Milwaukee, WI

Travel Guide

Milwaukee Art Museum featuring art and modern architecture
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee featuring a park
Milwaukee Art Museum showing a river or creek and a sunset
Basilica of Saint Josaphat

Where to stay in Milwaukee

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Central business district with cultural, financial, and historical landmarks, Downtown Milwaukee offers shopping at The Shops of Grand Avenue, art galleries in the Historic Third Ward, high-end dining, and vibrant nightlife. Explore the Milwaukee Public Market and Riverwalk, or hop on the free streetcar system.

Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Zoo which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Milwaukee County Zoo and Mayfair Mall while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

4.5/5(1,037 area reviews)

East Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
Historic Third Ward

Historic Third Ward

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Experience a historic warehouse district with a mix of specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and enjoy year-round gourmet options at the Milwaukee Public Market, easily accessible via The Hop.

Historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4.5/5(514 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
THE BEST Oreo cupcake!  The frosting tasted just like the center of an Oreo - and the recipe is top secret! #SweetSpot

Bay View

On the shores of Lake Michigan, this neighborhood boasts a vibrant art scene, with galleries along Kinnickinnic Avenue and local parks like South Shore Park and Humboldt Park offering various recreational activities.

Bay View
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 679 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 679
AED 801 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,643 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with superb sevice"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 468 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 468
AED 552 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,741 reviews)
"This hotel was recommended by our son who travels a lot. Our room was so cozy and the bed was very comfortable. The free beverages after a long day were a surprise and welcomed."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Motel 6 Oak Creek, WI
Motel 6 Oak Creek, WI
2 out of 5
1201 W College Ave, Oak Creek, WI
The price is AED 157 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 157
AED 184 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,009 reviews)
"Very friendly staff clean rooms love the animal friendly honestly wouldn't trade it for another motel feel very at home 🏡"

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Motel 6 Oak Creek, WI
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 Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"This was a perfect spot for our trip to Milwaukee. The staff was friendly, the room was spacious and clean, and you cannot beat the parking! We also dined at the cafe, and it was awesome. We will definitely be coming back!"

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

The Plaza Hotel
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
4 out of 5
840 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
KLVG - Malt House
KLVG - Malt House
4 out of 5
1009 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"The location and vibe is so amazing. We loved the industrial culture in the brewery district. The management messed up our reservation which made things a little annoying and inconvenient. If that error had not happened it ould have be excellent. But getting the dates wrong and prepping apartment ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

KLVG - Malt House
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 Milwaukee

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Milwaukee is wonderfully random place on a great lake!

5/5 - Excellent

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Can't really say anything about it.... Milwaukee still closed from the Virus. Couldn't do anything.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Josh was VERY accommodating to my families needs. We didn't have soap in our room, he made sure we got it! He was always there (during his shift) when we needed something. THANK YOU JOSH :o) Ms. April...she went ABOVE & BEYOND to make our stay nice!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice. It was kinda sad we went to see a base ball game but due to the Covid 19 places were closed al we could do was walk around the lake

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safer at home order in place so not much to do but conveniently located to do lots of fun stuff when things open back up.