Hotels Near Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
Tuesday 17 November 2026 Xcel Energy CenterUpdated Monday 9 November 2026
The short answer
13 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Xcel Energy Center, 9 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown (2 min), The Saint Paul Hotel (6 min), Celeste Of St Paul (9 min). Next up at the venue: Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators on Tuesday 17 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$89 per night and the median is A$203, +25% against a normal A$162 night. Rates sampled 9 Nov 2026.
Xcel Energy Center sits right in downtown St. Paul, so a Wild game night works well if you stay close. We list 13 hotels within 8 kilometres, and 9 of those are a genuine walk from the doors, starting with one just 0.15 kilometres away. Downtown St. Paul, especially around Lowertown and RiverCentre, is where most of the action is: you can walk in from your room, grab dinner nearby, and walk back after the final whistle without worrying about getting a ride. The University area has one hotel further out, a short ride rather than a walk, which suits travellers happy to trade proximity for a lower-key base. Expect rooms near the arena to fill up fastest for marquee match-ups like Wild versus Nashville on 17 November 2026, so downtown's walkable blocks are worth locking in early if being close matters to you on the night.
When to book
Wild home games on the schedule include 17 November 2026, 25 November 2026, 27 November 2026, 5 December 2026, 8 December 2026, 12 December 2026, 15 December 2026 and 18 December 2026. Downtown St. Paul's 9 walkable hotels are the first to go for popular match-ups, so if you want a short stroll to Xcel Energy Center rather than a ride, book as soon as your date is fixed.
Best areas to stay near Xcel Energy Center
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
St. Paul
12 hotels · 0.1 to 7.4 km · 9 walkable
This is the arena's own neighbourhood, with 12 hotels ranging from 0.15 to 7.43 kilometres out and 9 of them walkable. Lowertown and RiverCentre blocks suit fans who want to walk in, eat nearby, and walk home after the game without arranging transport.
- Event night
- A$206
- Normal night
- A$169
3 to 4 star hotels listed
University area
1 hotel · 6.6 to 6.6 km · 0 walkable
One hotel sits here, 6.61 kilometres from the arena and not within walking distance, so it is a short ride on game night. It suits travellers after a quieter, more affordable base who don't mind being further from the downtown buzz.
- Event night
- A$125
- Normal night
- A$116
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Xcel Energy Center, by distance
Event window 16 Nov 2026 → 18 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown Just 0.15 kilometres and a 2-minute walk, the closest option to Xcel Energy Center. | St. Paul | ~2 min walk 0.1 km | 3 | A$250 | A$158 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Saint Paul Hotel Downtown St. Paul hotel 0.39 kilometres out, a 6-minute walk to the arena. | St. Paul | ~6 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$259 | A$220 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Celeste Of St Paul 0.59 kilometres from the arena, about a 9-minute walk through downtown. | St. Paul | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$206 | A$201 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Doubletree By Hilton St Paul Downtown 4-star Doubletree 0.71 kilometres away, an 11-minute walk to the game. | St. Paul | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$200 | A$173 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront 4-star riverfront InterContinental, 0.72 kilometres and 11 minutes on foot. | St. Paul | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$172 | A$149 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown Radisson downtown, 0.87 kilometres out, around a 14-minute walk in. | St. Paul | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$198 | A$160 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown SpringHill Suites in St. Paul, 1.01 kilometres from the arena, a short ride on game night. | St. Paul | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 3 | A$310 | A$237 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Motel 6 Saint Paul, MN - I-94. Motel 6 further from downtown at 5.92 kilometres, a short ride to Xcel Energy Center. Mini-hotel | St. Paul | ~20 min ride 5.9 km | 3 | A$89 | A$91 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Quality Inn St. Paul-Minneapolis-Midway University area hotel 6.61 kilometres out, a short ride rather than a walk to games. | University area | ~22 min ride 6.6 km | 3 | A$125 | A$116 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Doubletree by Hilton St. Paul East, MN Doubletree St. Paul East, 7.43 kilometres from the arena, a short ride on event nights. | St. Paul | ~24 min ride 7.4 km | 4 | A$218 | A$164 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Courtyard By Marriott St Paul Downtown Courtyard by Marriott, just 0.18 kilometres away, a 3-minute walk to the doors. | St. Paul | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$254 | See rates | View rates |
 Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites 0.2 kilometres out, a 3-minute walk to Xcel Energy Center. | St. Paul | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$157 | See rates | View rates |
 Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Downtown Residence Inn downtown, 0.69 kilometres from the arena, an 11-minute walk in. | St. Paul | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | Check live | A$222 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Xcel Energy Center and the listed hotels
Getting to Xcel Energy Center
The METRO Green Line stops at Central Station downtown, a short walk from the arena, with skyway access keeping you under cover on cold nights. Flying in, take the Blue Line from the airport and transfer to the Green Line to reach Central Station. Drivers can use the RiverCentre or Kellogg parking ramps, both linked directly to the venue through the skyway system. For rideshare, Gate 4 on 5th Street is the official pick up and drop off point, as Kellogg Boulevard near Gate 1 closes to traffic for many events. Gate 1 does offer accessible drop off when it is open. Several Metro Transit bus routes also serve downtown St. Paul near the arena.
Green Line to Central Station
The METRO Green Line light rail stops at Central Station in downtown Saint Paul, which is a short walk from the arena. Skyway access from the station tower lets spectators reach the venue under cover.
Source: www.nhl.com, visit-twincities.com
MSP Airport connection via Blue Line and Green Line
Travellers flying into Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport can take the METRO Blue Line, which serves both airport terminals, then transfer to the Green Line in downtown Minneapolis to continue on to Central Station near the arena.
Source: www.usms.org, www.tripadvisor.com
RiverCentre and Kellogg ramps connect directly to the arena
Two parking ramps, RiverCentre and Kellogg, connect directly to the complex, and many other downtown ramps link to it through the enclosed skyway system, which is useful on cold winter nights.
Source: www.nhl.com, www.cbsnews.com
Official rideshare zone at Gate 4
The designated Uber and Lyft pick up and drop off point for events is Gate 4 at the northeast corner of the arena on 5th Street, near the Michelob Golden Light Taphouse. Lyft operates as the official rideshare partner of the Minnesota Wild and directs riders to this same gate.
Kellogg Boulevard restrictions around events
For many events Kellogg Boulevard is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic near Gate 1, so pick up is not available there, while the alternative Gate 4 drop off zone only opens on event days beginning one hour before the ticketed start time.
Multiple Metro Transit bus routes serve the area
Several Metro Transit bus lines service downtown Saint Paul near the arena in addition to the light rail, including routes that riders can plan using the Metro Transit Trip Planner.
Source: www.nhl.com, moovitapp.com
Accessible drop off at Gate 1
An accessible drop off area is located at the southeast entrance, Gate 1, at 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, although this option is unavailable for many events when Kellogg Boulevard closes to pedestrian traffic.
Walking from downtown Saint Paul hotels
Fans staying in downtown Saint Paul hotels, particularly in the Lowertown or RiverCentre blocks, can typically walk to the arena in around five to fifteen minutes, and some nearby hotels also offer complimentary shuttles to events.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 10 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 16 Nov 2026 → 18 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$89 per night. Sampled 9 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Xcel Energy Center
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Xcel Energy Center?
9 of the 13 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown (2 min, 0.1 km), The Saint Paul Hotel (6 min, 0.4 km), Celeste Of St Paul (9 min, 0.6 km).
How much do hotels near Xcel Energy Center cost on the event night?
Across 10 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 16 Nov 2026 is A$203 per night for two adults, compared with A$162 on a normal night (+25%). The lowest listed rate is A$89 at Motel 6 Saint Paul, MN - I-94..
When is Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center?
Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators is scheduled for Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 19:00 local time (NHL (Ice Hockey)). Tickets start from EUR 75. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (16 Nov 2026 → 18 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Xcel Energy Center?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 9 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into St. Paul, MN are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Xcel Energy Center with free cancellation?
10 of the 13 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for St. Paul, MN events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.