Downtown Madison Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Capitol Square

Capitol Square

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Capitol Square
Madison which includes flowers, a house and a park

State Street Shopping

During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

State Street Shopping
Memorial Union Terrace

Memorial Union Terrace

You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Memorial Union Terrace
University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

4/5(1 review)

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.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Henry Vilas Zoo

Henry Vilas Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your travels in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Henry Vilas Zoo

Activities

Haunted Madison Capitol Building on Madison Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Trolley Pub Public Tour

Trolley Pub Public Tour

AU$71
per adult
Trolley Pub Public Tour
Haunted Madison Capitol Building on Madison Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Madison Hotel Deals

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 AU$288 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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! (2,528 reviews)
"Stayed on the governors floor lots of free drinks and yummy food !"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
3.5 out of 5
22 S Carroll Street, Madison, WI
The price is AU$184 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing and elegant hotel. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
3 out of 5
333 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
The price is AU$252 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Pretty Good
"It was clean and the lobby was very nice. The room was a little outdated and the parking was confusing. The free breakfast was just okay."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
4 out of 5
9 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
The price is AU$296 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$296
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
"Good hotel room for the price, just know that there is underground parking, our room was on Floor 8, convenient for walking distance to the streets with all the food options and restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
2.5 out of 5
440 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI
The price is AU$259 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent location in Madison. Customer service was super friendly and efficient. Extremely clean facilities. The beds were a bit on the hard side and the breakfast buffet was average."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
The Edgewater
The Edgewater
4.5 out of 5
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI
The price is AU$486 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$486
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Gem on Lake Mendota
"Very friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful location on Lake Mendota with pristine views. Excellent restaurant on site and fun options for cocktails at the Boathouse. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

The Edgewater
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison

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Greenbush

While Greenbush may 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
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Bay Creek

Bay Creek might not have many top sights, but Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bay Creek
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Tenney-Lapham

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

Tenney-Lapham
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Marquette

Marquette might not have many top sights, but Breese Stevens Field and Barrymore Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marquette
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Bram's Addition

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bram's Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo.

Bram's Addition
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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.

Regent

Downtown Madison Travel Guide

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