Catch an event at Grand Casino Arena during your trip to St. Paul. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown St. Paul
The Saint Paul Hotel
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Our only problem was a coffee maker that didn’t work even after we reported it. My husband had to get dressed and go buy expensive hotel coffee.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Great room and amenities
Reviewed on 17 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
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Beautiful place to stay, and comfy, keep in mind parking is extra, valet wasn’t present the entire night so had to park across the street and pay there. Front desk lady was terrible.
Reviewed on 18 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
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG
Was just what I was looking for. A few minute walk to the River Centre. Needs were really comfy and the shower was great
Reviewed on 18 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.
