Mankato Con
Hotels & Parking
Find your home base for Mankato Con 2027! Whether you prefer the convenience of staying connected to the convention or the charm of a unique downtown getaway, our three hotel partners offer a comfortable place to recharge between adventures. Explore discounted room blocks at the Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown, Hotel Alexander, and Arch + Cable. Rooms are limited, so once you've secured your badge, be sure to book your stay and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of games, community, and fun!
Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown
In the heart of downtown Mankato and connected by skyway to the Mayo Event Center.
📍 20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
Hotel Alexander
Experience modern comfort and historic charm at Hotel Alexander in downtown Mankato.
📍 215 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN 56001
Arch + Cable Hotel
Arch + Cable is a boutique retreat in the vibrant core of downtown Mankato.
📍 201 N Riverfront Dr Suite 105, Mankato, MN 56001
Parking & Directions
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Directions
From the North: (Twin Cities, St. Peter, LeSueur)
South on 169, take the Mankato/North Mankato Downtown Exit. Take a left at the light and cross the bridge, using the far right lane. Take the Main Street Exit and continue straight ahead on Second Street, crossing Main Street. One block up take a right onto Walnut Street and proceed down to the Civic Center Parking Ramp.
From the West: (Lake Crystal, Madelia, Fairmont)
Hwy 169 to Riverfront Drive Exit, take right off that exit, to the Civic Center Parking Ramp. If necessary to use the Loading Docks, continue on Riverfront Drive to Main Street; right on Main Street one block to Second Street; right one block on Second to Walnut Street; right on Walnut Street. Proceed down to either the Civic Center Parking Ramp.
From the West: (New Ulm, etc.)
Hwy 14 to Riverfront Drive Exit, turn right on Riverfront Drive to Main Street (City Center Hotel on corner), turn left onto Main Street, 1 block up turn right onto Second Street, 1 block up turn right onto Walnut Street, proceed down to the Civic Center Parking Ramp.
From the East: (Rochester, Owatonna, Waseca)
Hwy 14 to Riverfront Drive Exit, turn left on Riverfront Drive to Main Street (City Center Hotel on corner), turn left onto Main Street, 1 block up turn right onto Second Street, 1 block up turn right onto Walnut Street, proceed down to the Civic Center Parking Ramp
Parking
Parking is available in downtown parking ramps on Hickory Street and Walnut Street. Handicapped parking is available in designated areas. We recommend you park in the
Mankato Place Ramp or the Civic Center Ramp.