Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Rochester
Visit Downtown Rochester
Popular places to visit
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Park
After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
"The staff was incredibly helpful with all matters.Enjoyed the restaurant very much!! We will stay there when we return in July."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, great location for Mayo appointments!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
"Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. That made all the difference for us since we were commuting to/from Mayo Clinic. The free breakfast was decent, but lacked variety, wearing thin during our 1 week stay. Trash was not emptied nearly often enough from the small bins near the elevators. Also ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
"Location"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
"Liked the free parking and the breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"Clean property and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Rochester
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
