Core, MN

Minneapolis - St. Paul

A large white space suit sculpture in a shopping mall.
A museum interior with a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton exhibit, ticket booths, and informational displays.
A botanical garden with a glass greenhouse, a central fountain, and various landscaped gardens.
A large historic church with a prominent dome and twin towers.
A view through a circular window of a white building with arched windows and red shutters, and a taller red building in the background.

Stay near popular Core attractions

Ramsey County Courthouse

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Ramsey County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in St. Paul, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

$10
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

$10
per adult
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

$30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
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Core Hotel Deals

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG

4 out of 5
11 Kellogg Blvd E St. Paul MN
$98 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$115 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room and hotel were clean. None of the the ice machines we tried on 3 different floors worked and I could not call down to the valet shed of time as the phone line was a constant busy signal."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel

The Saint Paul Hotel

4 out of 5
350 Market St St. Paul MN
$149 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$174 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in St. Paul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,067 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean. In a safe area and my daughter and I felt comfortable walking around. The staff were very nice and the beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3 out of 5
1901 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$132 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,558 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

3 out of 5
7800 International Drive Bloomington MN
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$132 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,130 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
2100 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
$195 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$226 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,095 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Radisson Blu Mall of America
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN

3 out of 5
2221 Killebrew Dr Bloomington MN
$135 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$157 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bloomington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,509 reviews)
"The convenience of walking straight across to the mall"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
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Where to stay in Core

Find the best Core areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Downtown Minneapolis

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.

South Minneapolis

If you're spending time in South Minneapolis, check out sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet and hop on the metro to see more the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.

A large cathedral with two towers and a dome, surrounded by a grassy area and a road with cars.

Downtown St. Paul

Spend some time visiting places like Fitzgerald Theater while getting to know Downtown St. Paul, and be sure to check out the live music. You can hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station to see more of the area.

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and two towers.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh

Downtown West

Travelers love Downtown West for its popular shops, and you can see more of Minneapolis by jumping on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Center for the Arts.

A large indoor amusement park with a glass ceiling and roller coaster tracks.
Photo by Mark Iverson
Open Photo by Mark Iverson

East Bloomington

While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.

Core, MN

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