Parking The East River Road Garage
If you are driving to University of Minnesota, the easiest way is to park at The East River Road Garage. From there, you can walk to Coffman Union Building in one minute through the underground tunnel.
Recommended Hotels
Day’s Inn Day’s Inn website
2407 University Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414
One of the closest and most economical options for accommodation is the Day’s Inn, located at 2407 University Ave SE. University Ave borders the East Bank campus, and the hotel has easy access to Coffman Memorial Union, either by foot (0.8 miles), bus (121, 122, 2), or light rail (green line). Rates run between $80-90 per night per person, with onsite parking included with room reservation.
To get to the Day’s Inn from the airport, the easiest option is to take the light rail. From either airport terminal, take the Blue Line, Northbound to Minneapolis-Target Field. Stay on for nine stops, getting off at US Bank Stadium station. From there, switch to the Green Line, Eastbound toward St. Paul-Union Depot for three stops, getting off at Stadium Village station. The Day’s Inn is at the same corner where you will get off the light rail (University Ave and 23rd Ave).
Graduate Hotel Graduate Hotel website
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414
The Commons Hotel is the most convenient option for your stay, located on campus and just 0.4 miles from Coffman Memorial Union. Room rates are a bit more expensive than the Day’s Inn (averaging closer to $200 per night), though you can expect more comfortable accommodations as well. Parking is available to guests, directly behind the hotel.
To get to the Commons Hotel from the airport, follow the same directions as indicated above for the Day’s Inn, taking the light rail Blue Line until US Bank Stadium station before switching to the Green Line. Once on the Green Line (heading Eastbound toward St. Paul), get off at the East Bank station (one stop prior to the stop for the Day’s Inn). The Commons Hotel is located directly across the light rail tracks, next to the Starbucks.
Aloft Minneapolis Aloft Minneapolis website
900 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis 55415
Aloft Minneapolis is another convenient option for you stay in Minneapolis, a bit trendier than the Day’s Inn while still offering prices on the lower end compared to other hotels. Rates run between $90-150 per person per night. Aloft is located on the west bank of the Mississippi river, in the heart of downtown and the river district, and still only 1.2 miles away from Coffman Memorial Union (several bus lines will take you directly to Coffman from Aloft). Self-parking is available, with surcharge.
From the airport, take the Blue Line of the light rail, Northbound to Minneapolis-Target Field. Stay on for nine stops, getting off at US Bank Stadium station. From there, walk north along Chicago Ave for about two blocks until you hit Washington Ave South. Turn right, walk one block and you will see Aloft Minneapolis on your left.
If you are driving to University of Minnesota, the easiest way is to park at The East River Road Garage. From there, you can walk to Coffman Union Building in one minute through the underground tunnel.
Recommended Hotels
Day’s Inn Day’s Inn website
2407 University Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414
One of the closest and most economical options for accommodation is the Day’s Inn, located at 2407 University Ave SE. University Ave borders the East Bank campus, and the hotel has easy access to Coffman Memorial Union, either by foot (0.8 miles), bus (121, 122, 2), or light rail (green line). Rates run between $80-90 per night per person, with onsite parking included with room reservation.
To get to the Day’s Inn from the airport, the easiest option is to take the light rail. From either airport terminal, take the Blue Line, Northbound to Minneapolis-Target Field. Stay on for nine stops, getting off at US Bank Stadium station. From there, switch to the Green Line, Eastbound toward St. Paul-Union Depot for three stops, getting off at Stadium Village station. The Day’s Inn is at the same corner where you will get off the light rail (University Ave and 23rd Ave).
Graduate Hotel Graduate Hotel website
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414
The Commons Hotel is the most convenient option for your stay, located on campus and just 0.4 miles from Coffman Memorial Union. Room rates are a bit more expensive than the Day’s Inn (averaging closer to $200 per night), though you can expect more comfortable accommodations as well. Parking is available to guests, directly behind the hotel.
To get to the Commons Hotel from the airport, follow the same directions as indicated above for the Day’s Inn, taking the light rail Blue Line until US Bank Stadium station before switching to the Green Line. Once on the Green Line (heading Eastbound toward St. Paul), get off at the East Bank station (one stop prior to the stop for the Day’s Inn). The Commons Hotel is located directly across the light rail tracks, next to the Starbucks.
Aloft Minneapolis Aloft Minneapolis website
900 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis 55415
Aloft Minneapolis is another convenient option for you stay in Minneapolis, a bit trendier than the Day’s Inn while still offering prices on the lower end compared to other hotels. Rates run between $90-150 per person per night. Aloft is located on the west bank of the Mississippi river, in the heart of downtown and the river district, and still only 1.2 miles away from Coffman Memorial Union (several bus lines will take you directly to Coffman from Aloft). Self-parking is available, with surcharge.
From the airport, take the Blue Line of the light rail, Northbound to Minneapolis-Target Field. Stay on for nine stops, getting off at US Bank Stadium station. From there, walk north along Chicago Ave for about two blocks until you hit Washington Ave South. Turn right, walk one block and you will see Aloft Minneapolis on your left.