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
#localsecrets
Did you know Milwaukee has a secret waterfall?

Glendale

Glendale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bayshore Town Center or Milwaukee River Bike Trail.

Glendale
Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield

Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield

3 out of 5
16865 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI
The price is SAR 315 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
SAR 315
SAR 364 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Brookfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,172 reviews)
"It was in a good location with a lot around it. The lobby was really nice and the room was ok. It had nice furnishings but the layout was weird. You had to turn on your side to watch tv when normally it is facing the TV. The room also had a scent that smelled like cat litter. If we had been staying ..."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Sonesta Select Milwaukee Brookfield
Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore

Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore

3 out of 5
8900 N Kildeer Ct, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 401 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 401
SAR 465 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I had a lovely evening. Thank you."

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

3.5 out of 5
375 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI
The price is SAR 326 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 326
SAR 377 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Brookfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (319 reviews)
"Place is accessible to the highway and restaurants, the room was very clean. I utilized the fitness room twice it was quiet no one there so I was able to do my workout on my own. I was able to get food from the lounge area and it was very tasty."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
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! (1,104 reviews)
A 4th of July to remember.
"Had a great 4th of July weekend here. Beautiful and well kept building. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 14 July 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! (87 reviews)
Westown Milwaukee
"The condo unit was perfect. It is situated within walking distance of many things we wanted to do. Very clean and modern. We walked to dinner (9/10 of a mile) at County Clare Irish Inn and Pub. I would highly recommend it! The parking and entering the building and condo was harder to do than I expected, ..."

Reviewed on 17 July 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Everything was good and convenience. Walking around comfortable. Quite area. Love this place."

Reviewed on 9 July 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.