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 ฿4,097 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,097
฿4,712 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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
The Charmant Hotel

The Charmant Hotel

4 out of 5
101 State St. La Crosse WI
The price is ฿5,428 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,428
฿7,017 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"From check-in to check-out, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The architecture and renovations created such a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the rooms were beautifully designed with thoughtful amenities throughout. Everywhere we went, we were met with smiles—it truly felt like a place where ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

The Charmant Hotel
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
525 Front Street North La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,518 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,518
฿4,045 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,118 reviews)
"Nice place and an excellent value. Well maintained, very good breakfast and better yet, near Riverside Park, a must see when you are in La Crosse. Restaurants are within walking distance for many. Property is aging a bit, but as noted above, it is well maintained, Would come back."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

Pearl Street Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
200 Pearl Street La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,305 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,305
฿3,801 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
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 ฿3,782 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,782
฿4,349 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
"The phone usb charger did not work so my phone died and alarm did not go off. The tv kept cutting out. Amanda was amazing the morning staff at the desk not so much. Did not even care about my comments"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton La Crosse
Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown

2.5 out of 5
511 3rd Street N. La Crosse WI
The price is ฿3,875 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,875
฿4,456 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Crosse. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Such a pleasant stay. I stayed for three nights and don’t have a single complaint! Convenient location, super clean rooms and the staff is wonderfully helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown
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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