Downtown Milwaukee Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Milwaukee
Things to do

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum

Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish
Top hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel
"We enjoyed our stay at the Pfister! Every staff member we interacted with was both kind and helpful. We took advantage of the onsite amenities (highly recommend!), but also found that the hotel was within walking distance of other places we chose to visit. We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
"Great location!!! Could walk to the Milwaukee river, Public market and the downtown. I would strongly recommend!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
"This was our first time at St. Kate and we loved it. We were in from Chicago to see a show at The Pabst Theater and found out the hotel is actually connected to the theater. Amazing. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are comfortable. The bar was a hot spot for sure. We went there twice during ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

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.

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

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.

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.

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

























