Downtown West Travel Guide
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Popular places to visit
Nicollet Mall
During your visit to Minneapolis, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nicollet Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Orpheum Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Orpheum Theatre during your stay in Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Mill Ruins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Mill Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at State Theatre on your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
First Avenue
You can enjoy a show at First Avenue on your trip to Minneapolis. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Foshay Tower
Learn about the local history of Minneapolis when you spend time at Foshay Tower. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Top hotels in Downtown West
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
Parking was tight...best fits small cars and trucks Pool was down Breakfast was fresh and lots to choose from
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Always clean and the staff is always helpful. One of our go to places to stay for events in beautiful downtown Minneapolis.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
We enjoyed our stay! Upon arrival were greeted by super helpful and friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Our room was very clean and the entire property was nicer than expected. Only issue we found was that we expected our room to be cleaned after our first night but housekeeping did not attend ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Decent breakfast. Friendly staff. Domestic beers in stock.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis / Downtown
Breakfast was very good, staff was friendly and helpful with our everything questions. Handy place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Westin Minneapolis
The staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms and common areas were very clean. We would stay again
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West
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 Nicollet Mall, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
Elliot Park
While you're in Elliot Park, take in top sights like The Armory and jump on the metro at Metrodome Station to see more of the city.
North Loop
If you're spending time in North Loop, check out sights like Target Field or Fillmore Theater & Element by Westin and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin 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.
Warehouse District
Travellers choose Warehouse District for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Target Field Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station and check out top sights like Target Field.
Loring Park
If you're spending some time in Loring Park, 1221 Nicolette Mall Shopping Center and Basilica of Saint Mary are top sights worth seeing.
