Downtown Madison Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Madison
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Madison Hotel Deals
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
We were not aware we had a free breakfast. We did have a brunch on Christmas morning that was good, waiters were very nice. This is the second survey you have sent me. I replied to the first with comments about the lack of housekeeping for the entire stay. Had we not contacted the front desk we would ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Edgewater
Amazing! So beautiful with helpful and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
This hotel was super clean, quiet and had a very nice restaurant in it. It was close to the University Hospital for us also.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
The Hotel was very clean!! The bed wasn't very comfortable, a little on the hard side. Location was nice because we went to the Wisconsin basketball game and was able to walk there.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Man at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. Clean room in a great location. Bar was open late. Parking in the Wilson St Garage was easier and cheaper than on site parking. Overall, a great stay and we'll be back
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
clean rooms, great food. We loved the cookies
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison
Campus Area
While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run.
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.
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 Wisconsin Field House and Kohl Center.
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.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
Vilas
While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park.
