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 visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

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
Cool street art in Madison, Wisconsin

Campus Area

If you're spending some time in Campus Area, Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run are top sights worth seeing.

Campus Area
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
Book a stay at this 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! (3,326 reviews)
Good bed and spacious room. The corner room was quiet and comfortable. Would suggest a few choices for pillows as everyone's needs are different. Convenient location to Overture Center, restaurants and shopping on state street. Staff polite and curtious.

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
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 303 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
AED 303
AED 350 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with all the extra touches, such as towels shaped like animals in the room, flower on the toilet paper and very comfortable beds. The price was good for the quality of the property.

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

2.5 out of 5
483 Commerce Dr Madison WI
The price is AED 216 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
AED 216
AED 249 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
My stay was wonderful.

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
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 by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Spotless room and it was fully furnished with a kettle and pots and pans. It was an extremely clean and furnished

Reviewed on 22 November 2025

The Dylin by Mint House
A Pleasant Retreat- No Cleaning Fee & New Discounts

A Pleasant Retreat- No Cleaning Fee & New Discounts

Sun Prairie WI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Sun Prairie. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
Randy and Connie warmly greeted us as soon as we stepped foot out of the car. They gave us a thorough tour of the house and all of its functions and amenities. The home is attractively decorated in a Prairie School theme with beautiful oak furniture and woodwork, and many Frank Lloyd Wright style ...

Reviewed on 13 November 2025

A Pleasant Retreat- No Cleaning Fee & New Discounts
Capital PrimeTime - 6 Miles from Madison w/ fireplace

Capital PrimeTime - 6 Miles from Madison w/ fireplace

Sun Prairie WI
Stay at this condo in Sun Prairie. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Token Creek Park and Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Very clean and very spacious house. Great neighborhood and location.

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

Capital PrimeTime - 6 Miles from Madison w/ fireplace
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
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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.