Southern Minnesota, MN

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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

4.5/5(250 area reviews)

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

Downtown Rochester
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

4/5(34 area reviews)

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

Historic Southwest
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Kutzky Park

4/5(179 area reviews)

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

Kutzky Park
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Folwell

While there might not be top attractions in Folwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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East Side Pioneers

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

East Side Pioneers
Mural in Rochester MN

Slatterly Park

4/5(1 area review)

Slatterly Park might not have many top sights, but Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Slatterly Park
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$144 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,483 reviews)
"Location!!"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

3 out of 5
1625 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$90 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (950 reviews)
"Nice large rooms, good dining options on site"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
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
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$92 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Close to where we had to go. The breakfast was good. The air conditioning in the room didn't seem to reach the bed. The pool/ hot tub was out of order."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)
"Very nice !"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

The Berkman
Log Inn on Madison Lake.   Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building

Madison lake
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Madison Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Fun Family Weekend
"Great stay for an extended family (approx. 20 people). Layout is great. Lovely, self-made house. Interesting architectural juxtapositions. Love the artwork. House is clean in the ways that matter (clean beds, bathrooms, etc.) Some long-term maintenance (clean walls, matching light bulbs) are less ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Log Inn on Madison Lake. Multi generation. Corporate retreat for team building
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Kitchen was good for an extended stay. We were here for almost 3 weeks. It was more convenient to be able to prepare our own meals instead of going out for each. The skywalks made the walk to the clinic easy so we did not have to rent a car, worry about parking and we saved a lot of money by dping ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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