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A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves with bottles, glasses, and a flat-screen TV. There are four bar stools with green cushions.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorative floor lamp.

A modern interior with a spherical light fixture, wooden flooring, and two rectangular planters with water features.

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.1 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Stella

SAR 520

SAR 601 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A historic building with a large tree in front, arched windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden balcony with a metal railing, a wooden barrel, and a stone building with an arched doorway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a view of greenery through the window.

A balcony with ornate metal railings, a wooden door, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

2. Mansion Hill Inn

Capitol, 1.7 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Nicole

SAR 995

SAR 1,241 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a mascot statue.

An indoor swimming pool with a red and white color scheme, seating areas, and large windows.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 1.1 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Lyndsay

SAR 459

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small round table.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 1.8 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Annie

SAR 539

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a central pillar.

A hotel room with a view of a cityscape, including a prominent dome building.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a large window.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 0.9 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

ZOE

SAR 424

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A room with a large display of colorful items in glass containers, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a television screen. There are several chairs and tables arranged for seating.

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Marquette, 3 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Ryan

SAR 488

SAR 587 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, large windows, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with round tables, rectangular tables, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern coffee shop interior with a central island displaying snacks and beverages, a reception desk, and a variety of coffee and tea options.

The exterior of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 0.7 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

John

SAR 443

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel with a view of the water at sunset, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A waterfront hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the water.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and large windows offering views of the city.

8. The Edgewater

Capitol, 1.6 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Javier

SAR 642

SAR 837 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinetry, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

9. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.4 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

BENJAMIN

SAR 531

SAR 613 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a foosball table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern interior with a central table, chairs, a sofa, and a colorful abstract mural.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

10. Moxy Madison Downtown

Marquette, 2.8 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Megan

SAR 412

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large conference table, two chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a view of a cityscape with a prominent dome building.

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a large domed building with classical architecture.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, located at a street corner.

11. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Stephanie

SAR 638

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a fire pit, and a deer statue.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a ceiling with a unique design.

A storefront with a neon sign reading "Camp Trippalindee."

A cozy bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and wicker chairs.

12. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 1 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

eric

SAR 482

SAR 622 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent building featuring a dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a well-lit plaza.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, bookshelves, and a bar.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a bookshelf with books and bottles.

A room with a view of a large dome building, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

13. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 2 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Brittany

SAR 466

SAR 538 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel exterior with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage and cookies.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

3.4 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

JULIE

SAR 334

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a wooden floor.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and safety signs.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

14.7 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Deborah

SAR 463

SAR 521 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and artwork on the wall.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

16. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

17.3 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Charles

SAR 417

SAR 474 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, large windows, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a grey sofa, a large window with a city view, and a wardrobe.

A modern bar area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar counter with stools.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Madison

4 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Michael

SAR 559

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings for non-diving and diving areas, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a display of various items on the wall.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative partition.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Greater Sandburg, 10 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Manpreet

SAR 397

SAR 459 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a TV screen displaying a news program, and a counter with various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

15.2 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Dawn

SAR 507

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, red chairs, and a table with chairs.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and booths, red and brown patterned chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights, and exercise balls.

20. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

Greater Sandburg, 11.3 km from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Cami

SAR 361

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 744 reviews	View
Mansion Hill Inn	9.8 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

The Edgewater

Downtown Madison

SAR 642

SAR 837 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Downtown Madison

SAR 443

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Downtown Madison

SAR 424

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Downtown Madison

SAR 459

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Downtown Madison

SAR 539

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a view of a large dome building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Downtown Madison

SAR 447

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Graduate by Hilton Madison

Downtown Madison

SAR 482

SAR 622 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern building with a sign reading 'Highland Corner Grill.'

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view through large windows.

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Regent

SAR 424

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Top University of Wisconsin Geology Museum Hotel Reviews

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless, spacious accommodation for a two-night stay for three of us. Excellent walkable location with a lovely view of Lake Monona from the kitchen/living room. Will definitely stay here again."

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it"

Hotel Ruby Marie

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was. Exceptional. Our room was beautiful. Our check in person was excellent throughout. The building and plants/flowers were very well maintained. Nice to have breakfast included but my 1 and only complaint was that the eggs were cold. All else was spot on!"

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Give your staff a nice bonus"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Have stayed there before it’s always nice"

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are small but comfortable, and the bed and pillows are very comfortable! Location is great, front-desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The exercise gym is spacious and well-designed, looking onto a small patio. This is my second stay at this hotel and I would book it again when returning to downtown Madison."

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

10/10 Excellent

"A good place to stay if you’re in a budget"

Other attractions near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

A stone archway with inscriptions and statues, surrounded by greenery.

Camp Randall Stadium

9.0/10 (1,067 reviews)

Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A lakeside café with colorful chairs and tables, people relaxing, and boats on the water.

Memorial Union Terrace

9.8/10 (32 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chazen Museum of Art

8.8/10 (100 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chazen Museum of Art during your travels in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Wisconsin Field House

Catch an event at Wisconsin Field House during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Kohl Center

8.8/10 (838 reviews)

Catch an event at Kohl Center during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Washburn Observatory

You can learn about the history of Madison with a stop at Washburn Observatory. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Wisconsin Union Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Wisconsin Union Theater on your trip to Madison. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Memorial Library

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Memorial Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Wisconsin Geology Museum?

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum is located in a budget-friendly area of Madison known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum?

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include The Edgewater and Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of Wisconsin Geology Museum?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum.

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What can I see and do near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chazen Museum of Art, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, or Wisconsin Historical Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre, and Wisconsin Union Theater. You can check out the local talent at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts, and The Sylvee.

How can I get to University of Wisconsin Geology Museum?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Madison Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by University of Wisconsin Geology Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for University of Wisconsin Geology Museum hotels

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

2. Mansion Hill Inn

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

7. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

8. The Edgewater

9. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10. Moxy Madison Downtown

11. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

12. Graduate by Hilton Madison

13. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

16. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Madison

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

19. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

20. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

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Hotels recommended for families near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

The Edgewater

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Madison

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Top University of Wisconsin Geology Museum Hotel Reviews

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Hotel Ruby Marie

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

Other attractions near University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Camp Randall Stadium

Memorial Union Terrace

Chazen Museum of Art

Wisconsin Field House

Kohl Center

Washburn Observatory

Wisconsin Union Theater

Memorial Library

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