Milwaukee Art Museum's winged Calatrava pavilion and lakefront towers silhouetted against an orange sunset

Cheap hotels & rooms in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a Lake Michigan city known for its brewing heritage, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the striking Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest, the huge lakefront music festival. It is generally a good-value hotel city outside festival weekends.

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Where to find cheap rooms in Milwaukee

Downtown

Near the Riverwalk, the arena, the lakefront and the art museum.

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Historic Third Ward

A warehouse district of boutiques, restaurants and the Milwaukee Public Market.

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East Side

A lively area near the lake, parks and the university.

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Menomonee Valley

Handy for the Harley-Davidson Museum and the ballpark.

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Airport

Chain hotels south of the city, usually the cheapest rooms.

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Famous hotels in Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel

A Victorian-era grand hotel from 1893 in downtown Milwaukee.

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Map of cheap hotels in Milwaukee

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Photos of Milwaukee

When to book a cheap hotel in Milwaukee

Summer is peak season, with Summerfest and lakefront festivals; rates are lowest in winter.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Milwaukee?

Downtown or the Third Ward for walkability, food and the lakefront.

When are Milwaukee hotels most expensive?

During Summerfest and other big summer festivals, and on major event weekends.

Where are the cheapest hotels near Milwaukee?

Around the airport and in the suburbs, a short drive from downtown.