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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 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, 2.4 km from Minnesota State University

Sequoia

￥21,392

￥23,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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.

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

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

0.7 km from Minnesota State University

richard

￥12,517

￥13,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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, 2 km from Minnesota State University

Mariah

￥19,457

￥21,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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, 2.2 km from Minnesota State University

Chris

￥17,362

￥19,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

4.5 km from Minnesota State University

Susan

￥20,901

￥23,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

6. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

5.9 km from Minnesota State University

Ryan

￥11,717

￥12,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a well-maintained garden.

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

7. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

4.7 km from Minnesota State University

Corey

￥15,533

￥17,221 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 breakfast buffet area with labeled stations for hot food, bakery, and grab & go options.

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

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

5.2 km from Minnesota State University

Rita

￥15,992

￥17,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

5.3 km from Minnesota State University

Cara

￥15,753

￥17,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

4.7 km from Minnesota State University

Tyson

￥13,796

￥15,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

11. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

4.5 km from Minnesota State University

Sara

￥17,892

￥19,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

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

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

5.4 km from Minnesota State University

Deborah

￥16,958

￥18,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

13. River Hills Hotel

4.4 km from Minnesota State University

Karen

￥20,187

￥22,382 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.

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

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

5 km from Minnesota State University

James

￥10,363

￥11,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

15. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

4.6 km from Minnesota State University

ReDeanna

￥9,832

￥10,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

5.7 km from Minnesota State University

Mitchell

￥9,548

￥10,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 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.

17. Viking Jr. Motel

18.6 km from Minnesota State University

David

￥10,688

￥11,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

4.7 km from Minnesota State University

Bryan

￥9,548

￥10,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

19. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

4.6 km from Minnesota State University

James

￥8,487

￥9,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Minnesota State University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Arch and Cable Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Alexander	9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown	8.6 Excellent 936 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato	9.8 Exceptional 108 reviews	View

Top Minnesota State University Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice clean motel convient and free parking"

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff was very helpful and friendly."

Arch and Cable Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved this hotel, it was clean, extremely kind and helpful staff, beautiful property, and excellent location to downtown! I will absolutely be back, and this will be my first choice property anytime I need to stay in Mankato."

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

8/10 Good

"It worked for us."

-The Cotton House- Modern, Clean, Close to MSU!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. Upon arrival, the house was spotless. Very convenient and quiet location. Pics are very accurate and portray what you are getting. Very happy with our stay and can highly recommend. Oh, and the host took the time to call us and let us know that the home was ready for an early check in - Great service."

River Hills Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was nice, cleaning was mostly good"

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."

Other attractions near Minnesota State University

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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Blakeslee Stadium

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

Catch an event at Blakeslee Stadium during your trip to Mankato. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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Taylor Center

Catch an event at Taylor Center during your trip to Mankato. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota during your travels in Mankato. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Minnesota State University?

Minnesota State University is located in a welcoming area of Mankato that travelers like for its coffeehouses and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Minnesota State University?

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Minnesota State University. Other good options within 5 miles include Motel 6 Mankato, MN and Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Minnesota State University?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Minnesota State University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Minnesota State University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Minnesota State University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Minnesota State University?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Minnesota State University, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Minnesota State University?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Sibley Park, Caswell Park, or Benson Park. Earley Center for Performing Arts, Twin Rivers Arts, and Carnegie Art Center are some favorites close by Minnesota State University. 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 Minnesota State University hotels

1. Arch and Cable Hotel

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

3. Hotel Alexander

4. Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

6. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

7. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

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

9. Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

11. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

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

13. River Hills Hotel

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

15. Coratel Inn & Suites by Jasper Mankato

16. Baymont by Wyndham Mankato

17. Viking Jr. Motel

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

19. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

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Top Minnesota State University Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

Arch and Cable Hotel

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

-The Cotton House- Modern, Clean, Close to MSU!

River Hills Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato

Other attractions near Minnesota State University

Earley Center for Performing Arts

Blakeslee Stadium

Taylor Center

Betsy & Tacy's House Tours & Gift Shop

Twin Rivers Arts

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Carnegie Art Center

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

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