The most popular time to visit Minneapolis, Minnesota, is summer, when temperatures are warm and days are long.
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Locals pack into the city’s many greenways and parks. Its largest green area, Theodore Wirth Regional Park, spans almost 750 acres, perfect for long strolls and lazy afternoons. There’s also the annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, which takes place in June. It’s one of the largest festivals in the Midwest—and it’s free, family-friendly, and located in the city’s famous Mears Park.
But what about when autumn and winter roll around? How do you turn a visit to Minneapolis into a memorable trip that doesn’t involve frostbite?
The easiest way to enjoy the cold weather in Minneapolis is to do what locals do: attend festivals like Lake Harriet Kite Festival or the Great Northern Festival. If you’re a little more intrepid, you can also try snowshoeing and ice fishing at Lake of the Isles and similar spots.
You might also want a rental that’s geared toward winter travel, with perks like heated flooring and hot tubs. A sauna wouldn’t hurt, either. For a more elevated winter stay, book these Airbnbs in Minneapolis with hot tubs that make the cold weather less imposing.
[This article is part of TravelAwaits new Airbnb and Vrbo recommendation series. We dig into listings to identify the crème de la crème of Guest Favorites, Superhost listings, and hidden gems to make finding the perfect rental for your next trip a breeze.]
Airbnbs in Minneapolis with hot tubs great for a winter visit: the top picks
- Best amenities: 3BR in Northeast Minneapolis
- Most historic stay: BnB Penthouse Room
- Best for families: Enchanted House
- Best citywide location: Lowry Treetop
- Best downtown location: Central Downtown Flat
- Best high-rise: 5-Star Condo
- Best bang for your buck: 3BR Home
Airbnbs in Minneapolis with hot tubs great for a winter visit
3BR in Northeast Minneapolis
This home might look ordinary on the outside, but the interior is full of features and amenities that you’ll love during a winter visit in Minneapolis. First, there’s a hot tub and a two-person sauna that make for easy spa dates. Second, there’s a finished basement with a secondary hangout space and a game room. Lastly, there are three bedrooms that sleep up to ten guests, making this rental perfect for groups and families.
BnB Penthouse Room
Minneapolis might not seem like a historic city, but this mansion bed-and-breakfast-style rental will transport you into the past. Historic 300 Clifton offers multiple room rentals, including this commanding penthouse room with an ensuite bathroom. It’s full of period furnishings that offer a comfortable stay, along with communal areas that feel like they’re straight from the Gilded Age. You can also rent the outdoor hot tub nook, which includes a sitting area for $49 per hour.
Enchanted House
If you’re visiting Minneapolis with young kids, they’ll be delighted by the unexpected finds in this six-bedroom home. One double-bedroom has an enchanted forest setup, including a tipi, while another sunroom has a similar spring-meadow setup. Plus, there’s a themed game room and a movie theatre for non-stop entertainment. Adults will also appreciate the finer things at this rental, including the covered hot tub out back and the EV charger in the garage.
Lowry Treetop
Located in the sought-after Lowry Hill neighborhood, this two-bedroom puts you close to many of Minneapolis’s top parks, museums, and shops. You can reach Lowry Park on foot, while Chain of Lakes is a short drive away. As a plus, this home comes with a shared hot tub and sauna, perfect for weary travelers after a long day. It’s also housed inside a home originally built in 1916, giving it a cozy, historic feel.
Central Downtown Flat
Let’s say you want to stay in Minneapolis’s burgeoning downtown district instead of one of its more sprawling neighborhoods, like Lowry Hill. This high-rise puts you right in the heart of the action, letting you walk to popular bars, shops, and restaurants. (The views aren’t too shabby, either.) This two-bedroom also gives you access to condo amenities, including a shared indoor pool area, rooftop lounge, and gym. Parking is included.
5-Star Condo
If you’re looking for a slightly more elevated condo stay, this unique two-bedroom gives you views, condo amenities, and a unique industrial-modern design. The unit comes with a private balcony, too, which showcases Minneapolis’s downtown skyscrapers. The condo gives you access to a rooftop pool, rooftop lounge area, a game room, a gym, and a movie theatre. *This Airbnb does not have a hot tub.
3BR Home
This charming three-bedroom home has plenty of beds—it can actually sleep up to sixteen guests. Despite the space, it’s one of the more affordable Airbnbs in Minneapolis with a hot tub, which is located out back in a fenced yard with a sitting area. This home is located in a quiet neighborhood that’s close to Victory Memorial Parkway, where you can find trails. It’s a little further from the action, but worth it if you want to save a bit.
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