Downtown Rochester Travel Guide

Rochester

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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

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Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Rp219.844
per adult
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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 Rp2.093.127 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.093.127
Rp2.409.713 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (2,199 reviews)
"Staff is helpful and friendly. Room is clean, comfortable and relaxing."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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
The price is Rp2.259.931 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.259.931
Rp2.601.746 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,620 reviews)
"Rooms had an odor to them that wasn’t appealing, outlets were scarce."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 Rp2.691.685 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.691.685
Rp3.098.802 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Quiet, clean rooms."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hyatt House Rochester/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 Rp1.601.643 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.601.643
Rp1.843.895 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice quick walk over to Mayo whether you went outside on streets or used the Skyway. Motel was quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.987.150 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp1.987.150
Rp2.287.752 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Parking is very tight. I like the location."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 Rp3.106.777 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp3.106.777
Rp3.576.677 total
7 Aug - 8 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (616 reviews)
"Staff very helpful . Room clean. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has to go to Mayo Clinic. Hotel has a car service to Mayo. Very efficient!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

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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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.

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Open Photo by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Historic Southwest

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

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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, Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic 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 Cascade Lake Beach.

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide