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

Rp216.004
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.558.914 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.558.914
Rp2.945.949 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,339 reviews)
"This is a grand hotel - stately, convenient and a delightful place to stay. Loved the walkable "subway" connecting the hotel to restaurants and Mayo Clinic. Enjoyed the Architecture and history of the Plummer Bldg."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 Rp2.447.999 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp2.447.999
Rp2.818.259 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,697 reviews)
"Overall it was a good stay. Pros: this hotel has the underground tunnel connected to the hospital so it was easy walking over, expecially since there is massive construction going on right there. Hotel was clean, staff was wonderful, breakfast was a good variety and good. Rooms were quiet, never ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

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 Rp1.913.374 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
Rp1.913.374
Rp2.202.884 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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
Brentwood Inn & Suites

Brentwood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
123 Fourth Ave. NW Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.676.438 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp1.676.438
Rp1.930.004 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and kind. Desk chair worn and could use a replacement-normally would not care but was working remote while there. Wi-Fi great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Brentwood Inn & Suites
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 Rp2.110.076 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
Rp2.110.076
Rp2.429.227 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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
Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic

Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic

3.5 out of 5
101 1st Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp3.558.518 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
Rp3.558.518
Rp4.096.744 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic
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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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

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.

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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Folwell

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

Downtown Rochester Travel Guide