Hotels in Milwaukee

Hotels in Milwaukee range from $60 to $350 per night, with over 250 properties from the lakefront downtown to suburban corridors along I-94. Travorio.com lets you book with Bitcoin, Ethereum, 100+ altcoins, Sezzle Pay in 4 installments, or PayPal Pay Later. No wallet setup or hard credit check required.

Milwaukee draws visitors with 80+ annual festivals, a brewery tradition dating back to the 1840s, and a lakefront that rivals Chicago at a fraction of the cost. The city sits just 90 miles north of Chicago, making it an easy add-on or a more affordable alternative for Great Lakes travel.

Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Milwaukee

Downtown / Third Ward

Downtown Milwaukee stretches along the Lake Michigan shoreline, anchored by the Milwaukee Art Museum and its Calatrava-designed wings that open and close daily. The Historic Third Ward, a former warehouse district, now hosts the Public Market, galleries, and restaurants like Cafe Benelux and St. Paul Fish Company. Hotels run $120 to $250 per night, with the Pfister Hotel (1893) and the Saint Kate Arts Hotel leading the options. The Hop streetcar connects the Third Ward to downtown for free. Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, takes place on the lakefront every late June through early July.

East Side

The East Side runs along Brady Street and North Avenue, packed with vintage shops, dive bars, and restaurants from Ethiopian to Vietnamese. Bradford Beach on the lakefront draws crowds in summer. Hotels and Airbnb alternatives run $70 to $130 per night. The area has a college-town vibe thanks to UW-Milwaukee. It is a 10-minute bus or rideshare trip to downtown.

Walker's Point

Walker's Point sits just south of downtown, a converted industrial neighborhood now home to craft breweries like MobCraft and Third Space, taquerias, and converted-warehouse event spaces. Hotels range from $100 to $180 per night. The neighborhood is the hub of Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ scene and hosts a growing number of boutique dining spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Third Ward.

Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa is a suburban village 10 minutes west of downtown along I-94. Mayfair Mall and family parks like Hart Park anchor the area. Chain hotels run $60 to $110 per night with free parking. The Milwaukee County Zoo is in Wauwatosa, making it a practical base for families.

Average Hotel Prices in Milwaukee by Season

Milwaukee hotel prices swing dramatically between winter and summer. Budget hotels average $60 to $75 per night from November through March. Summer (June to September) pushes the same category to $85 to $110 as festivals, Brewers baseball, and lakefront tourism drive demand.

Mid-range hotels run $120 to $140 in winter and $140 to $170 in summer. Summerfest week (late June to early July) can double downtown rates. Brewers home games at American Family Field push weekend rates up 15-25%. Shoulder months (May and late September) offer 15-25% savings with comfortable weather and fewer crowds.

How to Book Hotels in Milwaukee with Cryptocurrency

Booking a Milwaukee hotel with crypto takes under five minutes on Travorio. Search for Milwaukee on Travorio.com and filter by neighborhood, price, or star rating. Select your hotel, choose dates, and proceed to checkout. Pick "Pay with Crypto" and select from Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), or 100+ other coins. Scan the QR code or copy the wallet address to complete payment. Confirmation arrives by email within minutes. All prices include taxes and fees with real-time exchange rates.

Pay Later Hotels in Milwaukee: Split Into 4 Payments

Travorio lets you split Milwaukee hotel costs into four interest-free payments using Sezzle. Pay 25% at checkout, then three equal automatic payments every two weeks. No hard credit check and zero interest. A $129/night Third Ward hotel for 3 nights totals $387. With Sezzle, you pay $96.75 today and $96.75 every two weeks until paid. Subject to approval. Available for US and Canada cardholders.

Getting to Milwaukee: Flights and Transport

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is just 8 miles south of downtown, one of the shortest airport-to-city transfers in the US. Southwest, Delta, American, United, and Frontier serve MKE with direct flights to 40+ US cities. Chicago O'Hare is 80 miles south as an alternate gateway.

Airport to downtown transport: Taxi $25-35 (10-15 min), Uber/Lyft $15-25 (10-15 min), MCTS Bus Route 80 $2.25 (25-35 min), Rental car $35-65/day. The Hop streetcar provides free rides once you reach downtown.

Milwaukee Travel Tips for 2026

Visa: US citizens need valid ID only. International VWP visitors need ESTA ($21). Tipping: 18-20% at restaurants, $2-5 per night for housekeeping. Currency: USD, contactless payments widely accepted. Local transport: The Hop streetcar is free. MCTS buses cover the metro at $2.25. Best months: May to September for festivals, baseball, and warm lakefront weather. Pack layers even in summer as lake breezes can be cool.

Milwaukee Hotels by Budget Tier

Budget ($60-$110/night)

Budget hotels cluster in Wauwatosa, along I-94, and near the airport. Expect clean rooms, free parking, and complimentary breakfast at chains like La Quinta, Comfort Suites, and Holiday Inn Express. Most are 10-20 minutes from downtown by car.

Mid-Range ($120-$170/night)

Mid-range hotels concentrate downtown and in the Third Ward. Properties like the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown and Aloft Milwaukee offer modern amenities and walkable locations near restaurants and attractions.

Luxury ($180-$350/night)

The Pfister Hotel, built in 1893, is Milwaukee's grand dame with Victorian architecture, a rooftop bar, and one of the largest collections of Victorian art in a hotel. The Saint Kate Arts Hotel integrates rotating art installations into every floor. The Kimpton Journeyman in the Third Ward offers boutique luxury with a rooftop pool. Rates range from $180 to $350 per night.

Where to Eat in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's food identity centers on cheese, beer, and German heritage. Start at the Third Ward Public Market for cheese curds ($6-8) and craft coffee. Kopp's Frozen Custard is a local institution with daily flavor rotations. For sit-down dining, Sanford serves multi-course tasting menus ($85-120) in a converted 1890s building. Walker's Point has standout Mexican food at Taqueria El Cabrito and craft beer at MobCraft. Budget travelers eat well for $12-20 per meal. The Friday fish fry is a citywide tradition at dozens of bars and restaurants.

Why Book Milwaukee Hotels on Travorio

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Book Now, Pay Later: Milwaukee Hotels by Neighborhood

Downtown / Third Ward BNPL

A 3-night stay at a Third Ward hotel averaging $129/night totals $387. With Sezzle Pay in 4, that breaks down to $96.75 every two weeks. Walk to the Art Museum, Public Market, and lakefront without paying the full amount upfront.

East Side BNPL

East Side hotels at $89/night for 3 nights come to $267 total. Split four ways: $66.75 per payment. Stay near Brady Street nightlife and Bradford Beach while spacing out costs.

Walker's Point BNPL

Hotels in Walker's Point at $119/night for 3 nights total $357. Four payments of $89.25. Base yourself in Milwaukee's brewery district and walk to the Third Ward.

Wauwatosa BNPL

Budget hotels in Wauwatosa averaging $69/night for 3 nights total $207. Four payments of $51.75. The most affordable base with free parking and easy zoo access. Subject to approval. Available for US and Canada cardholders.

How Sezzle Pay in 4 Works for Milwaukee Hotels

Sezzle splits your Milwaukee hotel booking into four equal, interest-free payments. Step 1: Search and select your hotel on Travorio. Step 2: Choose Sezzle at checkout. Step 3: Pay 25% today. Step 4: The remaining 75% is charged automatically in three biweekly installments. No hard credit check. No interest. No hidden fees. Booking confirmed immediately after the first payment. Subject to approval. Available for US and Canada cardholders.

Milwaukee Hotel Price Examples with Pay in 4 Math

Budget (Wauwatosa): $69/night x 3 nights = $207 total. Pay in 4: $51.75 per payment. Mid-range (Third Ward): $129/night x 3 nights = $387 total. Pay in 4: $96.75 per payment. Luxury (Pfister Hotel): $229/night x 3 nights = $687 total. Pay in 4: $171.75 per payment. All examples assume a 3-night stay. Actual rates vary by date and availability. Subject to approval. Available for US and Canada cardholders.