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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.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade and large windows.

A pool with a wheelchair-accessible lift, a tiled wall, and a door in the background.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

3.2 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

JULIE

NT$3,218

NT$3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a mascot statue.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 0.3 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Tomislav

NT$4,154

NT$4,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a view of a cityscape, including a prominent dome building.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with cushioned booths.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 0.4 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

ZOE

NT$4,035

NT$4,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and a glass railing.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 0.7 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Eve

NT$4,577

NT$5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A staircase with wooden handrails and white walls.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a grand piano, and a Christmas tree.

A dining area with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs. There are large windows with views of the outside.

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

Capitol, 0.7 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Amy

NT$5,560

NT$6,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with a large display of colorful items in glass containers, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel reception area with a large sign reading "Indigo" and "Hotel Indigo Madison." There is a reception desk with a computer and a chair. The area has a modern design with exposed pipes and a wooden ceiling.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a television screen. There are several chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Marquette, 1.8 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Andrew

NT$5,034

NT$6,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Capitol, 0.5 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Lori

NT$3,764

NT$4,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A modern restaurant with round tables, rectangular tables, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 0.8 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Brooke

NT$4,154

NT$4,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A waterfront hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the water.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel with a view of the water at sunset, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

9. The Edgewater

Capitol, 0.5 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Javier

NT$4,994

NT$6,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Capitol, 0.6 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Jim

NT$4,078

NT$4,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinetry, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of trees.

11. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.2 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Tyler

NT$4,833

NT$5,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A brick building with a green awning, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table, and a mirror.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a small table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

Capitol, 1.3 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Spencer

NT$4,294

NT$4,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern interior with a brown sofa, a round marble coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern building with a sign reading "The DYLIN" and a brick facade.

13. The Dylin

Tenney-Lapham, 1.2 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Andrea

NT$3,899

NT$4,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern building with a sign reading 'Highland Corner Grill.'

A restaurant with a buffet, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking the street.

A pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view through large windows.

14. Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

Regent, 2.9 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Angela

NT$3,603

NT$4,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a fire pit, and a deer statue.

A storefront with a neon sign reading "Camp Trippalindee."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a ceiling with a unique design.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

15. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 0.2 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

eric

NT$4,577

NT$5,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a white door, a large mirror, a small table with a lamp, and a black doormat.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Marquette Hotel".

A hotel room with a desk, chair, air conditioning unit, potted plant, and a decorative mirror.

16. The Marquette Hotel

Marquette, 2.7 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

topher

NT$3,456

NT$3,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the lake, and a railing.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A two-story house with a front porch, a fire escape, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

Tenney-Lapham, 1.3 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Nicholas

NT$5,878

NT$6,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a bookshelf with books and bottles.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent building featuring a dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a well-lit plaza.

A room with a view of a large dome building, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a domed building, a round table, and blue chairs.

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 1 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Kevin

NT$4,062

NT$4,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

19. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

3.7 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Rena

NT$2,674

NT$3,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard stand, and a seating area with chairs.

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

16.2 km from Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Ember

NT$3,492

NT$3,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Governor's Mansion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 198 reviews	View

Top Downtown Madison Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Brand new property. Very clean and well staffed. Great breakfast buffet."

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

8/10 Good

"been here before, loved it and came back. super nice and clean and great location"

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!"

Hotel Ruby Marie

8/10 Good

"It is a very cute "throw back" inn. Its walking distance to the capital and all of that. There is breakfast place next door and 2 bars, neither of them did I hear a peep from at all while staying there. Service is very good! Very good value as well!"

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

10/10 Excellent

"I was a little skeptical to stay near college center but was pleasantly surprised at this hotel. Our room was clean, the shuttle was a great extra service, easy walk to Camp Randall, and Mifflin Street . Breakfast buffet had good options and was managed well!! Would stay here again ."

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"would stay here again!! the process was really smooth and the fully contactless check-in/out was really convenient! the staff member i talked to in order to reserve parking was very kind and very helpful! thank you Mike! i do wish the 30 minute vehicle unloading zone was marked more clearly, as i am still unsure if i used the correct spot. would recommend!!"

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was outstanding!"

Moxy Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking convenient, clean room"

Other attractions near Downtown Madison Visitor Center

State Street Shopping

9.0/10 (29 reviews)

During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savor the area's restaurants and bars.

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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

9.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Orpheum Theater

8.4/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Orpheum Theater on 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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Overture Center for the Arts

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Overture Center for the Arts during your stay in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Memorial Library

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Memorial Library, 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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Madison Public Library

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

After visiting Madison Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Explore the waterfront in Madison with a trip to UW Goodspeed Family Pier. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wisconsin Veterans Museum 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

Downtown Madison Visitor Center is located in Madison. Travelers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting, array of dining options, and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

Adjacent to Downtown Madison Visitor Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club and The Edgewater.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Downtown Madison Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Downtown Madison Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Downtown Madison Visitor Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Downtown Madison Visitor Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin Historical Museum, and Chazen Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre, and Wisconsin Union Theater. You can watch performances at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts, and The Sylvee if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Downtown Madison Visitor Center?

If you're taking a train into town, Madison Station is the closest stop to Downtown Madison. There may not be many public transit options near by Downtown Madison Visitor Center so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Downtown Madison Visitor Center hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

9. The Edgewater

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

11. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

13. The Dylin

14. Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

15. Graduate by Hilton Madison

16. The Marquette Hotel

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

19. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

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Top Downtown Madison Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hotel Ruby Marie

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Moxy Madison Downtown

Other attractions near Downtown Madison Visitor Center

State Street Shopping

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Orpheum Theater

Overture Center for the Arts

Memorial Library

Madison Public Library

UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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