What's it like in Downtown Milwaukee?

Travellers love the Downtown Milwaukee neighbourhood for its lively breweries, array of dining options and bar scene. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Milwaukee? Consider a visit to Lake Michigan while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Milwaukee?

Based on our traveller data, The Pfister Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Milwaukee. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown and Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Milwaukee?

If you're searching for places to stay in Milwaukee, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 128 Downtown Milwaukee hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Milwaukee, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Milwaukee.

What can I see and do in this Milwaukee neighbourhood?

St. John's Cathedral, Old St. Mary's Church and Old Saint Mary Parish are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in Downtown Milwaukee. You could also plan a visit to Lake Michigan or Pabst Theater while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Milwaukee include Cathedral Square, Grohmann Museum and Betty Brinn Children's Museum. While you're out sightseeing, The Calling and Milwaukee City Hall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Milwaukee.

How can I get around Downtown Milwaukee and the greater Milwaukee area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop.

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Our top choices for Downtown Milwaukee hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

Arthur

HK$1,184 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

2. Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee

George

HK$1,602 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. The Pfister Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee

Elvis

HK$1,798 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

Westown, 1.7 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Susanne

HK$1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown

Westown, 1.5 km from Downtown Milwaukee

MaryAnn

HK$1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

6. The Trade, Autograph Collection

1.2 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Julian

HK$1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

Jessica

HK$1,171 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 1 km from Downtown Milwaukee

maria ricci

HK$1,171 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

9. The Westin Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

russell

HK$1,722 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 1.3 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Eli

HK$1,156 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

Jingwen

HK$983 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

12. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Downtown Milwaukee

Wesley

HK$1,878 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

Mark

HK$1,564 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

14. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Westown, 0.9 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Brett

HK$860 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

15. Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 1 km from Downtown Milwaukee

michael

HK$991 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

16. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Downtown Milwaukee

Diane

HK$1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

17. The Iron Horse Hotel

Fifth Ward, 1.9 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Jonathan

HK$1,695 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Downtown Milwaukee

Katherine

HK$936 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

Monika

HK$1,130 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

20. Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown by Marriott

Westown, 0.7 km from Downtown Milwaukee

Andrew

HK$1,240 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Milwaukee

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,376 reviews	View
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,153 reviews	View
County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Trade, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 661 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Find the best Downtown Milwaukee areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mayfair Mall and The Mayfair Collection while you're in town.

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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.

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Historic Third Ward

Experience Milwaukee’s hot spot for art and fashion when you check out the dynamic boutiques, restaurants, theaters and galleries that fill this exciting district.

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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.

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A classical building with ornate columns and a dome, surrounded by blooming pink roses.

Westown

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

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Top Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Reviews

Dubbel Dutch

8/10 Good

"Nice place. Great location. Good price. Convenient though pricey parking. Rooms very dark and bathroom sparsely furnished. Staff a little slow to get us check in codes."

County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful stay! The staff was fabulous, the rooms were clean and we really enjoyed the Irish charm. We were so impressed with the staff being so helpful, courteous and accommodating.an excellent stay and we plan to return for another stay or two. Our new Milwaukee “place to stay”."

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

8/10 Good

"Beautiful building and clean rooms! Very comfortable, however it would be worth the management to rethink their standing contracts with ICE. It really doesn't sit well to continue supporting Hilton when it goes out of its way to facilitate a deeply violent and problematic institution like ICE."

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, clean and quiet. For being right off the freeway and by the public market we heard nothing in our room. That's a big plus, not hearing outside noise or fellow hotel guests. Staff very nice, breakfast and coffee perfect. Walked to eat, ubered to a concert all within 5 minutes. Good location."

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Our top choices for Downtown Milwaukee hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

2. Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

3. The Pfister Hotel

4. The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

5. Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown

6. The Trade, Autograph Collection

7. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

9. The Westin Milwaukee

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

12. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

13. Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

14. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

15. Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

17. The Iron Horse Hotel

18. Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

20. Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown by Marriott

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Where to stay in Downtown Milwaukee

Wauwatosa

West Allis

Historic Third Ward

East Town

Westown

Top Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Reviews

Dubbel Dutch

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