Madison Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy urban street with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a hill in the background.
A street lined with historic buildings, including a restaurant named 'The Hammond Family Restaurant'.
A sign for the Nature Center, Trail 1, and Observation Tower.
A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a tree in the foreground.
A large yellow building with white columns and a garden in front.

Where to stay in Madison

Find the best Madison areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large domed building surrounded by modern cityscape and a body of water.

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.

Campus Area

While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.

Vilas

While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.

Monona Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Monona Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kohl Center and State Street Shopping.

Schenk Atwood

While visiting Schenk Atwood, you might make a stop by sights like Barrymore Theatre and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

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 3.793.992 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.793.992 ₫
4.382.061 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
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 1.843.171 ₫ per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
1.843.171 ₫
2.128.836 ₫ total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,359 reviews)
"The walls are paper, thin, and you can hear everything. Which means they can hear everything. The people in the first room were extremely loud. The staff helped me move to a different room. That room was no better where the neighbors were just as loud at 2:00 AM. The Wi-Fi did not work. I was able ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

3 out of 5
2424 University Avenue Madison WI
The price is 4.016.905 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
4.016.905 ₫
4.639.527 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Easy check in/check out. Friendly staff. Good location"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison
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The Dylin

The Dylin

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Capitol Square and Kohl Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
"The location can't be beat. The room was modern and comfortable, although a little smaller than the pictures looked. Notably, our one bedroom was missing the laptop workspace and room darkening shades in the listing. There were a few minor issues with our room which the management dealt with promptly. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Dylin
Lake Wisconsin Resort

Lake Wisconsin Resort

3 out of 5
W10941 Corning St Poynette WI
Stay at this cottage in Poynette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Wildenberg Wildlife Park and Harmony Grove Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Wonderful litte cabin! Just as described and great customer service. Very clean and homie feeling 😌. Definitely planning to come back."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Lake Wisconsin Resort
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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.

Stay near popular Madison attractions

A lakeside café with colorful chairs and tables, people relaxing, and boats on the water.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

9.4/10 (3,148 reviews)
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.
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A sunset over a rural landscape with fields and trees.

Middleton

A red covered bridge with a wooden structure and metal railings, surrounded by snow-covered ground and leafless trees.

Waunakee

A historic stone bridge with arches over a calm river, surrounded by medieval walls and a tower.

Verona

A park with a statue of a figure on horseback, surrounded by leafless trees and a clear sky.

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