Hotels Near Target Center

Home of the Minnesota Lynx — Minneapolis, MN

Where to stay: Target Center sits downtown next to the North Loop's best restaurants, and the Blue Line light rail runs from the airport to Target Field Station a block from the arena, so skip the rental car. Most visiting fans book in Downtown Minneapolis or North Loop, and for wnba playoffs & finals dates (September–October 2026) the smart move is a free-cancellation rate booked before the matchup is even official.

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Quick facts

Booking for a playoff date: how it actually works

Playoff hotel demand in Minneapolis moves in two spikes. The first hits when a home game becomes possible (a series lead, a clinch scenario); the second — much bigger — hits the moment the date is official, usually just days before the game. Rooms near Target Center and in Downtown Minneapolis go first, then demand ripples outward.

The play: book a refundable room during the first spike, before certainty. If your team doesn't get the game, cancel free. If they do, you're holding a room everyone else is fighting over at double the price.

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FAQ

What airport do I fly into for Target Center?

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the main airport, roughly 20 minutes from the venue by car in normal traffic. Expect longer on game days.

Which neighborhoods are best for a WNBA playoff weekend in Minneapolis?

Most visiting fans stay in Downtown Minneapolis, North Loop, Mill District or Downtown East. Target Center sits downtown next to the North Loop's best restaurants, and the Blue Line light rail runs from the airport to Target Field Station a block from the arena, so skip the rental car.

When should I book a hotel for a playoff game at Target Center?

Book a refundable rate the moment a home game becomes possible — even before the matchup is official. Playoff-round dates firm up only days in advance and prices jump immediately, so a free-cancellation booking made early beats waiting every time.

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