The Best Hotels Closest to Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a bar, and a large planter with flowers.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a TV screen, and a brick wall with shelves.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a counter, and a television screen.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, 1.5 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Laurie

฿4,101

฿4,754 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a Marriott hotel building in the background.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A spacious lounge area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a wine rack.

2. Residence Inn Milwaukee West

Wauwatosa, 2 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

heather

฿4,359

฿5,052 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, stone walls, and large windows.

A hallway with a welcome sign, stone walls, and large windows.

A corridor with a stone wall, wooden railing, and an exit sign.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a small desk with a lamp.

3. Forty Winks Inn LLC

Wauwatosa, 0.9 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Joshua

฿3,351

฿3,884 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with clear pool rules, a lifeguard chair, and a wheelchair-accessible lift.

A hotel lobby with seating arrangements, a reception desk, and large windows with curtains.

A modern lobby with a flat-screen TV, framed artwork, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West

West Allis, 2.7 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Kimberly L

฿3,990

฿4,664 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A breakfast buffet with a display case of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign for the Express service, and a geometric patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a carpeted floor.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

5. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG

Wauwatosa, 3.2 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Brenda

฿3,521

฿4,080 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa with yellow cushions, a standing fan, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a red seating area, and a glass railing.

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

6. Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee, 10.6 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Ashley

฿6,199

฿7,308 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A blue house with a porch, white railings, and American flags.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A bedroom with a round mirror, a bed with patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a digital clock.

A staircase with black and white steps, a white balustrade, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

7. The Muse Gallery Guesthouse

Bay View, 11.8 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Marie

฿6,505

฿7,748 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A historic building with a prominent sign for 'The Brewery' at the top.

A lobby with a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a seating area.

A modern building with the sign "MILWAUKEE BREWING CO" and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

8. The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

Westown, 9.6 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Donna

฿4,702

฿5,543 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a window covered by a patterned blind, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a view of a parked car and trees outside.

A pink building with a storefront labeled "County Clare."

A room with a fireplace, wooden benches, and stained glass windows.

A cozy pub interior with a Guinness sign, stained glass windows, and a fireplace.

9. County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

11.6 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Ruddy

฿4,802

฿5,661 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A grand lobby with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the cityscape through large windows.

A grand staircase with marble steps and golden lion statues, leading to an upper floor.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating with tables, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

10. The Pfister Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee, 11 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Alex

฿6,657

฿7,849 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign at the top.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with armchairs and sofas, a bar with a counter, and a large cityscape mural on the wall.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and a pool.

11. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee, 10.7 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Besrat

฿3,990

฿4,704 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and decorative items on shelves.

A modern living room with a large window, a white console table, a blue patterned rug, and a red lamp.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a self-serve laundry sign, and various kitchen appliances.

12. Kinn Guesthouse Bay View

Bay View, 11.9 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Jeff

฿5,696

฿6,716 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and a fire feature.

A modern interior with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter, and a variety of bottles.

A modern outdoor seating area with cushioned sofas and a table, large windows, and ambient lighting.

13. Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown

Westown, 9.8 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Kathryn

฿4,124

฿4,862 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A lobby with two brown armchairs, a stone fireplace, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hampton Suites."

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a sun terrace with chairs, and a view of the outside.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Franklin

13 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Bryant

฿3,392

฿3,965 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy outdoor seating area with stone furniture and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and string lights.

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden railings, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Manderley Bed & Breakfast Inn" and a notice stating "Reservations Required."

A room with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a table with a lamp, and a chair.

15. Manderley Bed and Breakfast

7.2 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Maria

฿4,996

฿5,890 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant with a central counter, seating area, and a display of food items.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

An outdoor dining area with a table and orange wireframe chairs, a potted plant, and a brick wall in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

16. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Historic Third Ward, 10.9 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Wesley

฿6,840

฿8,065 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a covered section with a bench and a sofa.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of food and drink dispensers.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Milwaukee West

3.6 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Arun

฿3,962

฿4,631 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings and a view of the street.

A modern lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the dining area.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "THE TRADE."

A modern restaurant with a long counter, individual booths, and large windows offering a city view.

18. The Trade, Autograph Collection

10.2 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Dale

฿6,304

฿7,432 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, teal armchairs, and a dining area with wooden accents.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center, WI

5.7 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Jill

฿3,547

฿4,097 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A vending machine with various food and drink options.

A reception desk with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a digital kiosk, and a welcome brochure.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milwaukee - Brookfield by IHG

7.4 km from Milwaukee County Zoo

Steven

฿3,822

฿4,415 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Milwaukee County Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa	9.2 Wonderful 858 reviews	View
Residence Inn Milwaukee West	9.2 Wonderful 577 reviews	View
Forty Winks Inn LLC	9.0 Wonderful 669 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG	7.6 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Milwaukee County Zoo Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Brookfield

10/10 Excellent

"Patel was incredibly friendly and professional, it was a very nice stay, will be staying again"

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel, rooms were clean and tidy. The front desk clerk was able to let us get into our room an hour earlier, helpful with our evening plans. The property was close to the highway and lots of restaurants and shopping. We did not use the pool, but it did look nice, the outdoor pool was closed."

Residence Inn Milwaukee West

8/10 Good

"Nice place - Nothing to complain about."

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee West Allis by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, the staff friendly, the location great. One complaint, the carpet in room 430 did not smell clean. It had a wet, funky, rank smell."

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center, WI

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice clean and quiet place wonderful staff"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield

10/10 Excellent

"Next to freeway"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wauwatosa Milwaukee

10/10 Excellent

"the room was very large and convenient Very Clean. Staff very friendly and helpfull"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

10/10 Excellent

"We pick this place late in the night as it was decently priced and close by. Once we got checked in we found out we picked a real great place. Quite clean, large rooms and was a perfect choice for our stay."

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. The staff was super helpful and accommodating."

Other attractions near Milwaukee County Zoo

Wisconsin State Fair Park

9.0/10 (217 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wisconsin State Fair Park 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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Sky Safari

5.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sky Safari during your travels to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

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Sky Trail

Why not visit the animals who live at Sky Trail during your travels in Milwaukee? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

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Zoofari Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Zoofari Conference Center during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Eschweiler Buildings

You can find out about the history of Milwaukee with a visit to Eschweiler Buildings. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

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Pettit National Ice Center

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Catch an event at Pettit National Ice Center during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Wisconsin Exposition Center

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Wisconsin Exposition Center during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

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Milwaukee Mile Speedway

You can take time to visit Milwaukee Mile Speedway during your travels to Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee County Zoo?

Milwaukee County Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Milwaukee known for its lively breweries and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 19 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Milwaukee County Zoo?

Forty Winks Inn LLC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Milwaukee County Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa and Sonesta Milwaukee West Wauwatosa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Milwaukee County Zoo?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Milwaukee County Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Milwaukee County Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Milwaukee County Zoo.

What can I see and do near Milwaukee County Zoo?

The Rave-Eagles Club, Eschweiler Buildings and National Soldiers Home Historic District are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Local parks like Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, Mitchell Park and Currie Dog Exercise Area are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Sky Trail, Pettit National Ice Center and Wisconsin Exposition Center are some favourites close by Milwaukee County Zoo.

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Our top choices for Milwaukee County Zoo hotels

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

2. Residence Inn Milwaukee West

3. Forty Winks Inn LLC

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West

5. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center by IHG

6. Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

7. The Muse Gallery Guesthouse

8. The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

9. County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

10. The Pfister Hotel

11. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

12. Kinn Guesthouse Bay View

13. Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Franklin

15. Manderley Bed and Breakfast

16. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Milwaukee West

18. The Trade, Autograph Collection

19. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center, WI

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milwaukee - Brookfield by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Milwaukee County Zoo

Top Milwaukee County Zoo Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Brookfield

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

Residence Inn Milwaukee West

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee West Allis by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Brookfield Conference Center, WI

Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wauwatosa Milwaukee

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Milwaukee - Wauwatosa

Other attractions near Milwaukee County Zoo

Wisconsin State Fair Park

Sky Safari

Sky Trail

Zoofari Conference Center

Eschweiler Buildings

Pettit National Ice Center

Wisconsin Exposition Center

Milwaukee Mile Speedway

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