Madison, WI

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
Photo provided by Visit Madison
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Where to stay in Madison

Madison showing a garden, a house and flowers

Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
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Monona

Situated on Lake Monona's southeastern shore, this Madison suburb boasts the historic Indian Mounds Park, a site on the National Register of Historic Places.

Monona
Madison's first and best Thai restaurant. I can't imagine Pad Thai tasting any better than how they make it.

Marquette

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While Marquette isn't home to many top sights, Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marquette
I love this sign.  Spotted near the UW Madison campus.  #iconography #vaf2012 #octopus #sign #retro

Regent

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Regent might not have many top sights, but Camp Randall Stadium and First Unitarian Society Meeting House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Greenbush

While Greenbush might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kohl Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.

Greenbush
This spot is an ice rink in the winter but a beautiful place to spend the day in the city of Madison #adventure

Tenney-Lapham

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.

Tenney-Lapham
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 AED 511 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 511
AED 590 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,468 reviews)
"good location"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
3 out of 5
5217 E Terrace Dr, Madison, WI
The price is AED 278 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 278
AED 321 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,168 reviews)
"Our room had a tv room off the sleeping area, very cool"

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Best Western West Towne Suites
Best Western West Towne Suites
2.5 out of 5
650 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI
The price is AED 265 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
AED 265
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
"Building was well maintained and there was a nice breakfast area which was available most of the day and evening for gathering with friends."

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Best Western West Towne Suites
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 Dylin
The Dylin
4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Codes worked. One gal was locked out due to a dead battery. No one there. Underground parking. Walk to capital and shops."

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

The Dylin
Two bedroom suite with city views  in the heart of downtown Madison
Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Madison lake view
"Second time staying here. Love to neighborhood. Easy to walk to restaurants bars shopping. View of the lake is beautiful. Can’t wait for warm weather to enjoy to 3rd floor patio!"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Two bedroom suite with city views in the heart of downtown Madison
Charming 2-bedroom house close to airport and downtown with many amenities
Charming 2-bedroom house close to airport and downtown with many amenities
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy Center are located nearby.
Our stay
"The home is super cute and the owners were very quick to respond to questions. I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house close to airport and downtown with many amenities
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 Madison

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1396
5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
1073
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
191
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
24
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I visit Madison every three or for months on business.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent places to visit but dont go when the rallies are on your way.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love Madison

4/5 - Good

Richard

The city is poised to fight the Home-@ Stay order, the MATC is poised to start with regular distancing, or so it seems.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice City!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I miss living in Madison, it’s a much more polite and friendly city than La Crosse.