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A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves with bottles, glasses, and a flat-screen TV. There are four bar stools with green cushions.

A modern interior with a spherical light fixture, wooden flooring, and two rectangular planters with water features.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorative floor lamp.

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.8 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Izabella

£121

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard sign, chairs, and a no diving sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a desk, a television, a framed picture, and a lamp.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

1.9 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

JULIE

£95

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, string lights, and a fire pit.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying pastries and a sign reading "Delight in the day."

A reception area with a digital kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a closed door.

3. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

2 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Rena

£78

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows with a city view, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A dining area with a view of a large dome building through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a historic building.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a tray.

4. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Capitol, 1.7 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Lori

£108

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, large windows, and string lights.

A modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.

The exterior of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern coffee shop interior with a central island displaying snacks and beverages, a reception desk, and a variety of coffee and tea options.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 0.9 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Brooke

£114

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, illuminated signage, and a clear view of the street.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

6. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.4 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Christine

£113

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A Super 8 hotel with a clear entrance, parking lot, and handicap-accessible parking spaces.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a reception area with a counter and digital kiosk.

A swimming pool area with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

Two white front-loading washing machines in a small laundry room with a granite countertop and tiled floor.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

1.6 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Krista

£53

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with white chairs and tables, a buffet area, and abstract wall art.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Baymont' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

8. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

1.9 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

John

£55

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a large framed beach scene, and a patterned throw at the foot of the bed.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a bread display, and a private sign above the door.

A motel with a row of rooms, numbered 111, and a parking lot.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, numbered 102, and a patterned carpet.

9. Valued Stay Mayflower

Burr Oaks, 1.8 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Michelle

£66

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding area.

A modern cafe with seating arrangements, a coffee station, and a menu board.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

6.4 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Denise

£80

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, multiple seating areas, and a pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a red ottoman, and a view of the city.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, surrounded by seating areas and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

2 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Fariha

£90

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a wooden floor.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern coffee station with a digital coffee maker, a kettle, and a tea kettle.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

8.5 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Randy

£109

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and artwork on the wall.

13. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

11.2 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Jose

£95

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a display of various items on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative partition.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings for non-diving and diving areas, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Greater Sandburg, 6.9 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Humberto

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, red chairs, and a table with chairs.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights, and exercise balls.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and booths, red and brown patterned chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

15. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

Greater Sandburg, 7.7 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Cami

£85

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern lobby with a white sofa, blue armchair, and green armchairs. There is a fireplace, a desk with two monitors, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a TV screen displaying a news program, and a counter with various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

10.2 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Dawn

£132

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a breakfast sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a blue ottoman, a nightstand, and wall art.

An indoor swimming pool with a basketball hoop, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Oregon - Madison

10.2 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

james

£66

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A cozy living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative shelves.

A modern dining area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above, and a seating arrangement with a round table and chairs.

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a round wooden side table, a reception desk with a geometric wall, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard station, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West

5.7 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Margaret

£83

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker sofas and chairs, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and sections for coffee, donuts, yogurt, oatmeal, and fruit.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a wooden counter, and two upholstered chairs.

19. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

5.6 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

James

£78

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a chalkboard menu, and a buffet counter with food displays.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

7.9 mi from Henry Vilas Zoo

Earle

£100

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Henry Vilas Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 722 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Spark By Hilton Madison Central	9.6 Exceptional 156 reviews	View
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club	9.4 Exceptional 4,198 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Henry Vilas Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel whether in Madison for business or fun, nice central location, comfortable rooms, nice gym, and great breakfast included, and staff all really nice and helpful."

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

8/10 Good

"My room was clean and the staff was friendly"

The Edgewater

10/10 Excellent

"great bar area"

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

8/10 Good

"Graet Place to stay in the Center of Madison."

Hotel Ruby Marie

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, bar onsite, quaint and great parking."

Graduate by Hilton Madison

8/10 Good

"Great theme. Clean room. Great staff."

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Spark By Hilton Madison Central

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly and great staff"

Other attractions near Henry Vilas Zoo

A windmill with a metal structure and a red base, surrounded by trees and a fenced area.

Vilas Park

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Vilas Park home during your holiday in Madison? Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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A stone archway with inscriptions and statues, surrounded by greenery.

Camp Randall Stadium

9.0/10 (1,067 reviews)

Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Vilas Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vilas Park Beach during your trip to Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Annie Stewart Memorial Fountain

After visiting Annie Stewart Memorial Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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McKinley Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to McKinley Performing Arts Center during your stay in Madison.

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Wisconsin Field House

Catch an event at Wisconsin Field House during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in University of Wisconsin Geology Museum in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Monroe Street Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Monroe Street Arts Center during your stay in Madison.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Henry Vilas Zoo?

Henry Vilas Zoo is located in a budget-friendly area of Madison known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Henry Vilas Zoo?

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Henry Vilas Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club and Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Henry Vilas Zoo?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Henry Vilas Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Henry Vilas Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Henry Vilas Zoo.

What can I see and do near Henry Vilas Zoo?

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art feature captivating exhibits. Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre and Wisconsin Union Theater are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Henry Vilas Zoo. You can watch performances at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts and The Sylvee if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Henry Vilas Zoo?

If you're taking a train into town, Madison Station is the closest stop to Downtown Madison. There may not be many public transport choices near to Henry Vilas Zoo so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Henry Vilas Zoo hotels

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

3. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

4. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

5. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

6. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

8. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

9. Valued Stay Mayflower

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Madison Verona

13. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

15. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

16. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Oregon - Madison

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West

19. Tru by Hilton Madison West, WI

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

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Top Henry Vilas Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

The Edgewater

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Hotel Ruby Marie

Graduate by Hilton Madison

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Spark By Hilton Madison Central

Other attractions near Henry Vilas Zoo

Vilas Park

Camp Randall Stadium

Vilas Park Beach

Annie Stewart Memorial Fountain

McKinley Performing Arts Center

Wisconsin Field House

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Monroe Street Arts Center

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