Campus Area Travel Guide
Madison
Visit Campus Area
Stay near popular Campus Area attractions
Things to do

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"New and well-run hotel. It's a 15-minute, pleasant walk to the Student Union on Lake Mendota, which is roughly equivalent to most of the other university hotels. It's near enough to UW to be convenient, and just far enough away to drive into without dealing with student traffic."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Madison
"It's old and smells."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
"Hotel is situated ideally next to the Capitol and other walkable destinations. The value of the stay would have been increased if the hotel had offered any kind of breakfast."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
"There were roaches in the bathroom. Front desk tried to convinced me that they were not roaches like I am an idiot."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 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 Overture Center for the Arts or Orpheum Theater might round out your trip.

Monona
Monona is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Lake Monona.
Capitol
If you're spending some time in Capitol, Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Lake Monona.

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




