Downtown Madison Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Madison
Stay near popular Downtown Madison attractions
Things to do

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Madison

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
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Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Edgewater
"Beautiful view. Large room. Excellent staff."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
"Excellent location to explore Madison."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Best Western Premier Park Hotel
"This was lovely in every way. Right across from the Capitol near breakfast, dinner, and late night. Good paid food options on site, as well. Easy walk to Monona Terrace to see the lake. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Parking was $30 and valet only, but easy to pull into the garage to hand ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"Everything was superb. Will stay there again"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"Great stay and excellent location"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Madison

Monona
Monona is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Lake Monona.
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.

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

Bay Creek
Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.





