Madison, WI

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Madison

Madison showing a garden, a house and flowers

Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
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Monona

Situated on Lake Monona's southeastern shore, this Madison suburb boasts the historic Indian Mounds Park, a site on the National Register of Historic Places.

Monona
Madison's first and best Thai restaurant. I can't imagine Pad Thai tasting any better than how they make it.

Marquette

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While Marquette isn't home to many top sights, Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marquette
I love this sign.  Spotted near the UW Madison campus.  #iconography #vaf2012 #octopus #sign #retro

Regent

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Regent might not have many top sights, but Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Regent
This spot is an ice rink in the winter but a beautiful place to spend the day in the city of Madison #adventure

Tenney-Lapham

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.

Tenney-Lapham
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Greenbush

While Greenbush might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.

Greenbush
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
3.5 out of 5
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
The price is AED 547 per night from May 16 to May 17
AED 547
AED 632 total
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,574 reviews)
"A great place to stay relative to food and entertainment. Everything is walkable."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
3 out of 5
2424 University Avenue, Madison, WI
The price is AED 496 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 496
AED 573 total
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect stay
"We chose this hotel because my husband had to have surgery and it was close to everything that we needed. The hotel exceeded our expectations with cleanliness, the restaurant, and the hotel staff. We needed to check in early and the staff made sure we had a room ready for us. We are definitely going ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
4 out of 5
4402 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 403 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 403
AED 465 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (929 reviews)
"Great location, and banquets."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Dylin
The Dylin
4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
"Love everything about it"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

The Dylin
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy ...
Fishing outing
"Fished the Madison chain while we stayed here. 20 minutes to the ramp. Plenty of places to eat in neighborhood easy gas stops on easy to ramp. Plenty of room to move around in house for the four of us. Driveway and street parking were available for two bass boats and trucks. Electric hook up was ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2024

Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Very accommodating
"The manager was very responsive and timely. Allowed us to store our luggage before check-in. Accommodations were clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Madison

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1396
5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
1073
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
191
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
24
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I visit Madison every three or for months on business.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent places to visit but dont go when the rallies are on your way.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love Madison

4/5 - Good

Richard

The city is poised to fight the Home-@ Stay order, the MATC is poised to start with regular distancing, or so it seems.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice City!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I miss living in Madison, it’s a much more polite and friendly city than La Crosse.