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

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

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 indoor dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a staircase, and green plants on the walls.

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Stella

SAR 520

SAR 601 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining table.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 1.4 km from Washburn Observatory

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 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.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and a glass railing.

3. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 2 km from Washburn Observatory

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 gym with exercise equipment, a wall of dumbbells, and large windows.

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

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

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 1.3 km from Washburn Observatory

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

A modern building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a tree with lights, and a bench.

5. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Marquette, 3 km from Washburn Observatory

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.

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

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.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 1.2 km from Washburn Observatory

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 bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

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

7. The Edgewater

Capitol, 1.6 km from Washburn Observatory

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

8. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

BENJAMIN

SAR 531

SAR 613 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic building with a sign reading "Hotel Ruby Marie."

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table, and a mirror.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a small table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

9. Hotel Ruby Marie

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Anthony

SAR 470

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

10. Moxy Madison Downtown

Marquette, 2.9 km from Washburn Observatory

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 gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows with a cityscape view.

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, 2.1 km from Washburn Observatory

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

12. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 1.1 km from Washburn Observatory

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 large window offering a view of a domed building, a round table, and blue chairs.

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.

13. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

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

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

4 km from Washburn Observatory

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.

A modern coffee station with a digital coffee maker, a kettle, and a tea kettle.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

15 km from Washburn Observatory

Deborah

SAR 463

SAR 521 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

19.5 km from Washburn Observatory

Phillip

SAR 480

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard stand, and a seating area with chairs.

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.

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

17. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

17.4 km from Washburn Observatory

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

A modern indoor space with a staircase, seating areas, and a large window.

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

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Madison

3.8 km from Washburn Observatory

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 bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative partition.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Greater Sandburg, 9.9 km from Washburn Observatory

Manpreet

SAR 397

SAR 459 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

A modern lobby with a white sofa, blue armchair, and green armchairs. There is a fireplace, a desk with two monitors, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

15 km from Washburn Observatory

Dawn

SAR 507

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Washburn Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 744 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 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
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 856 reviews	View

Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ruby Marie

10/10 Excellent

"Feel like you are stepping back to Victorian times!"

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 Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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."

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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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Allen Centennial Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Allen Centennial Gardens, a lovely green space in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at University of Wisconsin Geology Museum in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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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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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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UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Explore the waterfront in Madison with a trip to UW Goodspeed Family Pier. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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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 Washburn Observatory?

Washburn Observatory is located in a family-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 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Washburn Observatory?

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Washburn Observatory. Other good choices within a short distance include The Edgewater and DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Washburn Observatory?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Washburn Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washburn Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Washburn Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Washburn Observatory?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Washburn Observatory, click here.

What can I see and do near Washburn Observatory?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chazen Museum of Art, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, or Wisconsin Historical Museum. Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre, and Wisconsin Union Theater are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Washburn Observatory. You can check out the local talent at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts, and The Sylvee.

How can I get to Washburn Observatory?

If you're taking a train to the area, Madison Station is the closest station to Downtown Madison. There might not be many public transit options close to Washburn Observatory so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Washburn Observatory hotels

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

3. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

5. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

6. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

7. The Edgewater

8. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

9. Hotel Ruby Marie

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. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

17. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Madison

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

20. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

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Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ruby Marie

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Other attractions near Washburn Observatory

Camp Randall Stadium

Memorial Union Terrace

Allen Centennial Gardens

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Wisconsin Union Theater

Chazen Museum of Art

UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Memorial Library

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