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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).

City
Minneapolis
Airport
MSP
Nightly range
$40–$450+
Best area
Walker Art Center + Spoonbridge sculpture garden

Best neighborhoods to stay in Minneapolis

Walker Art Center + Spoonbridge sculpture garden

30 min from MSP

World-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 MSP

Adjacent 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 MSP

Iconic 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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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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