Campus Area Travel Guide
Madison
Visit Campus Area
Things to do

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Campus Area

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"Great location and very dog friendly. The rooms were quiet and clean, great water pressure because iykyn. The dog area out back was great right next to the walking path that connects to the campus and downtown. Very walkable to local restaurants and shops. There was a cute train car bar on the tracks ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"This is an excellent location when visiting students at the university of Madison. It is clean has a good restaurant on the main level. I have stayed here many times and like it for its convenience."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
"Everything."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Graduate by Hilton Madison
"The Graduate is fortunate that they have a fantastic location, because the hotel itself is run down and badly needs a renovation. The lobby and rooms badly need to be upgraded, and I imagine the owners could then get top dollar."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
"Second time in ten days we chose to stay and again it was the right choice all around!"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Campus Area

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.

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

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

Regent
When in Regent, you can plan a visit to Camp Randall Stadium and Wisconsin Field House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.





