Historic Downtown La Crosse Travel Guide

La Crosse

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Stay near popular Historic Downtown La Crosse attractions

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Photo by Kayla Schneider
Open Photo by Kayla Schneider

Oktoberfest Grounds

8.0/10 (121 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Oktoberfest Grounds during your stay in La Crosse. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown La Crosse

Radisson Hotel La Crosse

Radisson Hotel La Crosse

3.5 out of 5
200 Harborview Plaza La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,833 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,833
฿4,408 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
525 Front Street North La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,585 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,585
฿4,122 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,147 reviews)
"It’s was a spacious room, clean and really nice central air. We were looking forward to the pool and hot tub but they are small and the hot tub area has some pretty bad damage to it and was leaking from the ceiling. Other than that- our stay was great!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
The Charmant Hotel

The Charmant Hotel

4 out of 5
101 State St. La Crosse WI
The price is ฿5,303 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,303
฿6,856 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful renovated space. The bar and restaurant were very nice. Room was elegant and eclectic with Bigelow skin care products (a favorite of mine - located in the West Village, NYC). Location to the river front was nice with a walking path. Downtown LaCross is edgy. One interesting street- Pearl ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Charmant Hotel
Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
200 Pearl Street La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,229 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,229
฿3,714 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions La Crosse Center and The Pump House Regional ...
8/10 Very good! (590 reviews)
"Parking was close and easy. Staff was friendly and helpful! Place is dated but clean! Room was huge, clean and served the need for a place to shower and sleep. Location was great for what we wanted to see and do. It’s an older building in need of some loving maintenance in places. Overall a great ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Pearl Street Hotel & Suites
Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse

3 out of 5
210 Jay Street La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,806 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,806
฿4,377 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (947 reviews)
"Great staff. Very clean."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse
Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse

Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse

3 out of 5
500 Front St S La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,889 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,889
฿4,473 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Weber Center for the Performing ...
9/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews)
"A+++++++ always"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott La Crosse
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown La Crosse

Find the best Historic Downtown La Crosse areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown La Crosse
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Northside

While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Black River Beach and Riverside Amusement Park.

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Lower Northside

While Lower Northside isn't home to many top sights, Oktoberfest Grounds and La Crosse Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Washburn

While visiting Washburn, you might make a stop by sights like Mississippi River and City Brewery.

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Grandview-Emerson

Though Grandview-Emerson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oktoberfest Grounds and La Crosse Center.

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Photo by Jessica Jahnke
Open Photo by Jessica Jahnke

Bluffside

While there might not be top attractions in Bluffside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oktoberfest Grounds and La Crosse Center.

Historic Downtown La Crosse Travel Guide