Milwaukee, WI

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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 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 Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
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 Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4.5/5(514 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
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
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
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 484 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 484
SAR 571 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,168 reviews)
"This is one of the coolest, most interesting hotels we've ever stayed at, and we travel a fair amount. I took one star off for service because the wait staff at Aria forgot the chopsticks with the sushi (which was surprisingly good) and were a bit slow to clear dishes. Otherwise, exceptional in every ..."

Reviewed on 29 January 2025

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Hilton Milwaukee
Hilton Milwaukee
4 out of 5
509 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 386 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 386
SAR 455 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,064 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Hilton Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is SAR 554 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 554
SAR 653 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (1,612 reviews)
"Always a perfect stay at the Pfister. Love it there and we’re very happy with the renovations. Only complaint is the sound in the spa treatments rooms. Speakers are blown out and very distracting."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

The Pfister Hotel
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! (1,057 reviews)
"I loved the old style of decoration in the reception area, but in general it is like going back to the past, tranquility without luxuries, that's what I loved."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

The Plaza Hotel
Amazing Five Bedroom Milwaukee Vacation Home!!
Amazing Five Bedroom Milwaukee Vacation Home!!
Sussex
Stay at this vacation home in Sussex. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Sussex Bowl and Purloin Studio are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Winter Get Away
"We have a family of 10 and this house was perfect for us. There was entertainment for all ages. Large areas for everyone to gather but also gave everyone their own space. Loved watching movies while swimming in the pool. Host was excellent to work with and process was easy."

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

Amazing Five Bedroom Milwaukee Vacation Home!!
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! (66 reviews)
"Excellent location for our family. Will return!"

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
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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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.

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