Hotels in Madison, WI

Madison has a bus network called the Metro Transit. The network operates small routes as well as broader services to help passengers access points throughout the city. As is similar to most major cities, visitors who book hotels in Madison close to the city center will find convenient access to public transportation. Try the Livingston Inn in Tenney-Lapham, Mansion Hill Inn in the Mansion Hill Historic District, or Best Western Premier Park Hotel right downtown. You can also get access to transport from Wingra Park and Greenbush, among many other neighborhoods. Madison has taxis and rideshares available, too. Walking is also an option.

As the capital of Wisconsin, Madison is home to the state government, companies and convention centers that host events. Professionals traveling to the city on business will want to stay downtown near the capitol, and there are many hotels in Madison providing easy access to this area, including the AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown along Metro Transit routes like the 02 and 05, and the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club along Metro Transit routes like the 10 and 27. If you’re a parent visiting your kid at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, you’ll want to stay in a nearby neighborhood, like South Campus or Oakland Heights. The Buckingham Inn is a popular option, however, if you opt to stay elsewhere, many Metro Transit routes offer service to the campus. Families will enjoy Greenbush and State-Langdon, which is near parks, museums and several Metro Transit bus stops.

Madison has cultural attractions and child-focused points of interest. Try the Madison Children’s Museum on Metro Transit routes 10 and 27 in the Mansion Hill Historic District, and you can stay at the Edgewater to be within walking distance. There are also several options for visitors hoping to find cheap hotels in Madison for a weekend trip with friends. We recommend the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown in the city center, which will put you close to the departure point for Paddle Pub. If staying elsewhere, Paddle Pub can be found on Metro Transit routes 27, 06, 13 and 82. You’ll want to stay near the State-Langdon neighborhood if your goal is to visit popular museums in Madison: Chazen Museum of Art, near the Metro Transit bus stop University & N Park (WB), and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, which offers free admission and is near the W Mifflin & N Carroll (WB) bus stop.

Stay at one of the Madison hotels in the State-Langdon neighborhood, like the Graduate Madison or the Canterbury Inn, both of which put several bars and restaurants within walking distance. Try Bassett Street Brunch Club. There are also Japanese, American, Italian and Russian options. For fine dining, try Frescos. If you’re staying at a downtown hotel near the Capitol building, like Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, you’ll find Mexican, American and Korean cuisine. For drinks, try the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company or, if you like live music, Up North. The Metro Transit bus system provides service to all spots, too.

In January or February, Madison hosts the annual Madison Winter Festival, which provides entertainment for all. Held at the square near the Capitol downtown, spectating is free. You’ll see snow sculptures, speed skating on Lake Monona, as well as snowshoeing and other activities. Many local museums and business participate in the fun, so you’ll want to book a room in one of the cheap hotels in Madison that are nearby so you can experience it all—try the Hyatt Place Madison Downtown, or catch almost any of the buses for the Metro Transit to take you there if staying further afield. Circus fans will enjoy the Zor Shrine Circus, which comes to the Alliant Energy Center near Capitol View Heights each year around February; admission is reasonably priced. Stay at a nearby hotel, like the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central, or find your way from routes 11 or 15 on the Metro Transit.

On average, people stay in Madison for a total of 7 nights.

A hotel room in Madison will generally set you back around $158 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Madison is January. The cost of your room could be as much as 34% cheaper than peak months.

The cost of a Madison hotel room will vary for each day but generally Saturday works out the most economical, with Thursday proving the least economical.

The cost of a luxury hotel in Madison is generally around $301 a night for every person. In contrast, the average price of a hotel in Madison is closer to $158 a night for every person, which is a 43%% difference between the average and luxury accommodation.

Madison hostels and hotels with a 2 star rating and below charge around $55 for a bed per person. This will be around $118 under the cost of a typical Madison hotel.

With good temperatures around 66.2 °F and just a moderate chance of expected rainfall, those staying at a hotel in Madison should consider visiting some popular establishments near Madison such as Capital Brewery, Wollersheim Winery, and Lakefront Brewery.

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