Milwaukee, WI

Travel Guide

Milwaukee Art Museum featuring art and modern architecture
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

Where to stay in Milwaukee

Downtown skyline with Buildings along the Milwaukee River, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Shutterstock ID 523595590

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
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Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mayfair Mall and AMF Bowlero Lanes 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
The Milwaukee Riverwalk System began in 1993, as a means to offer public access to the river.  Once complete, the Riverwalk will extend 3.1 miles along both sides of the Milwaukee River, from the site of the former North Avenue Dam, through Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to Lake Michigan.

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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
Ferris Wheel Spinning Round Illuminated in Night Sky

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

West Allis
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
The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is AED 462 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 462
AED 544 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,935 reviews)
Yes, the room was spotless. The staff members went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is AED 444 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 444
AED 523 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,553 reviews)
Service was quick and staff were nice.

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
The price is AED 367 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 367
AED 433 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,042 reviews)
GREAT HOTEL. You can tell its family owned. Clean. Luxury. The amenities are above and beyond....for instance the complimentary happy hour and light food bites...more like a meal. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. After our stay we looked at their other locations so we can be sure to stay ...

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee 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.
The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street Milwaukee WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
Always stay at the Plaza when I’m in Milwaukee

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

The Plaza Hotel
Wooded Hills/Indoor Pool/Hot Tub/Arcade

Wooded Hills/Indoor Pool/Hot Tub/Arcade

Sussex WI
Stay at this vacation home in Sussex. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Menomonee Park and Sussex Bowl are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Host was extremely helpful both before we arrived and throughout our stay. He made our comfort a top priority and was very dedicated to ensuring we had a good stay.The pool was huge and heated to a great temp, and our kids loved the arcade games!Our family had a great time overall!

Reviewed on 5 February 2026

Wooded Hills/Indoor Pool/Hot Tub/Arcade
Kasa Westown Milwaukee

Kasa Westown Milwaukee

4 out of 5
840 West Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
Everything was great . Very clean,parking was good .

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
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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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.