StayAreasIs Mill District a good place to stay in Minneapolis?
Yes, especially for the river, the Guthrie and game days. It's calm with good-value rooms, but nightlife is limited.
Stay here if
- Theatre-goers
- Vikings fans and concert-goers
- Families
Look elsewhere if
- You want lively nightlife
- You want lots of restaurants
- You want shops on the doorstep
Hotels in Mill District
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Staying in Mill District
The Mill District is a calm, scenic place to stay in Minneapolis. The Stone Arch Bridge, the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum are a short walk away, US Bank Stadium is next door, and the light rail runs to the airport and downtown.
This is where the city began, around the flour mills at St Anthony Falls. The old mills have become apartments and museums, the riverside paths are busy with runners and cyclists, and the Guthrie's viewing deck is free. On game days, Vikings fans fill the streets around the stadium.
The downside is the lack of nightlife. There are fewer restaurants and bars than in the North Loop or downtown, and evenings are quiet outside games and shows.
What makes the Mill District worth it is the river. You can walk across the Stone Arch Bridge in the morning, see a play at the Guthrie in the evening and still be one light rail stop from downtown.
Getting around
- Guthrie Theater5walk
- Mill City Museum6walk
- US Bank Stadium6walk
- Target Center14transit
- Stone Arch Bridge16walk
- Target Field16transit
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)25
Mill District questions
Is Mill District a good area to stay in Minneapolis?
Yes, especially for the river, the Guthrie and game days. It's calm with good-value rooms, but nightlife is limited. It suits theatre-goers, vikings fans and concert-goers and families.
How much does a hotel in Mill District cost?
A typical double is around $165 a night at a budget hotel, $230 mid-range and $300 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mill District?
About 25 minutes door to door: METRO Blue Line light rail to U.S. Bank Stadium station.
How far is Mill District from the main sights?
Door to door from Mill District: Guthrie Theater 5 minutes on foot, Mill City Museum 6 minutes on foot, US Bank Stadium 6 minutes on foot and Target Center 14 minutes.