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 Wisconsin Field House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Regent
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
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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
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 Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 511
AED 590 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (2,367 reviews)
Quick Stay
"Female clerk at check-in was great. Shuttle driver on Monday was wonderful. Water in room would have been nice. Food in bar was excellent, and servers were attentive and friendly."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Moxy Madison Downtown
Moxy Madison Downtown
3.5 out of 5
823 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI
The price is AED 360 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 360
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kohl Center and Camp Randall ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Modern style we love. Will look for other Moxy locations when we travel. But the bathroom light was motion sensor— no one wants a bright light turning on in the middle of the night."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Moxy Madison Downtown
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
2.5 out of 5
8102 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI
The price is AED 196 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 196
AED 227 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The person working the front desk initially could not find my reservation. But once I showed the paid receipt and confirmation information suddenly we were able to create a reservation. Free of charge of course. Everything else was uneventful and clean."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
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 Kohl Center and Camp Randall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Great location, clean, easy -- really great stay!"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

The Dylin
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy ...
3.2/10 (10 reviews)
Fishing outing
"Fished the Madison chain while we stayed here. 20 minutes to the ramp. Plenty of places to eat in neighborhood easy gas stops on easy to ramp. Plenty of room to move around in house for the four of us. Driveway and street parking were available for two bass boats and trucks. Electric hook up was ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2024

Big House, Nice neighborhood, PET FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
Madison
Stay at this vacation home in Madison. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Great Stay
"Everything but said it would be"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

One Bedroom King with Den with views of Lake Monona in the heart of downtown.
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.