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

Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour

Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Campus Area

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
"The rooms are small but comfortable, and the bed and pillows are very comfortable! Location is great, front-desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The exercise gym is spacious and well-designed, looking onto a small patio. This is my second stay at this hotel and I would book it again when returning ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
"Close to UW. Could walk most anywhere"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Graduate by Hilton Madison

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
"This is our 2nd time staying here, and it will be our go-to while our kid is at UW Madison. It's not fancy, but it is clean, pretty updated, affordable, an easy drive to campus, close to a ton of restaurants and shopping, the beds are comfortable, and the breakfast is shockingly good for a basic ..."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Yahara Place Park.

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




