Downtown Madison Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Capitol Square

Capitol Square

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
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

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
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

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$40
per adult
Madison Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
The Original Madison Ghost Walk - State Street

The Original Madison Ghost Walk - State Street

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Original Madison Ghost Walk - State Street
Yellowstone For Kids Family Fun Tour w/PU in West Yellowstone

Yellowstone For Kids Family Fun Tour w/PU in West Yellowstone

AU$351
per adult
Yellowstone For Kids Family Fun Tour w/PU in West Yellowstone
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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
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! (2,957 reviews)
"The most comfortable beds EVER. I even took a picture of the tags so I can get the same exact one! Love this hotel! My rant has stayed there at least 10 times and will keep coming back!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$273 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$273
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"I loved it! The staff were amazing and so friendly loved the ladies at worked at the front desk! Beds are a little hard but other than that the room was very clean and the building alone was gorgeous to walk through"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Best Western Premier Park Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4 out of 5
525 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$254 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$254
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We are here for UW Madison SOAR program. It’s walking distance to almost every where you need to be on campus. If you don’t want to walk, the hotel shuttle can take you there, just ask for it at the front desk. The beds are comfortable and everything works out great for us."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

3 out of 5
333 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
The price is AU$285 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$285
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Very clean hotel. Friendly staff. Walkable (or short drive) to a variety of restaurants. Convenient onsite parking in a secure parking garage."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

3 out of 5
770 Regent Street, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$239
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, and comfortable accommodations made this the perfect place for a weekend in Madison! Loved that it is walking distance to downtown and has plenty of parking."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
The Edgewater

The Edgewater

4.5 out of 5
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$452 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$452
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice location. Close to the Capitol and State Street. Nice restaurants and bars nearby and at the hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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 Dane County Farmers Market 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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University Heights Historic District

Though University Heights Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camp Randall Stadium and Henry Vilas Zoo.

University Heights Historic District
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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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