Milwaukee, WI

Travel Guide

Milwaukee Art Museum featuring art and modern architecture
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee featuring a park
Milwaukee Art Museum showing a river or creek and a sunset
Basilica of Saint Josaphat

Where to stay in Milwaukee

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Central business district with cultural, financial, and historical landmarks, Downtown Milwaukee offers shopping at The Shops of Grand Avenue, art galleries in the Historic Third Ward, high-end dining, and vibrant nightlife. Explore the Milwaukee Public Market and Riverwalk, or hop on the free streetcar system.

Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Zoo which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Milwaukee County Zoo and Mayfair Mall while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

4.5/5(1,037 area reviews)

East Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4.5/5(514 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Westown
Historic Third Ward

Historic Third Ward

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Experience a historic warehouse district with a mix of specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and enjoy year-round gourmet options at the Milwaukee Public Market, easily accessible via The Hop.

Historic Third Ward
THE BEST Oreo cupcake!  The frosting tasted just like the center of an Oreo - and the recipe is top secret! #SweetSpot

Bay View

On the shores of Lake Michigan, this neighborhood boasts a vibrant art scene, with galleries along Kinnickinnic Avenue and local parks like South Shore Park and Humboldt Park offering various recreational activities.

Bay View
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 414 per night from May 28 to May 29
SAR 414
SAR 489 total
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,710 reviews)
Great hotel
"Wonderful hotel. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Hotel is so clean and well maintained. Great gym"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 708 per night from May 26 to May 27
SAR 708
SAR 835 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,631 reviews)
Unique hotel! Loved it
"Very nice hotel and accommodating"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

The Pfister Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West
2.5 out of 5
4229 W NATIONAL AVENUE, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 343 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 343
SAR 401 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee 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 Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,077 reviews)
Quick getaway
"Great downtown location. Room was like a studio apartment with full kitchen. Parking was cheaper than anywhere else. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

The Plaza Hotel
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
4 out of 5
840 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated pool
7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated pool
Caledonia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Caledonia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Review
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated pool
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 Milwaukee

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Milwaukee is wonderfully random place on a great lake!

5/5 - Excellent

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Can't really say anything about it.... Milwaukee still closed from the Virus. Couldn't do anything.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Josh was VERY accommodating to my families needs. We didn't have soap in our room, he made sure we got it! He was always there (during his shift) when we needed something. THANK YOU JOSH :o) Ms. April...she went ABOVE & BEYOND to make our stay nice!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice. It was kinda sad we went to see a base ball game but due to the Covid 19 places were closed al we could do was walk around the lake

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safer at home order in place so not much to do but conveniently located to do lots of fun stuff when things open back up.