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

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.

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

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

richard

NT$2,519

NT$2,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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.

2. Arch and Cable Hotel

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

Miriam

NT$7,070

NT$7,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

3. Hotel Alexander

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

Mariah

NT$5,509

NT$6,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

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

Lindsey

NT$3,494

NT$3,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

2.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

ReDeanna

NT$2,198

NT$2,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

2.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Bryan

NT$1,807

NT$2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

4.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Susan

NT$3,919

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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 hotel with a large '6' on the facade, two cars parked in front, and a covered entrance.

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

NT$2,198

NT$2,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

NT$2,844

NT$3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

10. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

4.7 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Corey

NT$3,412

NT$3,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

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

5.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Matthew

NT$3,218

NT$3,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

5.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

George

NT$2,916

NT$3,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 hotel sign for Candlewood Suites with a modern building in the background.

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.

13. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

5.4 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sara

NT$3,600

NT$3,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

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

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

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

5.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Deborah

NT$3,223

NT$3,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

3.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Danielle

NT$2,983

NT$3,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a long countertop.

16. River Hills Hotel

4.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Barbara

NT$4,540

NT$5,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

4.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

NT$2,058

NT$2,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

18. Viking Jr. Motel

17.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Todd

NT$2,289

NT$2,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

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

19. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

3.9 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Mitchell

NT$1,848

NT$1,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 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

NT$1,601

NT$1,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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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 1,004 reviews	View
Arch and Cable Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 235 reviews	View
Hotel Alexander	9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown	8.6 Excellent 933 reviews	View
Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato	7.6 Good 656 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Hotel Reviews

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."

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay-comfy hotel. Would stay here again"

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

8/10 Good

"We found a bug, not a cockroach, lots of legs. No decaf coffee. Hard to find a restaurant that delivered. The beds and pillows were amazing! Thanks!!"

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

10/10 Excellent

"A perfect stay! Clean, fresh, and modern room. Quiet night’s sleep. Yogurt, juice, coffee, fruit, granola, oatmeal, and pastries for breakfast. The staff were friendly and kind. I may not know their mission statement, but we experienced it."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast making gal was very good. The mattresses are ready to be flipped. The light in the elevator to tell you what floor you are on was out. Easy parking! Very quiet neighborhood. Beautiful sunsets."

Courtyard Mankato Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room helpful staff"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"property was cleaned and new staff was polite and helpful breakfast was ok nice place to stop for a night on a road trip."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed or stay as we have in the past."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

8/10 Good

"The hotel was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was only fair, not many choices. The staff was helpful and friendly."

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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. 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. 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. Viking Jr. Motel

19. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

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

Courtyard Mankato Marriott

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

Fairfield Inn & Suites 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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