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.

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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
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
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 SAR 521 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 521
SAR 602 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (2,615 reviews)
"Personable service, clean, great location."

Reviewed on 22 May 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
The price is SAR 387 per night from May 25 to May 26
SAR 387
SAR 447 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (940 reviews)
"Clean property and friendly service. Very well maintained and warm swimming pool. Room was spacious."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
3 out of 5
2424 University Avenue, Madison, WI
The price is SAR 484 per night from May 25 to May 26
SAR 484
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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)
"I didn't like that the room was to far from the front .lots of walking around every time asked about changing the room promise and not done"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"The property was clean, the apartment had everything I could need and the washing machine and dryer were a good thing to have on hand for laundry."

Reviewed on 19 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 ...
3.2/10 (10 reviews)
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
Two bedroom suite with city views  in the heart of downtown Madison
Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Perfect
"Great location,"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
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.