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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden door, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

1. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

richard

￥11,263

￥12,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

2. Arch and Cable Hotel

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

Sequoia

￥21,348

￥23,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

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

3. Hotel Alexander

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

Mariah

￥20,795

￥23,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

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

Chris

￥17,359

￥19,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

￥9,961

￥11,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

￥9,423

￥10,449 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 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

￥20,897

￥23,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

￥10,923

￥12,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham St. Peter

19.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Gail

￥14,129

￥15,664 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 Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a well-maintained garden.

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

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

￥15,530

￥17,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

5.6 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Rita

￥15,989

￥17,729 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 modern kitchen with a curved counter, a coffee machine, and a fruit display.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

5.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Tyson

￥13,794

￥15,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

13. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

5.4 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Sara

￥17,889

￥19,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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

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

Deborah

￥15,818

￥17,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

3.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Cara

￥15,750

￥17,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a coat rack with hangers.

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

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.

16. River Hills Hotel

4.5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Karen

￥20,183

￥22,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

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

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

4.8 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

￥10,361

￥11,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

Mitchell

￥9,423

￥10,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 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.

19. Viking Jr. Motel

17.1 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

David

￥10,686

￥11,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

5 km from Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

James

￥8,534

￥9,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Arch and Cable Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 237 reviews	View
Hotel Alexander	9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown	8.6 Excellent 935 reviews	View
Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato	7.6 Good 660 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

10/10 Excellent

"I was pleasantly surprised they changed out towels and emptied trash everday. Very clean overall. I would recommend and stay again"

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"N-a"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room!"

Arch and Cable Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff was friendly and professional, loved the free drink, and took advantage of the hotel lounge space."

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"It was kind of hard to find, but worth it."

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay I’d do it again"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The location and local options made the stay more positive. Staff was polite and helpful."

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."

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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.

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. 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

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

Arch and Cable Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

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

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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