Madison, WI

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
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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.

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
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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
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
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! (2,718 reviews)
"Location was great! Desk staff was helpful"

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
2.5 out of 5
8102 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 220 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 220
SAR 254 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast great hot tub And pool"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
3 out of 5
516 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI
The price is SAR 270 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
SAR 270
SAR 312 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"Decent breakfast. 4th floor seemed newly renovated in an older property."

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham 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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"The on-line check in and door key process worked well."

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

The Dylin
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Very accommodating
"The manager was very responsive and timely. Allowed us to store our luggage before check-in. Accommodations were clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Birthday trip
"Great stay! Sam provided top to bottom an easy and great experience."

Reviewed on 29 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.