Dinkytown Travel Guide

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern architectural structure with curved metal roofs and a reflective glass building.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design.
A modern building with a large mural and a bike parking area in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a red bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

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A modern building with a glass facade, a bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

8.6/10 (1,783 reviews)
Walk around the campus of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, a top university in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Rp580.304
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

Rp875.189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp214.153
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio 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

Rp178.431
per adult
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket

Rp299.886
per adult
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour

Rp160.570
per adult
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
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Top hotels in Dinkytown

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
The price is Rp1.609.366 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.609.366
Rp1.883.361 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Really bad breakfast spread. Truly poor compared to similar hotels. No protein (eggs, sausage, bacon … anything). They had bread and ran out of muffins and oatmeal. So, basically - tea/coffee and whatever remains. Location is great. Ample parking. The facility needs some upgrading. Service folks ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis MN
The price is Rp2.612.390 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.612.390
Rp3.369.571 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minneapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.942.118 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.942.118
Rp2.253.341 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,728 reviews)
"Was an okay stay- We liked our room and the pool. The breakfast can be better but It’s nice to have Culver’s next door. That’s a plus."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.690.810 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp1.690.810
Rp1.961.764 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3 out of 5
1700 American Blvd E Bloomington MN
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.651.902 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.651.902
Rp3.076.869 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Bloomington. Enjoy 4 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington
Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

3 out of 5
5120 American Blvd. West Bloomington MN
The price is Rp1.320.895 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.320.895
Rp1.532.560 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"New style rooms, clean, fresh"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Dinkytown

Find the best Dinkytown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

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 large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

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 large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

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.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with 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.

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