Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee Art Museum featuring art and modern architecture
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee featuring a park
Milwaukee Art Museum showing a river or creek and a sunset
Basilica of Saint Josaphat

Where to stay in Milwaukee

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Central business district with cultural, financial, and historical landmarks, Downtown Milwaukee offers shopping at The Shops of Grand Avenue, art galleries in the Historic Third Ward, high-end dining, and vibrant nightlife. Explore the Milwaukee Public Market and Riverwalk, or hop on the free streetcar system.

Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Zoo which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Milwaukee County Zoo and Mayfair Mall while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

4.5/5(1,037 area reviews)

East Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4.5/5(514 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
THE BEST Oreo cupcake!  The frosting tasted just like the center of an Oreo - and the recipe is top secret! #SweetSpot

Bay View

On the shores of Lake Michigan, this neighborhood boasts a vibrant art scene, with galleries along Kinnickinnic Avenue and local parks like South Shore Park and Humboldt Park offering various recreational activities.

Bay View
Historic Third Ward

Historic Third Ward

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Experience a historic warehouse district with a mix of specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and enjoy year-round gourmet options at the Milwaukee Public Market, easily accessible via The Hop.

Historic Third Ward
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 474 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 474
AED 559 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,123 reviews)
Festive, Lively Hotel in the Heart of Downtown MKE
"Staying at Saint Kate was an experience. I give the staff, cleanliness, decor, and dining 5/5. I was put up on the top floor where I had an awesome view of the ice skating rink and Pere Marquette Park, which was decorated for the holidays and lit up at night. My room even had a Christmas tree, and ..."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Hilton Milwaukee
Hilton Milwaukee
4 out of 5
509 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 434 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
AED 434
AED 512 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,059 reviews)
"Honestly a very beautiful and affordable hotel. I'd stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Hilton Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 543 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 543
AED 640 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,607 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great staff. Close to so many great restaurants and activities"

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

The Pfister Hotel
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 Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,053 reviews)
"We appreciated being able to bring our pup to the property for the night. We also appreciated how the parking lot was being maintained/salted during our stay! Thank you"

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

The Plaza Hotel
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
Kasa Westown Milwaukee
4 out of 5
840 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fiserv Forum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
"Would've preferred a tv in the bedroom too and an additional comforter for the sofa bed. Other than that, it was pretty good."

Reviewed on 5 December 2024

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
New Years!! Hot Tub, Fishing Pond, Events! Winter Discounts! Weddings, Pool
New Years!! Hot Tub, Fishing Pond, Events! Winter Discounts! Weddings, Pool
Caledonia
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Caledonia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
Great place to stay for families!
"We stayed here for the weekend and it was wonderful! The kids loved the playset outside and the game room! Definitely would recommend to other groups and families."

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

New Years!! Hot Tub, Fishing Pond, Events! Winter Discounts! Weddings, Pool
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 Milwaukee

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Milwaukee is wonderfully random place on a great lake!

5/5 - Excellent

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Can't really say anything about it.... Milwaukee still closed from the Virus. Couldn't do anything.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Josh was VERY accommodating to my families needs. We didn't have soap in our room, he made sure we got it! He was always there (during his shift) when we needed something. THANK YOU JOSH :o) Ms. April...she went ABOVE & BEYOND to make our stay nice!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice. It was kinda sad we went to see a base ball game but due to the Covid 19 places were closed al we could do was walk around the lake

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Safer at home order in place so not much to do but conveniently located to do lots of fun stuff when things open back up.

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