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

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, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Izabella

SAR 520

SAR 601 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 1.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Tomislav

SAR 490

SAR 565 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with cushioned booths.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window providing natural light.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 1.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Charlotte

SAR 459

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

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

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

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 2 km from Washburn Observatory

Eve

SAR 539

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

Andrew

SAR 571

SAR 687 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase with wooden handrails and white walls.

A spacious living room with a large window, a grand piano, and a Christmas tree.

A stone building with a grand entrance, a sign for 'Governor's Mansion Inn & Cafe', and a Christmas tree in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

6. Governor's Mansion Inn

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Amy

SAR 657

SAR 759 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows with a city view, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a historic building.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a tray.

A dining area with a view of a large dome building through large windows.

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Lori

SAR 444

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.

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.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 1.2 km from Washburn Observatory

Brooke

SAR 490

SAR 565 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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.

9. The Edgewater

Capitol, 1.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Javier

SAR 589

SAR 775 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, illuminated signage, and a clear view of the street.

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

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

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

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Jim

SAR 481

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern interior with a brown sofa, a round marble coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern building with a sign reading "The DYLIN" and a brick facade.

11. The Dylin

Tenney-Lapham, 2.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Debbie

SAR 460

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with a green awning, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees.

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

A room with a wooden desk, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

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

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Spencer

SAR 507

SAR 586 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

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

13. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Tyler

SAR 575

SAR 664 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A restaurant with a buffet, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking the street.

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

14. Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Regent, 1.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Angela

SAR 425

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

15. Moxy Madison Downtown

Marquette, 2.9 km from Washburn Observatory

Melissa

SAR 559

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a large wall display and two reception desks.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.1 km from Washburn Observatory

nelda

SAR 639

SAR 738 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

17. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 1.1 km from Washburn Observatory

eric

SAR 535

SAR 683 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the lake, and a railing.

A two-story house with a front porch, a fire escape, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a room with a wooden door and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

18. Mendota Lake House Inn

Tenney-Lapham, 2.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Nicholas

SAR 693

SAR 800 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Kevin

SAR 462

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a desk, a television, a framed picture, and a lamp.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

4 km from Washburn Observatory

JULIE

SAR 379

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 728 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 849 reviews	View

Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

10/10 Excellent

"I was a little skeptical to stay near college center but was pleasantly surprised at this hotel. Our room was clean, the shuttle was a great extra service, easy walk to Camp Randall, and Mifflin Street . Breakfast buffet had good options and was managed well!! Would stay here again ."

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice clean and a great breakfast"

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything about this hotel was great except for the fact that you will be charged $25 per night for parking which wasn't expressed beforehand as well as an holding fee for the room. Plus tax! Also if you park on the ground floor and not in the garage the homeless will be walking around the cars and hanging around the building."

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

10/10 Excellent

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The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"would stay here again!! the process was really smooth and the fully contactless check-in/out was really convenient! the staff member i talked to in order to reserve parking was very kind and very helpful! thank you Mike! i do wish the 30 minute vehicle unloading zone was marked more clearly, as i am still unsure if i used the correct spot. would recommend!!"

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was outstanding!"

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We have been here several times, convenient location. Great parking garage. Rooms are awesome. Great coffee bar and restaurant."

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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. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

5. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

6. Governor's Mansion Inn

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

9. The Edgewater

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

11. The Dylin

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

13. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

14. Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

15. Moxy Madison Downtown

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

17. Graduate by Hilton Madison

18. Mendota Lake House Inn

19. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

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Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

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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