Hotels Near Huntington Bank Stadium: Minnesota Gophers Game Day Group Guide
Raj Patel
A guide to booking group hotels near Huntington Bank Stadium for Minnesota Gophers football games.
Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus hosts Gophers football, drawing 50,000 fans to the East Bank neighborhood on game days. If your alumni group, family, or friend crew is coming in for a game, you need hotels nearby.
Hotels Within Walking Distance
Graduate Minneapolis (5-minute walk)
The closest hotel to campus. University-themed boutique hotel with group rates from $139 per night on non-game weekends, $169 to $199 on game weekends. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for home games.
Days Inn by Wyndham University (7-minute walk)
Budget option on University Avenue. Group rates from $89 per night (game weekends from $119). Basic rooms but unbeatable location and price.
Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown (15-minute walk or 1 light rail stop)
Group rates from $149. Connected to the Green Line light rail at East Bank station next to the stadium.
Downtown Minneapolis Hotels (10-15 min via light rail)
The Green Line runs from downtown directly to East Bank station. Hilton Minneapolis from $179 for groups. Hyatt Regency from $169. DoubleTree from $139. AC Hotel from $149. The ride is 10 to 12 minutes, every 10 minutes on game days.
Game Day Logistics
Light rail is the best option - runs from Mall of America, MSP Airport, and both downtowns directly to the stadium. $2.50 per ride on game days. Parking near campus is limited and expensive ($30-$50).
Tailgate lots open 4 hours before kickoff at McNamara Alumni Center and Fieldhouse areas. Dinkytown (3 blocks away) has food and college bars. Stadium Village has newer restaurants.
Booking Strategy
Gophers have 6-7 home games September through November. Rivalry games (Wisconsin, Iowa) and homecoming sell out hotels fastest.
For group blocks near the stadium, submit your request on BidMyRoom. Hotels near the University and downtown compete for your booking.
Game day group rates: $89 to $199 per night depending on hotel and proximity to campus.
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