Hotels in Target Center, Minnesota

Target Center Introduction

Located in central Minneapolis, the Target Center is a leading arena and hosts big-name concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Basketball fans know it as the home of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. Opened in 1990, it can hold up to 20,500 people and has put on major concerts from acts such as U2, Elton John, and Paul McCartney. The Target Center is just across the street from Target Field, which is the home turf of Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins, as well as a large entertainment complex. Both venues share the same public parking area.

Hotels near Target Center

The top hotel near the Target Center is only 0.9 miles from the arena. The Marquette by Hilton is a gleaming high-rise 4-star with spacious contemporary rooms and a fitness center. The Radisson Blu has an even shorter walking distance – only 0.2 miles – and offers luxurious rooms, along with a 24-hour fitness center and sophisticated dining. The Kimpton Grand Hotel is another upscale option and is 0.4 miles from the venue. Its elegant rooms have more traditional furnishings, and the hotel also features an indoor pool and full-service spa.

Where to stay near Target Center

Central Minneapolis has a good selection of hotels if you want to be within walking distance of the Target Center. It's a buzzing neighborhood, with plenty of restaurants and bars near the University of St Paul's campus. It's also a cultural hotspot that features the State Theater and the Orpheum Theater. Next door is Downtown West, which has dining options, as well as shopping. Just east of Central Minneapolis is the Gateway District, which has easy access to the leafy riverside parks that line this section of the Mississippi River.

Things to see near Target Center

There's a wealth of things to see and do within reach of the Target Center. You can view the 83,000 works of art on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which is 1.7 miles south of the Target Center. Its impressive collection spans more than 5,000 years of history. There's modern and contemporary art on display at the Walker Art Center, 1.1 miles from the arena. Or you could get back to nature by exploring the Chain of Lakes district just a few miles south of the Target Center, where you'll find tranquil Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles Park, and Lake Calhoun.

How to get to Target Center

Because the Target Center is in the Downtown area, it's well served by public transport. The Metro Transit system in Minneapolis includes light rail and buses, and the Target Center is only 1 block away from a station served by both. It's also easy to get around on foot, thanks partly to the Minneapolis Skyway, which is linked to the Target Center. This series of enclosed pedestrian bridges connects buildings over 69 blocks, making it the longest in the world. People can walk in comfort all year round.