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A hotel entrance with glass doors and a visible sign reading "ARCH+CABLE HOTEL".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round table with a magazine, and a black leather chair.

Three people toasting with champagne glasses in a room with large windows overlooking a street.

1. Arch and Cable Hotel

Mankato City Center, 1.3 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sequoia

AED 529

AED 586 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple lounge chairs.

A spacious interior with a herringbone wood floor, a kitchen area with granite countertops, and a staircase with patterned carpet.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sean

AED 290

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A person lying on a bed in a room with a wall-mounted light fixture and a framed picture.

A green sofa with yellow cushions, a small table with a plant, a floor lamp, a bookshelf, and a round chair.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and dumbbells.

3. Hotel Alexander

Mankato City Center, 0.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Mariah

AED 498

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lifeguard chair, and a pool rule sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a food bar.

A modern kitchen with a double sink, a built-in microwave, and a compact refrigerator.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

Mankato City Center, 0.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Chris

AED 325

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a chandelier.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted ATM, and potted plants.

A hotel breakfast buffet with various food items, a TV screen above, and a coffee machine.

5. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

2.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

ReDeanna

AED 232

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a parking lot, and a building with a brick facade.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring and wooden walls.

A hotel corridor with wooden doors, a patterned carpet, and a series of doors leading to rooms.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

2.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Bryan

AED 218

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Towneplace Suites" and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

A patio area with a round fire pit, outdoor furniture, and a view of a green landscape.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

4.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Susan

AED 474

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, a play area, and a view of the outside through the glass doors.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and a large window with a view. There are four chairs and a small table in the center.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a gray and white bedspread, a green accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small seating area with a sofa.

A modern lobby with a vending machine, seating area, and a reception desk.

8. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

5.7 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Ryan

AED 272

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside through large windows, surrounded by seating and a wooden ceiling.

A reception desk with a stone wall backdrop, a wooden staircase, and a digital screen displaying information.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham St. Peter

19.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Julie

AED 331

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with rows of white chairs and tables, a pool, and a Marriott hotel building in the background.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A modern bar area with a curved white countertop, bar stools, and a variety of beverages in glass cases.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a pergola with string lights.

10. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

4.7 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Ellen

AED 360

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted information board, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

5.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Rita

AED 320

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a coffee station, a refrigerator, and blue chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow chairs and a tiled floor.

A corner market with refrigerated and non-refrigerated shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and household items.

A modern kitchen with a curved counter, a coffee machine, and a fruit display.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

5.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Tyson

AED 320

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls. There are large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

A modern lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television screen.

A modern outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, seating, and a barbecue grill.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with blue chairs.

13. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

5.4 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sara

AED 415

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "Legends Bar & Grill" above a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

5.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Dennis

AED 391

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, numbered 2000, and a parking lot with cars.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of trees and grass.

A barn with a metal roof and a fenced area with a pond and rocks.

A modern hotel lobby with blue armchairs, round tables, and a patterned carpet.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

3.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Cara

AED 329

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a wooden table, a TV, a bed, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a barbecue area, and a view of trees with autumn foliage.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in island, and a dining area with a bar.

A room with two beds, a red leather sofa, a small table, and a bookshelf.

16. River Hills Hotel

4.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Karen

AED 468

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a television, and a wardrobe.

A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a beige exterior, multiple windows, and a blue sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor patio area with a picnic table and a small covered seating area.

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

4.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

AED 231

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pergola with string lights, and a view of a building with a glass facade.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, blue seating, and glass doors leading to a balcony.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a glass wall.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

3.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Susan

AED 218

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A motel sign with an American flag, a white fence, and a road with vehicles.

A motel named Viking Jr. with a signboard, a parking lot, and a building with a sign for High Speed Internet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wall-mounted air conditioner, a telephone, a coffee maker, and a small shelf with cups.

19. Viking Jr. Motel

17.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

David

AED 248

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a tiled floor.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, seating area, and a lifeguard stand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a Baymont Inn & Suites sign, a reception desk, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

AED 194

AED 215 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Arch and Cable Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 240 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Hotel Alexander	9.4 Exceptional 183 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown	8.6 Excellent 939 reviews	View
Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato	7.6 Good 664 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

10/10 Excellent

"Wow! This is perhaps the best motel 6 I’ve ever seen or been to. My room was very clean and the bed linens were washed (I do check! A lot of motel 6’s don’t wash their bedsheets or blankets…) I was very pleased. The staff were very friendly and the vibes felt safe. This motel is great for solo travelers, and there’s a kwik trip near by for quick food and drinks. I’ll definitely book again whenever i come to mankato next."

Hotel Alexander

10/10 Excellent

"This was the cutest little boutique hotel we have stayed in! It was clean, and perfectly located downtown to everything Mankato Marathon related- the expo, bus stop to the start line, and the finish line. We loved the mid-century vibe and minimalist design. There was a cute little mini fridge in our room and a microwave in the communal coffee bar area. This was absolutely perfect for bringing all my pre and post-race food. They have coffee and tea available 24/7, and there were two little breakfast boxes (dairy yogurt, banana, clif bar, grape juice) in our room fridge. We highly recommend this hotel if you’re traveling to Mankato. Even though I don’t really want to run that half-marathon course again, I would actually consider it just to take a little weekend trip to Mankato next fall."

Arch and Cable Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The property was great and very unique. Loved staying here the couple times I have."

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained. Was quiet and comfortable."

Urban Oasis - Luxury Stay near MSU

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful space! Very clean and comfortable! Great location! Chloe was great to work with"

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

8/10 Good

"We have stayed here multiple times in the past. Everything is nice. Clean and well kept. The hot tub is nice. The rooms are clean and modern. All is good."

Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

8/10 Good

"Every thing was alright"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 12 nights. My wife and I found the location excellent for our needs. The staff were very helpful and ALWAYS responded to our needs in a timely manner. We also met a two groups that used the hotel. The first week and weekend there were tennis players in town for a tournament. The second weekend was a bus tour group that came to see Southern Minnesota from the Green Bay Wisconsin area. We were visiting from Florida had a very pleasant stay."

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

8/10 Good

"The room was spacious and clean. The hall carpet looked new. Only downside was they had no elevator. We had to make 2 trips hauling our stuff up the stairs."

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sibley Park

8.8/10 (166 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sibley Park, a lovely green space in Mankato. Discover the coffeehouses and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

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Twin Rivers Arts

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Twin Rivers Arts on your trip to Mankato. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

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Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop during your travels in Mankato. Discover the coffeehouses and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

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Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

8.8/10 (246 reviews)

Catch an event at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center during your trip to Mankato. Discover the coffeehouses and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

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Reconciliation Park

Learn about the local history of Mankato when you spend time at Reconciliation Park. Experience the live music and theater scene in this walkable area.

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Carnegie Art Center

7.6/10 (33 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Carnegie Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Mankato. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Benson Park

7.4/10 (10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Benson Park, a lovely green space in North Mankato. Discover the coffeehouses and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

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Earley Center for Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Earley Center for Performing Arts during your stay in Mankato. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota?

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota is located in Mankato. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota?

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. Another good choice is Arch and Cable Hotel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota.

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What can I see and do near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota?

Local parks like Sibley Park, Caswell Park, and Benson Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Twin Rivers Arts, Carnegie Art Center, and Earley Center for Performing Arts are some favorites close by Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. Attractions like Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center and Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota hotels

1. Arch and Cable Hotel

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

3. Hotel Alexander

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

5. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

8. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

9. AmericInn by Wyndham St. Peter

10. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

13. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

15. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

16. River Hills Hotel

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

18. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

19. Viking Jr. Motel

20. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Top Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Hotel Alexander

Arch and Cable Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

Urban Oasis - Luxury Stay near MSU

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sibley Park

Twin Rivers Arts

Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

Reconciliation Park

Carnegie Art Center

Benson Park

Earley Center for Performing Arts

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