Madison, WI

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Madison which includes street scenes and a city
Madison which includes street scenes and a city
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Madison featuring a garden, signage and cycling
Madison featuring street scenes

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Where to stay in Madison

Wisconsin State Capitol building, view from Monona Terrace rooftop.; Shutterstock ID 5305432

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
Madison Skyline

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.

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Campus Area

If you're spending some time in Campus Area, Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run are top sights worth seeing.

Campus Area
USA, Wisconsin. Panoramic view of Fall colors reflected on the still waters of the harbor in Bayfield on Lake Superior.

Marquette

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

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.

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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 Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.

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
The price is SAR 443 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 443
SAR 512 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (3,514 reviews)
Excellent service.

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center

3 out of 5
5217 E Terrace Dr Madison WI
The price is SAR 268 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 268
SAR 309 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,418 reviews)
Would be 5 but some people don’t understand what non smoking means. Elevator smelled like cigarettes.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
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
The price is SAR 230 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
SAR 230
SAR 265 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,186 reviews)
Didn't get a receipt at check out. Check in was slow because nobody at the desk. Was told I couldn't get the safe deposit charge reversed because of how I booked the room. No drinking glasses in the room so had to use the coffee cups for water. Mold in the shower wall tops. Room was quiet and reasonably ...

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI 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 by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

The Dylin by Mint House
Private Pool - HOT TUB - Sauna - Game Room - Pets

Private Pool - HOT TUB - Sauna - Game Room - Pets

Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Sun Prairie. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sun Prairie Family ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
This home was a great place for our extended family to spend the holidays together. There was plenty of space for people to spread out and activities (games, pool, pickle ball) for kids and adults. My one critique is that the cooking equipment could be improved. For a large house meant for a big ...

Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Private Pool - HOT TUB - Sauna - Game Room - Pets
Hot Tub - Private Pool - Game Room - 20 min DT

Hot Tub - Private Pool - Game Room - 20 min DT

2 out of 5
Sun Prairie Wisconsin
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Our stay went exceptionally well and the home was prepared for our arrival. We had two requests last minute and our host could not have more accommodating. If you are in need of a place to stay and need room for several people, this location work definitely work for you.

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

Hot Tub - Private Pool - Game Room - 20 min DT
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.

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