Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide

Milwaukee

A river with a city skyline, including a tall building with a pointed roof, and a park with yellow trees.
A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and modern buildings.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent historic building featuring a clock tower, a Christmas tree, and a snow-covered intersection.
A city skyline at sunset with a river in the foreground and a rocky shoreline.
A colorful boat with painted decorations and figures.

Stay near popular Downtown Milwaukee attractions

A public market building with a rooster sign, a thatched-roof structure, and a tall tower in the background.
Photo by Dailey Adventurers
Open Photo by Dailey Adventurers

Milwaukee Public Market

9.4/10 (589 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity Milwaukee Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee Haunted Walking Tour

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Rp571.552
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

Rp714.440
per adult
2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Rp89.305
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride

Rp2.080.807
per adult
Private Downtown Milwaukee Helicopter Ride
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Rp464.386
per adult
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee

City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee

Rp142.709
per adult
City of Neighborhoods: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Milwaukee
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Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is Rp3.276.137 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.276.137
Rp3.862.565 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

4 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
The price is Rp2.241.233 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.241.233
Rp2.642.415 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is Rp2.975.137 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.975.137
Rp3.507.687 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

2.5 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
The price is Rp1.774.879 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp1.774.879
Rp2.092.582 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The lobby is wonderful, with pleasant and plentiful seating and activities. We were placed into a room for people with disabilities, which we do not have and did not request. The room was very sparsely furnished, which is understandable for the purpose it serves, but lacking the warmth we wanted. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.521.409 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp2.521.409
Rp2.972.743 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
525 N Jefferson Street Milwaukee WI
The price is Rp1.877.529 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.877.529
Rp2.213.607 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Find the best Downtown Milwaukee areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Milwaukee
Learn more about Downtown Milwaukee
A river with buildings reflecting on the water, a bridge, and a tall building with a green roof.

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

The Milwaukee County Zoo entrance with a sign, surrounded by trees and plants.

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

A river with boats, a marina, and historic buildings along the waterfront.

Historic Third Ward

Unique features of Historic Third Ward include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Lake Michigan or Milwaukee Public Market while you're exploring the area.

A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.

East Town

Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park are top sights in East Town, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

A classical building with ornate columns and a dome, surrounded by blooming pink roses.
Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ
Open Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ

Westown

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

Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide