Welcome to campus!
Whether you are a prospective student, alumni, or family or friend of a current student, we are glad you are planning a visit!
Downtown Minneapolis offers a wide variety of options for places to stay, restaurants, and activities during your visit. We want you to have the best visit possible, so here are a few of our favorites!
Not sure how to get around? Explore our campus map and directions.
Places to stay
If you’re not staying on North Central’s campus, here are some hotels nearby that we recommend.
Area Hotels Offering Discounts
Discounts at Area Hotels
The following local hotels offer discounts for those visiting North Central University (rates subject to availability):
Elliot Park Hotel (Enter Code”LB1″ under “Special Rates” and “Corporate/Promo/SET#”)
612.389.2300
823 5th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(.4 miles from campus)
Hampton Inn Minneapolis Downtown (request NCU rate by phone)
612.341.3333
19 North 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403, US
(1.0 miles from campus)
Hampton Inn & Suites — Mall of America (request NCU rate using #0003141984 when booking)
952.854.7600
2860 Metro Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425
(11.1 miles from campus)
612.339.6633
1101 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Flat rate of $119/night barring blackout dates
- Pet friendly
- Use this NCU discount code to book a special rate
Hilton Garden Inn-Mpls Airport/Mall of America (request NCU rate by phone or use online reservation link)
952.854.1687 or 800.774.1500
1601 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55425
(9.4 miles from campus)
Holiday Inn Express-Minneapolis (request NCU rate by phone)
612.341.3300
225 South 11th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(.6 miles from campus)
Holiday Inn Express-Roseville (request NCU rate by phone)
651.294.7200
2715 Long Lake Road
Roseville, MN 55113
(7 miles from campus)
Hyatt Place-Minneapolis (15% off published rate; request NCU rate by phone or use code 43829 online)
612.333.3111
425 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(.6 miles from campus)
Normandy Inn & Suites – Best Western Plus (15% off published rate; request NCU rate by phone)
612.370.1400 or 800.780.7234
405 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(.7 miles from campus)
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at the Depot (Up to 20% Off Best Available Rate; click hotel name to check availability or request North Central University rate by phone)
612.340.1300
425 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(1.0 miles from campus)
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel The Deport (Up to 20% Off Best Available Rate; click hotel name to check availability or request North Central University rate by phone)
612.375.1700
225 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(1.1 miles from campus)
Explore Minneapolis
While you’re on campus and in the downtown area, take an opportunity to explore all that the city has to offer. Below are some of our top suggestions.
Minneapolis Attractions
Get to know the city!
Take some time to visit any of these local favorite attractions including museums, theaters, sports arenas, parks, riverwalks, and more.
Mill City Museum
704 South 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
0.8 miles from campus
Guthrie Theatre
818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
0.8 miles from campus
Gold Medal Park
Second Street and 11th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
1.0 miles from campus
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
1.2 miles from campus
US Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
0.4 miles from campus
Target Center
600 North 1st Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
1.2 miles from campus
Target Field
1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN 55403
1.3 miles from campus
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
1.6 miles from campus
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
1.5 miles from campus
Where to eat
After you’ve eaten in the North Central cafeteria, explore some of the other restaurants near campus!
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Fast and Casual Dining
NCU is within walking distance of several well-know restaurants and bakeries within a student budget.
Dinner on a budget
Coffee, Bakery, Ice Cream
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Minneapolis Local Restaurants
Looking for something local to Minneapolis?
Check out any of these mid-priced local restaurants, all within a 20 minute walk of campus!
The Hi-Lo Diner (started by an NCU alum!)
Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill
The Blue Door Pub (started by an NCU alum!)
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Fine Dining
Interested in a fancy night-out?
Here is a list of fine-dining restaurants within walking distance of campus.