Downtown Rochester
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Clean, great location, amenities
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Great room. Nice that checkout is noon. Having Crave Restaurant downstairs is great too.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hotel is older but well maintained. Especially convenient if going to the Mayo Clinic. Very nice on cold winter days as you are connected via the subway level walkways. Staff very nice. Got to check in early and check out late.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Front desk was a huge help and extremely kind to us during our visit to Mayo Clinic
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Ok, my rating is purely based on the proximity to the Mayo Clinic. If you are looking for an updated chain hotel with its typical amenites (gym, newer tv) this is not it. It is a place that definitely shows its age. However, it is clean, quiet, has helpful staff, and a better than expected daily ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
closeness to Mayo Clinic
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Kutzky Park
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.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
