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 Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Making use of the weather and big buildings in Chicago.

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
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 UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Westown
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
The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is AED 434 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
AED 434
AED 512 total
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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! (1,812 reviews)
Ive stayed here many times, never disappointed.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

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 380 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
AED 380
AED 448 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
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! (2,447 reviews)
Wonderful staff, courteous and kind!

Reviewed on 27 November 2025

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6401 S 13th Street Milwaukee WI
The price is AED 291 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 291
AED 343 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
Very clean room . Amazing staff

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport by IHG
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! (1,152 reviews)
Was very pleased with the corner room 277. Loved it that it had a separate bedroom and a kitchen as well. Made our stay sooo comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

The Plaza Hotel
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! (117 reviews)
Great location! Comfortable bed. Roomy space.

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
ROVE LIVING/KL - Malt House

ROVE LIVING/KL - Malt House

4 out of 5
1009 West Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
Great building and apartment. Had an issue getting the key into the building, as it was not in lockbox. Took a few days into my stay to get it, but luckily the code to the apartment worked. Would stay again, though. They were very communicative

Reviewed on 7 October 2025

ROVE LIVING/KL - 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.