Madison Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Madison

Madison featuring flowers, a house and a garden

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.

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Monona

Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.

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Marquette

While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.

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Campus Area

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

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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.

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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
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 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,425 reviews)
Staff was amazing. It was very clean and had all the amenities that we needed.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West

2.5 out of 5
483 Commerce Dr Madison WI
The price is 1.916.893 ₫ per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
1.916.893 ₫
2.214.011 ₫ total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
The front dest staff were exceptional, always a smiling face and a welcoming greeting. The room was clean and comfortable. I am confused about the billing. I was charged, but also credited for more than the charge of the room.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

4 out of 5
4402 E Washington Ave Madison WI
The price is 2.778.417 ₫ per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
2.778.417 ₫
3.209.072 ₫ total
12 Jan - 13 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly service at the front desk and bar/restaurant. Food was very good. Room was quiet and very clean. Great location close to MSN airport.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
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 Dylin by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

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 Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Super convenient, onsite parking was super easy to use (for a fee)

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

The Dylin by Mint House
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! (1 review)
The cabins looked small from the outside, but we're actually very spacious we didn't feel cramped everything was very clean there was a full kitchen a table big enough to sit at least four. I think the only thing that wasn't 100% perfect was the beds are a little small they were stiff and the pillows ...

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Lake Wisconsin Resort
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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Madison is an amazing city full of young people and so much to do

5/5 - Excellent

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48 hours in Madison- Two shows, excellent farmers’ market, independent shops, great coffee.

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