Madison, WI

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
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Where to stay in Madison

Madison showing a garden, a house and flowers

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
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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.

Monona
Madison's first and best Thai restaurant. I can't imagine Pad Thai tasting any better than how they make it.

Marquette

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While Marquette isn't home to many top sights, Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 First Unitarian Society Meeting House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Regent
This spot is an ice rink in the winter but a beautiful place to spend the day in the city of Madison #adventure

Tenney-Lapham

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.

Tenney-Lapham
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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 Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.

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 522 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 522
SAR 602 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (2,496 reviews)
"Long weekend stay to visit my daughter. The hotel was beautifully kept, staff was friendly and I could walk everywhere. Amenities were great. We used the pool and gym everyday. I’ll be back next time"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

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 287 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
SAR 287
SAR 332 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,172 reviews)
"Hotel is clean and convenient location."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Moxy Madison Downtown
Moxy Madison Downtown
3.5 out of 5
823 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 484 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
SAR 484
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"I had a great stay. There is valet parking, but honestly I never used it. just took advantage of the two hour parking around the area. If you move your car by 10am every morning to a new spot, you get another two hours. easy peasy. the room was clean and I like the stash closets on every floor. you ..."

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Moxy Madison Downtown
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
The Dylin
4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"This property was absolutely fantastic. The parking ramp was easy to use and the check in was seamless. We loved our stay so much and we were impressed by how much the Dylin had to offer in their rooms"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

The Dylin
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy ...
3.2/10 (10 reviews)
Fishing outing
"Fished the Madison chain while we stayed here. 20 minutes to the ramp. Plenty of places to eat in neighborhood easy gas stops on easy to ramp. Plenty of room to move around in house for the four of us. Driveway and street parking were available for two bass boats and trucks. Electric hook up was ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2024

Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Two bedroom suite with city views  in the heart of downtown Madison
Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Madison lake view
"Second time staying here. Love to neighborhood. Easy to walk to restaurants bars shopping. View of the lake is beautiful. Can’t wait for warm weather to enjoy to 3rd floor patio!"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
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
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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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.