--- title: "Weekend Getaways in Lake City, MN from $62 | Expedia" description: "Discover the best weekend getaways in Lake City. Browse hotels and vacation deals at Expedia for a perfect short escape." canonical: "https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/123282/lake-city" language: en-US market: US currency: USD prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T21:55:39Z --- # Weekend getaways in Lake City ![A river, highway, and urban area with buildings and greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/123282/1dc1485f-b9ed-405d-8cf6-05b146b0113b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ## Check prices for these dates [Check prices for these dates, December 13 – 14, 2026](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=123282&startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Featured weekend hotel deals in Lake City ### [AmericInn by Wyndham Lake City](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Lake-City.h905781.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows with a view, and comfortable seating.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905800/905781/0815a82d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 1615 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake City, MN, 55041, US - Location: Lake City - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 732 reviews) - Price: $169 nightly, $373 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ## Top Lake City Hotel Reviews ### [AmericInn by Wyndham Lake City](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-AmericInn-By-Wyndham-Lake-City.h905781.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows with a view, and comfortable seating.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905800/905781/0815a82d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 1615 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake City, MN, 55041, US - Location: Lake City - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 9/10 (732 reviews) - Review: Pleasant and easy. Nothing fancy but the staff were friendly and helpful, the place was clean and inviting and excellent value for money., by Bob, March 2, 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Sunset Motel](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-City-Hotels-Sunset-Motel.h77960311.Hotel-Information) ![A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a telescope on a tripod, a television, and a sail wheel decoration.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77970000/77960400/77960311/ec7db4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Lake City - Review: Perfect room for a one night stop over. Key pad made it super easy to check in. Room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again., by Marie, October 26, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Nichols Inn of Red Wing](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-Nichols-Inn-Of-Red-Wing.h1248233.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a large window with curtains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1248300/1248233/e3f99621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: Friendly staff. Quiet clean rooms. Great value, by Denise, July 28, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [St James Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-St-James-Hotel.h8820.Hotel-Information) ![An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a brick building labeled "St. James Hotel" in the background, and a clear sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8820/dabc1b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: Great getaway for couples, On-site restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced., by Dean, March 16, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Treasure Island Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.com/Welch-Hotels-Treasure-Island-Resort-And-Casino.h104463121.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by palm trees and a white pool ladder.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104470000/104463200/104463121/c875c14c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Welch - Review: Very clean and well kept. So much to offer from the casino to swimming to restaurants and many great events. There is an event center where we attended the Styx concert, great concert, not a super big venue so every seat in the house is great. Convenient to be staying right there at the hotel so, no traveling after the event, just walk to your room or visit the casino. Easy check out on there app in the AM, no waiting at the desk to check out. There front desk is usually a very busy place with..., by Pam, November 13, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Durand](https://www.expedia.com/Eau-Claire-Hotels-Cobblestone-Inn-Suites-Durand.h2662114.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and a refrigerator.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2670000/2662200/2662114/1c88e96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Durand - Review: We were happily surprised such a clean and quiet hotel. The staff was polite and very accommodating. The breakfast offered a good selection, and the waffles were great! I would stay here again., by RJ, August 21, 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Red Wing by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Red-Wing.h30543089.Hotel-Information) ![A lobby area with seating, a reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30550000/30543100/30543089/c498062c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: Clean for the most part, although shower wasnt cleaned. Breakfast was decent, but didnt have bacon as showed in pictures. Person above us was loud walking around, but at least wasnt middle of night. Indoor pool was a bit cold. Overall nice place though, would stay again for the area and comfy beds., by Andrea, October 28, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Rochester-North.h2825336.Hotel-Information) ![A modern dining area with high tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2830000/2825400/2825336/f5dad376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: It was my first time staying at Hampton Inn North. I picked this hotel because it had a pool and hot tub. I was very pleasantly surprised how nice everything was. I go to Mayo Clinic every six months. Hampton Inn will be the only hotel stay at. My room was huge, the staff were helpful and friendly. The shuttle drivers were great. My stay was excellent! Thank you Hampton Inn!!, by Freckles, March 11, 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Red Wing, MN](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1987070.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a sofa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1987100/1987070/64cdc931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: Convenient, by George, March 21, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Quality Inn & Suites Red Wing](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites-Red-Wing.h11562.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11562/69c058c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: The room was big and clean. Everything was perfect. The only things that could have made it better would have been a hot tub and shuttle service to the casino., by Diana, April 16, 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Sleep Inn & Suites West-Near Medical Center](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-West-Near-Medical-Center.h17289857.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious lobby with a reception desk, sofas, and a coffee table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17290000/17289900/17289857/07179e13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: Better quality of service compared to other lodgings in the area., by ARJANG, June 29, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Staybridge Suites Rochester - Commerce Dr NW by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Rochester-Commerce-Dr-NW.h9416882.Hotel-Information) ![A Staybridge Suites hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9416900/9416882/73f41de1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Very clean and modern. Loved it., by Curtis, March 5, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-TownePlace-Suites-By-Marriott-Rochester.h473100.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with a dolphin sculpture, wooden ceiling, and clear windows.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/473100/473100/91eb68fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: The staff was amazing and made us feel at home during a very long stay for medical reasons. It was lovely to have a small kitchen, laundry facilities, breakfast and free shuttles to Mayo Clinic! Also, the pool and jacuzzi were a plus!, by Sarah, June 1, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Quality Inn near Medical Center](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Quality-Inn.h580213.Hotel-Information) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/580300/580213/2e096af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: The rooms are quiet. There must be good acoustic insulation in this hotel. The breakfast provided in the morning was good. There was plenty of good food including waffles. The staff kept replenishing things so nothing ran out., by Bob, July 9, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Americas Best Value Inn Zumbrota](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Americas-Best-Value-Inn-Zumbrota.h4071626.Hotel-Information) ![A coffee station with a coffee machine and dispensers of creamer and sugar.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4080000/4071700/4071626/4be03bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Zumbrota - Review: Great place, didnt Like the plastic pillows though., by beth, March 24, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester North Mayo Clinic](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Microtel-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Rochester-North-Mayo-Clinic.h116574.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/116600/116574/1b6617d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: It is a great motel. Only thing I wonder about ,there was a balled up sock on floor, how did they clean the carpet and miss the sock!, by Marchelle, September 4, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Red Wing Inn and Suite](https://www.expedia.com/Red-Wing-Hotels-Rodeway-Inn-Red-Wing.h26384.Hotel-Information) ![A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a toaster, and a display case with pastries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26400/26384/9d5a10fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Red Wing - Review: From the outside, it was obvious that the building is a little old, but the inside is very clean and liveable, and the hospitality was very good. Would definitely recommend. My wife says the lighting is poor, and she had to apply her makeup by the light of the outside window. Otherwise, we both really enjoyed the stay., by Tim, March 21, 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Extended Stay America Suites Rochester North](https://www.expedia.com/Rochester-Hotels-Extended-Stay-America-Suites-Rochester-North.h809248.Hotel-Information) ![A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and a chair.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/809300/809248/b8ebb11f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rochester - Review: Awesome, by Daniel, August 16, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Find out more about Lake City ##### Weekend Getaways in Lake City Weekend getaways in Lake City are a popular short-break option for couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends looking to relax, explore, or enjoy a change of scenery without extensive planning. Couples can enjoy relaxed experiences such as dining, scenic walks, or cultural activities, while solo travelers can explore flexible itineraries that balance sightseeing and downtime. If its a group trip, explore social, entertainment-focused experiences that fit into a short trip. Weekend travel generally peaks on Friday and Saturday nights, with a slightly quieter pace on Sundays, making it an ideal window for quick, refreshing breaks. ##### Reasons to book a Weekend Getaway in Lake City Weekend getaways in Lake City are a popular short-break option that offer a simple way to recharge, break from routine, and make the most of limited time, providing the chance to experience a new place without needing extended time off work or other commitments. ##### Where to stay in Lake City For a 2–3 day stay in Lake City, the best areas are usually those that keep you close to key attractions and transport links so you can make the most of a short visit. Central neighborhoods are ideal for easy access to landmarks, dining, and nightlife, while waterfront or scenic districts offer a more relaxed break with memorable views. Well-connected areas near major train stations or airports are also practical choices, making it simple to move around efficiently without wasting time on travel. Different neighborhoods can also suit different travel styles. Central and entertainment-focused areas often work well for couples looking for a mix of dining and a lively center, while solo travelers may prefer well-connected districts that offer convenience and flexibility. Group travelers often benefit from busy areas with plenty of entertainment, shared activities, and larger hotel options. Choosing the right neighborhood in Lake City helps balance convenience, comfort, and experience for a well-rounded short stay. ##### Top amenities for a weekend stay in Lake City When choosing a weekend stay in Lake City on Expedia, look for essentials like fast Wi-Fi, flexible check-in and check-out, and easy transport access to help you make the most of a short trip, along with comfortable bedding, climate control, and quiet rooms for proper rest between plans. Added conveniences such as on-site dining, breakfast options, and 24-hour reception can streamline your stay, while features like gyms, spas, or pools add extra value for a more relaxing break. Flexible cancellation is also helpful for keeping your weekend plans stress-free and adaptable, making it easier to enjoy a smooth, well-paced stay in Lake City. ##### Best hotel types for Weekend Getaways in Lake City Central hotels and boutique hotels are popular choices for weekend getaways in Lake City, offering easy access to attractions, dining, and local experiences. City hotels in well-connected areas are ideal for convenience, with transport links that make it easy to get around. For a more relaxed pace, residential or quieter neighborhoods provide a calmer stay while still keeping the city within easy reach. Full-service hotels are also a strong option for groups, with flexible room setups and amenities that support shared, short stays. ##### Best time to go for a Weekend Getaway in Lake City The best time for a weekend getaway in Lake City is usually during shoulder seasons, when weather conditions are pleasant and areas are less filled with tourists, creating a more relaxed travel experience. Weekends outside major holidays and local events also tend to offer a better balance of availability and comfort, making it easier to enjoy the destination at a comfortable pace. In terms of booking, confirming a stay a few weeks in advance often provides the best choice of hotels and locations, while more flexible travelers may still find good options closer to the weekend during quieter periods. Friday and Saturday nights are typically the most popular, so planning around slightly less busy weekends or adding a Sunday night can sometimes improve both value and availability. ##### Tips to save on a weekend getaway in Lake City 1. Travel during quieter weekends Choosing weekends outside major holidays, events, or peak travel periods in Lake City can often lead to better rates and more availability across a wider range of hotels. 2. Stay slightly outside the main areas Hotels in well-connected but less central neighborhoods are often more affordable, while still keeping attractions and dining within easy reach. 3. Be flexible with hotel type and room choice Opting for standard rooms or business and city hotels instead of premium or boutique stays can help reduce costs without sacrificing comfort. 4. Compare package deals for better value Weekend getaway packages that bundle hotel stays with flights can often provide better overall value than booking each element separately. ##### Why book with Expedia? Booking your hotel on Expedia makes it easier to get more out of your trip from the start. With a wide choice of hotels, you can compare prices, reviews and amenities all in one place, then bundle your hotel with flights which could help you save even more. Flexible booking options on selected stays also make it easier to plan with confidence. Join our One Key™ travel rewards program to unlock additional savings. It's free to join. ## Other language versions ```yaml hreflang: x-default: https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/123282/lake-city en-US: https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/123282/lake-city ```