Downtown Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee

Downtown skyline with Buildings along the Milwaukee River, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Shutterstock ID 523595590
Downtown skyline with Buildings along the Milwaukee River, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Shutterstock ID 523595590
Milwaukee Wisconsin City Skyline
On the lake.
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Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Deals

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel

4.5 out of 5
424 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI
$157 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$185 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,009 reviews)
All was great.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
$142 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$167 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,573 reviews)
This room was particularly lovely. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've encountered in any hotel. The room has individual decor that is charming, along with a ukulele and turntable (with vinyl available for your listening pleasure!) Saint Kate has a beautiful bar, with plenty of comfortable ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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
$116 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$137 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay, definitely going to be booking here for future visits to Milwaukee

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

3 out of 5
700 N. Water Street Milwaukee WI
$100 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$118 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,081 reviews)
Room was very clean and warm. Amenities were excellent. I used the fitness center every morning and being able to have a hot shower was very welcome and relaxing. The food was great and the service was exceptional. Everyone was welcoming and very approachable. It was so nice to see smiles on their ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

3 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
$93 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$110 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
Was my first stay at a

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
The Westin Milwaukee

The Westin Milwaukee

4 out of 5
550 N Van Buren St Milwaukee WI
$159 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$188 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
9/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
Good stuff, Nice Service, excellent Hotel

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Westin Milwaukee
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Art Museum

East Town

4.5/5(1,037 area reviews)

East Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Lake Michigan and Veteran's Park. See more of Milwaukee by jumping on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

East Town
#LoveMyTown because our lakefront is so beautiful. #Milwaukee

Yankee Hill

When in Yankee Hill, you can plan a visit to Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Yankee Hill
Historic Third Ward

Historic Third Ward

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Experience a historic warehouse district with a mix of specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Visit the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and enjoy year-round gourmet options at the Milwaukee Public Market, easily accessible via The Hop.

Historic Third Ward
The Milwaukee Riverwalk System began in 1993, as a means to offer public access to the river.  Once complete, the Riverwalk will extend 3.1 miles along both sides of the Milwaukee River, from the site of the former North Avenue Dam, through Downtown and the Historic Third Ward to Lake Michigan.

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Westown

4.5/5(514 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
Charles Allis Art Museum which includes signage

Lower East Side

5/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Lower East Side, Oriental Theatre and Charles Allis Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Lower East Side
Just had their grand opening! Try the espresso beer and Wicket Wheat! Or get a sampler like I did. Yum!

Fifth Ward

4.5/5(102 area reviews)

Travelers come to Fifth Ward for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Milwaukee Brewing Co. and Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower while you're in town.

Fifth Ward


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