Historic Southwest

Rochester

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Stay near popular Historic Southwest attractions

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

9.2/10 (45 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

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S$16
per adult
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
401 6th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is S$168 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
S$168
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay. Nice restaurant. Close to civic center. Shuttle is a real nice extra. Respectful staff. Dated physically, lots of traffic with Mayo near bye. They seem to own near by buildings as well."

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2026

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3 out of 5
225 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is S$168 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
S$168
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
"The lobby was nice, but the hallways were hot and had a musty smell. The rooms are definitely showing their age. We had booked a three-night stay. On the second night, I turned on the shower and the water came out brown. I let the hot water run for about 10 minutes, but it never cleared up. The sink ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is S$170 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
S$170
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Kahler Grand Hotel
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$108 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
S$108
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is S$176 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
S$176
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,656 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 out of 5
1517 16th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is S$139 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
S$139
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,017 reviews)
"We were only there for one night and the entire experience was good. The breakfast was mediocre and pretty typical for free continental breakfast. The hot tub was not in working order, but that happens on occasion. The staff was excellent and very friendly at check-in and allowed us to even have ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cascade Lake Beach and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Cascade Lake Beach.

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