
Minneapolis and its twin city St. Paul offer lakes, parks, a strong arts scene and the Mall of America. Hotels near the light rail make it easy to get around without a car.
Finding cheap rooms in Minneapolis is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Upper Mississippi River cruises often begin or end in neighboring St. Paul, just across the river.
Theaters, stadiums and the skyway system that links buildings in winter.
Warehouse district with restaurants and boutique hotels.
Plenty of good-value hotels near the mall and the airport.
Historic and quieter, close to river-cruise departures.
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June–September is warm and lively; winters are very cold but cheaper.
Downtown or the North Loop for restaurants and events; Bloomington for the Mall of America and the airport.
Yes — St. Paul is quieter and often cheaper, and it is connected to Minneapolis by light rail.
In the winter months, outside major events.