Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide

Milwaukee

A river with a city skyline, including a tall building with a pointed roof, and a park with yellow trees.
A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and modern buildings.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent historic building featuring a clock tower, a Christmas tree, and a snow-covered intersection.
A city skyline at sunset with a river in the foreground and a rocky shoreline.
A colorful boat with painted decorations and figures.

Stay near popular Downtown Milwaukee attractions

A public market building with a rooster sign, a thatched-roof structure, and a tall tower in the background.
Photo by Dailey Adventurers
Open Photo by Dailey Adventurers

Milwaukee Public Market

9.4/10 (589 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is 5.068.230 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
5.068.230 ₫
5.975.444 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

4 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
The price is 3.360.505 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
3.360.505 ₫
3.962.036 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,294 reviews)
"First, everyone who worked there were very nice and accommodating. The rooms were spacious and pretty, the bathroom very clean and well stocked. I enjoyed everything about my stay. Free breakfast, dinner and beverages! How can anyone go wrong! The pool area was very nice looking, clean and inviting. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is 4.765.028 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
4.765.028 ₫
5.617.967 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,632 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room. Staff were so accommodating. Hotel convenient to things we wanted to do."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
The price is 3.087.443 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
3.087.443 ₫
3.640.095 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

4.5 out of 5
310 E Chicago St Milwaukee WI
The price is 4.190.195 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
4.190.195 ₫
4.940.241 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

2.5 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
The price is 2.992.659 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.992.659 ₫
3.528.345 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Find the best Downtown Milwaukee areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The Milwaukee County Zoo entrance with a sign, surrounded by trees and plants.

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and Eschweiler Buildings while you're in town.

A brightly lit Ferris wheel with colorful lights.

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

A river with boats, a marina, and historic buildings along the waterfront.

Historic Third Ward

Unique features of Historic Third Ward include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Lake Michigan or Milwaukee Public Market while you're exploring the area.

A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.

East Town

Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park are top sights in East Town, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

A classical building with ornate columns and a dome, surrounded by blooming pink roses.
Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ
Open Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ

Westown

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide

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