Milwaukee, WI

Travel Guide

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 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 Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
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 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
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
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
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 694 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
AED 694
AED 818 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,613 reviews)
"Classy without being stuffy."

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 408 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 408
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,658 reviews)
"My family and I stayed at this hotel for a mini spring break in Milwaukee. This was our first time staying at a Drury Hotel and we were very impressed with the service and amenities. Everything was great during our stay. The kids loved the pool. We really enjoyed the breakfasts and we went to the ..."

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
4.5 out of 5
1611 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI
The price is AED 569 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 569
AED 671 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
"Overall the property was great. Long wait times for food but they do notify you when it's ready. Awesome Sports Book! good variety of gaming options including robust bingo sessions. Rooms were very nice! live band / music was another great reason to spend the weekend!"

Reviewed on 21 March 2025

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
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! (1,068 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, loved the kitchenette in the room"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

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! (71 reviews)
"Thanks for the offer but we have to head home today. The apartment is very nice. Great shower, great location and had all the amenities we needed. The only downside is the bed. The mattress is very hard and we didn't sleep well. Other than that everything was great!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Kasa Westown Milwaukee
7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated pool
7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated 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! (178 reviews)
Weekend Escape
"What a fun and unique place! I'd love to be back in summer to make use of the pool and pond.Winter was still wonderful though with access to the hot tub and game room."

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

7 1/2 Acre Estate, Fishing Pond, Events! Discounts! Weddings, Heated 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.