Downtown Madison Travel Guide

Madison

A large domed building surrounded by modern cityscape and a body of water.
A city skyline with a prominent dome building, a waterfront, and various modern and historic structures.
A nighttime cityscape with a prominent illuminated dome building, streetlights, and a clear road.
A city street leading to a large, illuminated capitol building at dusk.
A tree-lined street leading to a large white dome building.

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A football stadium with a large crowd, a marching band, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jessica Rentmeester
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

9.4/10 (3,148 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top university in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp181.822
per traveller
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Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Madison

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 Rp2.142.650 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.142.650
Rp2.474.760 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,293 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
The Edgewater

The Edgewater

4.5 out of 5
1001 Wisconsin Place Madison WI
The price is Rp3.112.069 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp3.112.069
Rp4.055.250 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
The Edgewater
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4 out of 5
525 West Johnson Street Madison WI
The price is Rp1.988.503 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp1.988.503
Rp2.296.720 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms are small but comfortable, and the bed and pillows are very comfortable! Location is great, front-desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The exercise gym is spacious and well-designed, looking onto a small patio. This is my second stay at this hotel and I would book it again when returning ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
The Dylin

The Dylin

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
The price is Rp2.203.652 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp2.203.652
Rp2.545.219 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"This is a great place at the right price. It was sort of a pain to check in because there is no one there and you have to do it by phone, but it ended up going fine. My room, a studio, was very nice and very comfortable. I would check this place anytime I want to stay a night in Madison."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Dylin
Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

4 out of 5
22 S Carroll Street Madison WI
The price is Rp2.605.093 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.605.093
Rp3.008.882 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location across the street from the capitol on the campus side, clean rooms and friendly staff. Lobby and public spaces are a little dated, so wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to gather with others, but we were perfectly happy with our room and the location and would happily stay there ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

3.5 out of 5
231 S. Pinckney Street Madison WI
The price is Rp2.513.148 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.513.148
Rp2.902.686 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium are located ...
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Madison

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A calm lake with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by trees.

Monona

Monona is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Lake Monona.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent dome-shaped building, a waterfront, and a circular structure with multiple towers.

Capitol

If you're spending some time in Capitol, Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Campus Area

While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Kohl Center.

A marina with numerous sailboats docked, calm water reflecting the boats and surrounding trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

Marquette

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

A car wash sign with an octopus mascot and the name 'Octopus'.
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Regent

When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Madison Travel Guide