Where to Stay in Minneapolis
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Minneapolis for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Minneapolis
Walker Art Center + Spoonbridge sculpture garden
30 min from MSPWorld-class contemporary art (Walker, USD 15) + free outdoor sculpture garden featuring the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. 2 hours.
Mall of America (USA's largest)
15 min from MSPAdjacent to MSP airport (10 min by Metro Blue Line). 520+ stores + Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park. Closer to MSP than downtown.
Stone Arch Bridge + Mississippi waterfront
35 min from MSPIconic limestone arched railway bridge (1883), now pedestrian. Best Minneapolis photo. Adjacent Mill City Museum (USD 15).
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Eat here
Juicy Lucy (cheese-stuffed burger) at Matt's Bar or Blue Door Pub (the Lucy is contested between them). Hotdish (Minnesota casserole) anywhere. Walleye fish at Tin Fish. Coffee at Spyhouse.
Local tip
MSP is 16km from downtown — Metro Blue Line is the cheapest fast option (USD 2.50, 25 min). The station is at the airport. Adjacent Mall of America is closer than downtown — good for 3-4 hour layovers if shopping/eating is your thing.
Getting to your hotel from MSP
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Getting out of Minneapolis (MSP)
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