Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

Rochester

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A cityscape with a large industrial plant and a calm river.
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Stay near popular Downtown Rochester attractions

Mayo Civic Center

9.2/10 (818 reviews)
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Things to do

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Rp222.380
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Rp219.869
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Downtown Rochester

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.358.532 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.358.532
Rp2.715.267 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,278 reviews)
"You can't beat the Kahler for being close to the Mayo Clinic. The rooms have been remodeled and are generally very clean. Some of the bathroom fixtures are dated, but still functional. For a clean room, nice bed and close to Mayo, it's still my choice when I travel to Rochester."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.659.120 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp1.659.120
Rp1.910.129 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
110 Civic Center Drive NW Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.555.712 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.555.712
Rp2.942.265 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.218.500 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.218.500
Rp2.554.115 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for a Mayo Clinic visit. Convenient, comfortable and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Brentwood Inn & Suites
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
10 East Center Street Rochester MN
The price is Rp3.041.652 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp3.041.652
Rp3.501.702 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
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Where to stay in Downtown Rochester

Find the best Downtown Rochester areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

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Photo by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
Open Photo by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Cascade Lake Beach.

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.

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide