Downtown Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Wisconsin City Skyline
On the lake.
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM729 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
RM729
RM859 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (2,044 reviews)
No hot tub

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Pfister Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

4 out of 5
139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee WI
The price is RM705 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
RM705
RM831 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,612 reviews)
Took 25 minutes to get a drink at the bar. Slow staff

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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
The price is RM365 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM365
RM431 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,006 reviews)
The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was great!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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
The price is RM437 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM437
RM515 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,116 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
The Westin Milwaukee

The Westin Milwaukee

4 out of 5
550 N Van Buren St Milwaukee WI
The price is RM564 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM564
RM665 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews)
Sheets were dirty

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Westin Milwaukee
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

3 out of 5
515 N Jefferson St Milwaukee WI
The price is RM384 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM384
RM453 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
I give it a 10 it was awesome great staff very helpful. Rooms were nice. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was great. The workout room was clean and full of great equipment.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Art Museum featuring night scenes, a bridge and a city

East Town

3/5(1 area review)

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.

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

Yankee Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Yankee Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veteran's Park and Milwaukee Art Museum.

Yankee Hill
Historic Third Ward showing a river or creek, a sunset and kayaking or canoeing

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.

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(1 area review)

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

Westown
Charles Allis Art Museum which includes signage

Lower East Side

While visiting Lower East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Cass Street Park and Oriental Theatre.

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

Fifth Ward is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Milwaukee Brewing Co. or Great Lakes Distillery.

Fifth Ward


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