Monona
Madison
Popular places to visit
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enjoy the student vibe around University of Wisconsin-Madison, a top university in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After visiting Wisconsin State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Capitol Square
You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
East Towne Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at East Towne Mall during your trip to Madison. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
State Street Shopping
During your visit to Madison, you can do some window-shopping at State Street Shopping. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Henry Vilas Zoo home during your travels in Madison? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Murmurs of Mourning & Murder: Madison Ghost Tour
Downtown Madison Sightseeing & History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Madison Must-See and Must-Eat Locations with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Monona
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
Great value. Breakfast was solid.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
Clean room and building! Had jet tub room but the tub was very small and oddly shaped to sit in. The entire building was extremely warm (80’s) but was only 5 degrees outside so had to keep cooling the room. The shower head cap was just hanging on the shower head. Bed was just ok - not very comfortable ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG
Very clean. Breakfast was ok, limited selection no meat option.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
So I had initially attempted to book a three day stay and upon doing so I had a staff member interrupt me and stopped me and tell me that they didn’t have availability or reservation availability for Saturday and therefore she would have to charge me individually for the first night, which was Friday ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Great experience! Will definitely return again!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Room seemed clean, toilet ran all night needs parts, bed had pit in it you roll to center, I wish all hotels quit adding flour to scrambeld eggs and serve horrible sausage. Staff was great
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monona
Waunona
While Waunona isn't home to many top sights, Alliant Energy Center and Capital Springs State Recreation Area are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marquette
While visiting Marquette, you might make a stop by sights like The Sylvee and Yahara Place Park.
Eastmorland
Though Eastmorland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre.
Schenk Atwood
While visiting Schenk Atwood, you might make a stop by sights like Barrymore Theatre and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Tenney-Lapham
While visiting Tenney-Lapham, you might make a stop by sights like Breese Stevens Field and Lake Mendota.
Worthington Park
When in Worthington Park, you can plan a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
