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A brick building with a large window, a door with a sign, and a street lamp.

A landscaped garden with a pathway, a lamp post, and a view of a body of water.

A view through a window with a grid pattern, displaying a lake, boats, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned rug, a small table, and a decorative wall piece.

1. Hatchery Riverside Hotel & Event Venue

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2.1 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Alexander Henrik

SAR 814

SAR 1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a 'NO DIVING' sign, and a pool.

A reception area with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a framed picture of a bridge, and a snack shop named 'Hilton Honors'.

A lobby with two green armchairs, a small round table with a plant, and a framed cityscape painting on the wall.

A modern restaurant with green and brown chairs, a coffee shop sign, and a brick wall with a TV.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 1.6 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Robert

SAR 411

SAR 473 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A brick building with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign for 'Pharmacy'.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows. Tables are set with white tablecloths and black chairs.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a large bed with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Charmant Hotel

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Stacey

SAR 571

SAR 743 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the street.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue chairs and orange chairs, with large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a coffee station, an Inspired table, and a Home2 sign.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2.1 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Terra

SAR 396

SAR 455 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, cars parked outside, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and tables, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Gundersen Hotel & Suites

Powell-Poage-Hamilton, 2.6 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Nicolas

SAR 298

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a counter with a digital screen, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, seating area, and large windows.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2.1 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Paula

SAR 380

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a reception area with a counter and a plant.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, several tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a Christmas tree.

An indoor swimming pool with clear depth markings, a lifeguard warning sign, and a covered seating area with chairs.

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 1.9 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Tom

SAR 385

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a river and bridge.

A riverside hotel with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a bridge and river.

A hotel entrance with a numbered sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and rocks.

8. Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2.3 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Jean

SAR 411

SAR 473 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cozy indoor seating area with a fireplace, stone walls, and a bar with a green accent wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a wall with a patterned design and a painting.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden dining table, and large windows with shutters.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, seating, and shelves of liquor bottles.

9. Radisson Hotel La Crosse

Historic Downtown La Crosse, 2.2 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Mary

SAR 436

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Candlewood Suites" sign, featuring a brick facade and a modern design.

A reception desk with a wooden panel and a sign that reads "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, black appliances, and blue chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, a painting, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Candlewood Suites La Crosse N by IHG

Lower Northside, 1.7 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Robert

SAR 349

SAR 401 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a television on a shelf, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a signboard, and a clear sky.

A Rodeway Inn with a large sign, a covered outdoor area, and a paved entrance.

A reception area with a counter, a wooden cabinet, a bulletin board, and a clock on the wall.

11. Rodeway Inn La Crosse

Lower Northside, 1.9 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Timothy

SAR 185

SAR 213 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal railings, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facade, multiple floors, and a covered parking area.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a fire pit.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska La Crosse Area by IHG

7.4 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Lori

SAR 402

SAR 456 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining area with tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

13. Best Western Plus LaCrescent / LaCrosse

6.1 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Michael

SAR 411

SAR 460 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A breakfast bar with a sign reading "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE", a fruit basket, juice dispensers, and a menu board.

A hot tub with metal railings, a tiled floor, and a view of a landscaped area through large windows.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise balls.

14. Hampton Inn Lacrosse/Onalaska

7.5 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Anne

SAR 348

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A lobby with a stone wall, a wooden bench, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, wooden staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

15. Stoney Creek Hotel La Crosse - Onalaska

7.2 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Mary

SAR 436

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A garden with a small stream, lush greenery, and a wooden cabin.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond reflecting the building.

A house with a front yard featuring white hydrangea bushes, pink flowers, and a small table with a grill.

A dining table with a basket of snacks, a coffee pot, and a plate of food.

16. Rainbow Ridge Farms Bed and Breakfast Onalaska/La Crosse

12.6 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

"Absolutely loved our stay & Rainbow Ridge! Cindy & Donna are wonderful hosts offering hospitality and many opportunities to relax or participate in farm activities. We didn’t milk or collect eggs but we did get to interact with many of the pet characters. Our climb up the ridge is truly memorable, thanks to Cindy for reminding me to take my phone for pictures! Breakfast was delicious, our rest peaceful. Hope to be back soon!"

Tanya

SAR 537

SAR 566 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a high wooden ceiling and large windows.

A motel with a large parking lot, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating an indoor pool.

A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, a kitchen area with a sink and countertop, and a patterned carpet.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham West Salem

14.6 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Josh

SAR 284

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and coffee maker.

A sign for Prairie Inn & Suites with a vacancy indicator and an entrance arrow.

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a dresser, a bathtub, and a window with blinds.

A vending machine and an ice dispenser in a hallway.

18. Prairie Inn and Suites Holmen/La Cross

12.1 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Clifford

SAR 216

SAR 239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, wooden chairs, and tables.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, multiple entry points, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI

Northside, 4.3 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Lawrence

SAR 258

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a wooden bench, a seating area, a refrigerator, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of stone and painted exteriors, and a clear sky in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, seating, and various kitchen appliances.

20. Spark by Hilton La Crosse Onalaska

6.8 km from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Walter

SAR 316

SAR 365 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hatchery Riverside Hotel & Event Venue	10.0 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Charmant Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse	9.4 Exceptional 959 reviews	View
Gundersen Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Hotel Reviews

Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Due to remodeling the score is not higher. Great location but parking and amenities were not the greatest"

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and location is great"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and updated. Staff was excellent. Breakfast was basic, but good. Very good hotel for the price."

Gundersen Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Well cleaned room. The breakfast had good choices. Convenient location to eating options and the Gunderson Medical Center. Check-in went fast, the front desk lady was friendly. We had a couple questions in the morning,waited for a bit, but staff never came out and no one was around. Other than that it was a great stay overall."

Days Inn by Wyndham La Crosse

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!"

Super 8 by Wyndham La Crosse

10/10 Excellent

"Good place"

Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in a great location"

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I stayed for one night while in La Crosse to check out the college. The staff at the front desk were so amazing and helpful! Their electric car charging station wasn’t working, but they had purchased a cable for charging and got my car charged for me! That was so kind! The room was nice and spacious. Decorated very modern. All in all, it was a very enjoyable stay! If our daughter ends up at UW La Crosse, we will definitely stay there when we visit her!"

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Oktoberfest Grounds

8.0/10 (121 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Oktoberfest Grounds during your stay in La Crosse. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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A cityscape with dense residential areas, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

Grandad Bluff Park

9.6/10 (494 reviews)

After visiting Grandad Bluff Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Crosse. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Myrick Park

8.8/10 (101 reviews)

Myrick Park is just one of the places to see in La Crosse, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Swarthout Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Swarthout Museum in La Crosse. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Hixon House

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of La Crosse with a stop at Hixon House. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Children's Museum of La Crosse

8.6/10 (41 reviews)

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of La Crosse during your travels to La Crosse. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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St. Rose of Viterbo Convent

You can find out about the history of La Crosse with a stop at St. Rose of Viterbo Convent. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Mary of the Angels Chapel

10.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of La Crosse with a stop at Mary of the Angels Chapel. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in a welcoming area of La Crosse known for its beautiful river views and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Other good options within a few miles include Gundersen Hotel & Suites and Radisson Hotel La Crosse.

How many hotels will I find near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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What can I see and do near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Dahl Auto Museum and Swarthout Museum. Enjoy the outdoors at Grandad Bluff Park, Riverside Park, or Myrick Park. Lounge by the water at Pettibone Beach and Black River Beach.

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Our top choices for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hotels

1. Hatchery Riverside Hotel & Event Venue

2. Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

3. The Charmant Hotel

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

5. Gundersen Hotel & Suites

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8. Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse

9. Radisson Hotel La Crosse

10. Candlewood Suites La Crosse N by IHG

11. Rodeway Inn La Crosse

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska La Crosse Area by IHG

13. Best Western Plus LaCrescent / LaCrosse

14. Hampton Inn Lacrosse/Onalaska

15. Stoney Creek Hotel La Crosse - Onalaska

16. Rainbow Ridge Farms Bed and Breakfast Onalaska/La Crosse

17. AmericInn by Wyndham West Salem

18. Prairie Inn and Suites Holmen/La Cross

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI

20. Spark by Hilton La Crosse Onalaska

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Top University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Hotel Reviews

Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI

Gundersen Hotel & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham La Crosse

Super 8 by Wyndham La Crosse

Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

Other attractions near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Oktoberfest Grounds

Grandad Bluff Park

Myrick Park

Swarthout Museum

Hixon House

Children's Museum of La Crosse

St. Rose of Viterbo Convent

Mary of the Angels Chapel

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