What is St. Paul like for travelers on a budget?

St. Paul offers a variety of cheap accommodations and things to do, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. In addition to its well-known attractions like Xcel Energy Center and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, this destination is home to Mississippi River and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, which you can enjoy while spending very little.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in St. Paul?

Based on reviews, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and free parking.

How many cheap hotels should I expect to find in St. Paul?

Expedia has 11 hotels in St. Paul that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.

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Top St. Paul Cheap Hotels

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Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

175 10th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55101

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4.8/5 Exceptional! (285 reviews)

"The whole building was beautifully maintained, the rooms are great. Staff was awesome as well!"

Reviewed on May 17, 2022

Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown

180 Kellogg Boulevard East, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Fully refundable

4.4/5 Excellent! (973 reviews)

"Overall we had a great stay at Hyatt Place in St. Paul."

Reviewed on May 10, 2022

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG Hotel

175 7th Street W, St. Paul, MN, 55102

Fully refundable

4.3/5 Excellent! (971 reviews)

"Great place to stay to see a Minnesota Wilds game."

Reviewed on May 7, 2022

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DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

2201 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55119

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4.1/5 Very Good! (981 reviews)

"The hotel had a hot water issue but was repaired in 24 hours location is central located with easy access to the freeway"

Reviewed on May 14, 2022

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

411 Minnesota St, St. Paul, MN, 55101

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4/5 Very Good! (991 reviews)

"Great place"

Reviewed on May 16, 2022

Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown

161 Saint Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55103

Fully refundable

4/5 Very Good! (962 reviews)

"Was able to check in and not have to go anyplace to find food or go have a drink. Staff was great."

Reviewed on May 16, 2022

Best Western Plus Como Park Hotel

1010 Bandana Blvd W, St. Paul, MN, 55108

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3.8/5 Good! (991 reviews)

"Everything was very quiet Plenty of room in our guestroom. Very comfy bed. It's a cool place. The front desk person was really friendly and he changed our room to the main level when he saw that my mom was older. On the not so great side, the hottub was just warm. There are no recycling bins in the ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 2022

Quality Inn St. Paul-Minneapolis-Midway

University Avenue West,1964, St. Paul, MN, 55104

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2.7/5 (993 reviews)

"Thank you to the front desk and the rest of the staff. You guys were wonderful"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2022

Motel 6 Saint Paul, MN - I-94

1739 Old Hudson Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55106

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2.6/5 (985 reviews)

"Its right in a nice area"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2022

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Cheap Motels in St. Paul

Motel 6 Saint Paul, MN - I-94

1739 Old Hudson Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55106

2.6/5 (985 reviews)

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3-star Hotels in St. Paul

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG Hotel
175 7th Street W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
The price is $99 per night from May 29 to May 30
4.3/5 Excellent! (971 reviews)
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Celeste of St Paul
26 Exchange Street E, St. Paul, MN, 55101
The price is $119 per night from May 26 to May 27
4.6/5 Exceptional! (585 reviews)
Celeste of St Paul
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
175 10th St E, St. Paul, MN, 55101
The price is $108 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
4.8/5 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
472 JACKSON STREET, St. Paul, MN, 55101
The price is $110 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
4.5/5 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
180 Kellogg Boulevard East, St. Paul, MN, 55101
The price is $128 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
4.4/5 Excellent! (973 reviews)
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
200 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55102
The price is $139 per night from May 30 to May 31
4.5/5 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
The Davidson
344 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55102
The price is $189 per night from May 26 to May 27
5/5 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The Davidson
Historic District B&B
483 Ashland Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55102
The price is $248 per night from May 28 to May 29
5/5 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Historic District B&B
Hotel 340
340 CEDAR STREET, St. Paul, MN, 55101
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3.8/5 Good! (243 reviews)
Hotel 340

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St. Paul cheap hotels information

Cheap hotels in St. Paul	9
Highest price	$248
Cheapest price	$55
Number of guest reviews	8132
Total number of hotels in St. Paul	141

Frequently asked questions

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to St. Paul, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 22°F. The snowiest months in St. Paul are December, January, February, and March, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of snowfall.

St. Paul attracts visitors with its theater scene and historic landmarks, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the popular local attractions that are highest on your list, such as Xcel Energy Center and U.S. Bank Stadium, and choose other low-cost activities to fill your itinerary. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Fort Snelling State Park and Landmark Center, or pay a visit to Fitzgerald Theater.

Scoping out the transportation options in St. Paul is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from the center in Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown), which is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away. Head to Fort Snelling Station for metro transit. To explore the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Saint Paul Union Depot or St. Paul - Minneapolis Station.

Recent reviews of St. Paul hotels
expedia verified reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
5/5 Excellent
"The whole building was beautifully maintained, the rooms are great. Staff was awesome as well!"
A verified traveler stayed at Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Posted 9 days ago
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
5/5 Excellent
"Great place "
A verified traveler from mitchellville stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Posted 9 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
5/5 Excellent
"The hotel had a hot water issue but was repaired in 24 hours location is central located with easy access to the freeway"
A verified traveler stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
Posted 11 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
5/5 Excellent
"Very clean hotel. Loved the on site parking."
A verified traveler stayed at SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
Posted 12 days ago
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown
Celeste of St Paul
5/5 Excellent
"Convenient and close location to parking garage. Clean comfortable rooms. Nice continental breakfast "
A verified traveler stayed at Celeste of St Paul
Posted 12 days ago
Celeste of St Paul
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown St. Paul, MN
5/5 Excellent
"Chosen for location near Xcel Center. Friendly staff, very clean, good breakfast variety, comfortable room."
A verified traveler from Victoria stayed at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown St. Paul, MN
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown St. Paul, MN
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
5/5 Excellent
"Overall we had a great stay at Hyatt Place in St. Paul."
A verified traveler stayed at Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
Historic District B&B
5/5 Excellent
"Awesome! "
A verified traveler stayed at Historic District B&B
Posted 2 weeks ago
Historic District B&B
The Saint Paul Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Great hotel and restauraunt"
A verified traveler stayed at The Saint Paul Hotel
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Saint Paul Hotel