Title: Downtown Madison Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Madison, Madison Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Madison](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Madison-Madison-Hotels.0-n6059906-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Madison](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Madison.d602704.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Madison](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madison.d602704.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Madison Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Madison.d6059906.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Madison Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Madison.d6059906.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Madison Travel Guide ## Madison ![Wisconsin State Capitol building, view from Monona Terrace rooftop.; Shutterstock ID 5305432](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059906/c1fb6a54-36b0-4697-a90e-8414843d0e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cool street art in Madison, Wisconsin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/f69833fb-8cae-4e95-9067-d9e88cfd3e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The view of the Capitol from the rooftop Monona Terrace is breathtaking ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/a10ebd96-4d86-4eec-8638-a3d8a30c2089.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Capitol Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/680e38ed-9a39-4720-a509-6c40a631dc96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Madison Capital observation tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/9c37d199-2936-4b36-bb13-7909aebb613f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Madison Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Madison travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison.dx602704) --- ### Popular places to visit ![This is great focal point for Madison!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/4c5d1f17-7c10-4510-80dc-89a2a8421a4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wisconsin State Capitol After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wisconsin-State-Capitol-Downtown-Madison.d6068325.Attraction) ![Capitol Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/680e38ed-9a39-4720-a509-6c40a631dc96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitol-Square-Madison.d6338151.Attraction) ![Madison featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602704/3585a36b-f5ce-4949-98ef-167aa99bb08c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Street-Shopping-Madison.d6170181.Attraction) ![Madison doesn't suck. Awesome evening on union terrace. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/33b19e33-a3a5-4292-add0-576a5ecaee0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Union-Terrace-Downtown-Madison.d553248621533126261.Attraction) ![Cool street art in Madison, Wisconsin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/f69833fb-8cae-4e95-9067-d9e88cfd3e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Wisconsin-Madison-Campus-Area.d6068319.Attraction) ![Historic Arched Entry to Camp Randall Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068321/9bfab1dd-b2f6-4e5a-b41c-fc5a5c133859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camp Randall Stadium 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Camp-Randall-Stadium-Madison.d6068321.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Madison: Haunts and Terrors Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48915020/f2c1cfe7-3bd3-46bd-a09b-0bbe70316ac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murmurs-of-mourning-murder-madison-ghost-tour.a48915020.activity-details) ![Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46586124/2a33450c-333d-4173-a3af-46ad1464f49a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murmurs-of-mourning-murder-madison-ghost-tour.a46586124.activity-details) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48956593/e77baf26-9704-49f2-9956-66027f0d5446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trolley Pub Public Tour £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a48956593.activity-details) ![Madison: Haunts and Terrors Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48915020/f2c1cfe7-3bd3-46bd-a09b-0bbe70316ac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murmurs-of-mourning-murder-madison-ghost-tour.a48915020.activity-details) ![Haunted Madison Capitol Building on Madison Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46586124/ba6c42a9-9e83-4e36-8e6e-e0e9933b8824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murmurs-of-mourning-murder-madison-ghost-tour.a46586124.activity-details) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48956593/e77baf26-9704-49f2-9956-66027f0d5446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trolley Pub Public Tour £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a48956593.activity-details) [See all activities in Madison](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madison.d602704.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Madison ![The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28447/5fd64d1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club 1 W Dayton St Madison WI £102 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,574 reviews) Very helpful front desk staff. We drove down. No airport shuttle was needed. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=28447&PinnedHotelID=28447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) ![Best Western Premier Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7050000/7043100/7043069/4f17c333_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Premier Park Hotel 22 S Carroll Street Madison WI £75 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Amazing hotel staff. Comfortable clean room. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=7043069&PinnedHotelID=7043069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) ![Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104094900/104094803/c01c100f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown 231 S. Pinckney Street Madison WI £105 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy Center are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews) The custom omelette at bfast were great. I block from the capital. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=104094803&PinnedHotelID=104094803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) ![The Edgewater](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14843/96fe33c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Edgewater 1001 Wisconsin Place Madison WI £166 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) SPA staff is extremely unfriendly. Wanted to relax at the relaxation room, simply was asked to leave stating they are closing . Didn’t even ask my name to see if I was a returning guest. Specifically, staff who was closing SPA on March 24th, 2026\. Not going to use that SPA anymore. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=14843&PinnedHotelID=14843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6850000/6842700/6842611/13390bcb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown 440 West Johnson Street Madison WI £98 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Very clean Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=6842611&PinnedHotelID=6842611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) ![Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61530000/61523800/61523744/33d633fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown 770 Regent Street Madison WI £85 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews) Clean room, super staff Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=61523744&PinnedHotelID=61523744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059906) [See all 377 properties in Downtown Madison](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6059906) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Madison hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059906&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Madison ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Campus Area While visiting Campus Area, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Union Terrace and Lake Monona Shoreline Run. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Campus-Area.dx981128114466185216) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Monona-Bay.dx981128113417613312) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Greenbush.dx553248635977261089) ![Found near rocks at the bottom of hill near the restrooms ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/6cb4bcc6-7a98-4bcf-912d-9a801acb2ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Bay-Creek.dx553248635976473274) ![Madison Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976475492/bed5fad1-d2d5-4502-a1e9-bffe2b37d8d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tenney-Lapham While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Tenney-Lapham.dx553248635976475492) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vilas While visiting Vilas, you might make a stop by sights like Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madison-Vilas.dx981128115516850176) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Madison Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app