What's Downtown Madison Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Madison, especially its restaurants. Travelers like the neighborhood's fantastic lake views and great bars. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Wisconsin-Madison. There's plenty more to see, including Orpheum Theater and Overture Center for the Arts.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Madison?
We have 40 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Downtown Madison:
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown
- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk
Mansion Hill Inn
Boutique hotel with bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • Health club • Central location
Hotel Ruby Marie
B&B with restaurant, bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • Cafe • Walkable location
How to Get to Downtown Madison
Flying to:
- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), 4.9 mi (8 km) from Downtown Madison
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Madison
What to See in Downtown Madison
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Capitol Square
- Kohl Center
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Things to Do in Downtown Madison
- Orpheum Theater
- Overture Center for the Arts
- State Street Shopping
- Wisconsin Historical Museum
- Memorial Union Terrace
Other Popular Downtown Madison Attractions
- Lake Monona Shoreline Run
- Lake Mendota
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Chazen Museum of Art
- Wisconsin Union Theater