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

The entrance to AmericInn by Wyndham, featuring a stone facade, a blue sign with stars, and a number 240.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a chalkboard with ice cream popsicle decorations, and a coffee station with various beverage dispensers.

1. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a visible ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

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.

2. Arch and Cable Hotel

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

Sequoia

AED 501

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and dumbbells.

A modern interior with a kitchen area, white chairs, and a large window.

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

3. Hotel Alexander

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

Mariah

AED 488

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

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

Chris

AED 403

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a black brick wall, a large flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

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.

5. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

2.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

ReDeanna

AED 228

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, and a television.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vase with pink flowers.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, patterned chairs, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a hallway.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

2.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Bryan

AED 221

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

4.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Susan

AED 452

AED 501 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 lobby with a vending machine, seating area, and a reception desk.

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

8. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

5.7 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Ryan

AED 272

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, a bathtub, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a door leading to another room.

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

Gail

AED 328

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A reception desk with a computer, a bottle of hand sanitizer, and a framed picture. There is a wall with a bulletin board and a sign above the desk.

A breakfast buffet area with labeled stations for hot food, bakery, and grab & go options.

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

5.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Rita

AED 364

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a TV mounted on a textured wall, and a fireplace below it.

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

3.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Cara

AED 365

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

12. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A banquet table set for a formal event, with chairs and table settings.

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.

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

5.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Dennis

AED 393

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A River Hills Hotel sign with a modern building in the background.

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

14. River Hills Hotel

4.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Karen

AED 468

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

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

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

4.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

AED 240

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted light, and a nightstand.

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

3.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Mitchell

AED 221

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A motel sign with the name "Viking Jr. Motel" in bold letters.

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.

17. Viking Jr. Motel

17.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

David

AED 248

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A stone-walled indoor pool area with a built-in hot tub, a metal handrail, and a potted plant.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, including pastries and fruits, and a coffee station.

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

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

18. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

AED 191

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Arch and Cable Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 239 reviews	View
Hotel Alexander	9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown	8.6 Excellent 938 reviews	View
Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato	7.6 Good 662 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was helpful. I would stay there again for the Mankato marathon."

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

8/10 Good

"Good location next to MSU campus. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast above average."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and quiet. Pool was clean and well maintained. Grandkids enjoyed pool, exercise room and arcade."

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."

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

8/10 Good

"Hot tub was nice! We waited about 5 minutes for a staff member to arrive at the front desk to check us in."

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"Overall appearance of facilities, professionalism of front desk employee, friendliness of breakfast staff"

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."

Apartment in The Historical Stahl House Building.

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as advertised"

Mankato Getaway w/ Game Room & Salt Water Hot Tub!

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this location for our girls weekend. It was spacious, clean with lots of fun amenities. The hot tub was a highlight despite the warm weather. Check in and out were easy. Enjoyed visiting all Mankato has to offer - Tune Time, Lakota Made, Nolabelle and River Rock Coffee were our faves."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2. Arch and Cable Hotel

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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

11. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

12. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

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

14. River Hills Hotel

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

16. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

17. Viking Jr. Motel

18. 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

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

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

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

Apartment in The Historical Stahl House Building.

Mankato Getaway w/ Game Room & Salt Water Hot Tub!

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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