Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide

Milwaukee

A river with a city skyline, including a tall building with a pointed roof, and a park with yellow trees.
A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and modern buildings.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent historic building featuring a clock tower, a Christmas tree, and a snow-covered intersection.
A city skyline at sunset with a river in the foreground and a rocky shoreline.
A colorful boat with painted decorations and figures.

Stay near popular Downtown Milwaukee attractions

A public market building with a rooster sign, a thatched-roof structure, and a tall tower in the background.
Photo by Dailey Adventurers
Open Photo by Dailey Adventurers

Milwaukee Public Market

9.4/10 (589 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Milwaukee Public Market during your stay in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City

฿1,312
per adult
2-Hour Bus Tour in Milwaukee City
Picture 2 for Activity Milwaukee Ghosts: Macabre Milwaukee Haunted Walking Tour

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

฿1,050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

฿164
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

฿853
per adult
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

฿2,230
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
View of E. Wisconsin Ave. looking towards Lake Michigan

Downtown Milwaukee Walking Tour

฿525
per adult
Downtown Milwaukee Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿6,401 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,401
฿7,546 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,261 reviews)
"My friends and I enjoyed our stay here. The staff was very accommodating. The drinks were great and the steak restaurant was one of the best I’ve had. Everything was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

4 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,213 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,213
฿4,967 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,350 reviews)
"The fridge needed to be fixed and the room smells old."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿5,581 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,581
฿6,580 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

2.5 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿3,609 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,609
฿4,256 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"地点方便在市中心穿行，房间整洁卫生明亮，早餐很赞，工作人员很友好"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
525 N Jefferson Street Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿3,522 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,522
฿4,153 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿4,740 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿4,740
฿5,588 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Find the best Downtown Milwaukee areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brightly lit Ferris wheel with colorful lights.

West Allis

West Allis is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Wisconsin State Fair Park.

The Milwaukee County Zoo entrance with a sign, surrounded by trees and plants.

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

A river with boats, a marina, and historic buildings along the waterfront.

Historic Third Ward

Unique features of Historic Third Ward include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Lake Michigan or Milwaukee Public Market while you're exploring the area.

A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.

East Town

Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park are top sights in East Town, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

A classical building with ornate columns and a dome, surrounded by blooming pink roses.
Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ
Open Photo by NC Tourism - Bill Russ

Westown

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide