Core Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

Stay near popular Core attractions

Ramsey County Courthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ramsey County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Rp845.121
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp193.871
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Rp431.184
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Rp988.130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saint Paul Gangster Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

Rp179.480
per adult
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

Rp161.514
per adult
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
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Top hotels in Core

The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
The price is Rp2.191.665 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.191.665
Rp2.561.367 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,252 reviews)
"The room was very clean but the carpets had large dark stains and the bedding was fairly tattered. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I was expecting a beautiful garden and entrance from the description on your website- it was nice but not kept and all the plants were overgrown. A lot of trash. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

4 out of 5
411 Minnesota St St. Paul MN
The price is Rp1.829.676 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.829.676
Rp2.138.434 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"rooms were clean, good hotel for the price."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
The price is Rp1.973.180 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.973.180
Rp2.306.153 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,048 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is Rp2.191.327 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp2.191.327
Rp2.542.487 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
The price is Rp1.933.524 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
Rp1.933.524
Rp2.262.706 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis MN
The price is Rp1.600.967 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.600.967
Rp1.873.531 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,673 reviews)
"Stayed Oct 13th, 2026. Smells amazing when walking in! While checking in, was notified that my card would be charged $150 for “incidentals”. That’s way more than I paid for the room! And just know it is actually charged. As in they take your money, not held in case. If you’re running lean on money, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

Downtown St. Paul

Travellers choose Downtown St. Paul for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station and check out top sights like Fitzgerald Theater.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

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.

A stone bridge with illuminated arches over a river, reflecting city lights.
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Downtown West

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown West. Nicollet Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station to see more of Minneapolis.

A colorful indoor amusement park with a large Ferris wheel, various rides, and a 'Blue's Skidoo' attraction.

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

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