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 lively breweries 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

฿1,339
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

฿803
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

฿167
per adult
Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours

฿1,071
per adult
Milwaukee Morbid Mirrorlight Ghost Tours
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour

฿2,276
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour
Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish

Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish

฿3,414
per adult
Milwaukee Food Tour with 5 Local Favorites Tastings & Secret Dish
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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 ฿7,428 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,428
฿8,757 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,163 reviews)
"Lovely stay and atmosphere. Close proximity to Riverside Theater and Milwaukee Public Market"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

4 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿5,044 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,044
฿5,946 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
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 ฿6,416 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,416
฿7,565 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
1028 East Juneau Avenue Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿4,411 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿4,411
฿5,201 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff is always so friendly and the food at Knick is always a hit."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
The Westin Milwaukee

The Westin Milwaukee

4 out of 5
550 N Van Buren St Milwaukee WI
The price is ฿6,545 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,545
฿7,717 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
The Westin Milwaukee
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 ฿3,484 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,484
฿4,107 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Find the best Downtown Milwaukee areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Eschweiler Buildings while you're in town.

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.

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