Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

A sunset over a city skyline reflected in a calm lake, with industrial buildings and trees in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
A river surrounded by dense green forest under a clear blue sky.
A lake with a wooden pier, people fishing, and a beach with people sunbathing.
A memorial with an American flag, surrounded by a circular wall and illuminated by streetlights.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
401 6th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.043.832 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.043.832
Rp2.352.961 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Breakfast menu was fair."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3 out of 5
225 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.039.823 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp2.039.823
Rp2.348.258 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
"The checkin was smooth and our room was okay. The hotel is in a great location for the Mayo Clinic, but is showing some wear. We understood the room would be refreshed (make bed, replace towels, empty trash, and replenish amenities) every other day. Since we checked in Tuesday, we expected those ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
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 Rp2.070.605 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.070.605
Rp2.383.784 total
4 Sept - 5 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! (2,245 reviews)
"If you want the perfect location with lots to offer on site and within walking distance... this is the place!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.306.587 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.306.587
Rp1.504.098 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 Rp2.132.837 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp2.132.837
Rp2.455.451 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (1,663 reviews)
"They have thought of everything, I recommend the Suites and Inn Just because everything is there for you. Things you would not think of packing ."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 out of 5
1517 16th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.683.213 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.683.213
Rp1.937.799 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,019 reviews)
"I came to Rochester because my daughter was having surgery for her stomach cancer which is stressful enough without having to worry about having a filfthy hotel room and no housekeeping service for my 3 day stay , very dissatisfied , I paid almost $400 for my 3 day stay , will not be back or ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cascade Lake Beach and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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.



Historic Southwest Travel Guide