StayAreasIs Bloomington & Mall of America a good place to stay in Minneapolis?
Yes, if you're here for Mall of America, an early flight or a family trip. The light rail is on hand, but downtown is 35 minutes away.
Stay here if
- Families with kids
- Shoppers
- Early flights
Look elsewhere if
- You want city neighbourhoods
- You want nightlife
- You want to walk to restaurants outside the mall
Hotels in Bloomington & Mall of America
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Staying in Bloomington & Mall of America
Bloomington is a sensible base for Mall of America, an early flight or a family trip. The mall's shops, indoor theme park and aquarium are on the doorstep, the airport is 15 minutes away, and the Blue Line runs to downtown Minneapolis in about 35 minutes.
The area is suburban, made up of hotels, office parks and freeways around the mall. In winter, families come for the indoor rides, and around the holidays the mall is packed with shoppers.
The downside is that it's far from the city. There's no neighbourhood to explore, few restaurants outside the mall, and evenings are quiet.
What makes Bloomington worth it is ease for families. Kids can spend the day at Nickelodeon Universe, you can walk back to the hotel through the mall, and the light rail takes you to the airport or downtown without a car.
Getting around
- Mall of America1walk
- Minnehaha Falls35transit
- IDS Center47transit
- US Bank Stadium49transit
- Guthrie Theater51transit
- Mill City Museum51transit
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)15
Bloomington & Mall of America questions
Is Bloomington & Mall of America a good area to stay in Minneapolis?
Yes, if you're here for Mall of America, an early flight or a family trip. The light rail is on hand, but downtown is 35 minutes away. It suits families with kids, shoppers and early flights.
How much does a hotel in Bloomington & Mall of America cost?
A typical double is around $170 a night at a budget hotel, $210 mid-range and $250 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bloomington & Mall of America?
About 15 minutes door to door: METRO Blue Line light rail or free hotel shuttles.
How far is Bloomington & Mall of America from the main sights?
Door to door from Bloomington & Mall of America: Mall of America 1 minutes on foot, Minnehaha Falls 35 minutes, IDS Center 47 minutes and US Bank Stadium 49 minutes.