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A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa set, a round coffee table, and a decorative floor lamp.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves with bottles, glasses, and a flat-screen TV. There are four bar stools with green cushions.

A modern interior with a spherical light fixture, wooden flooring, and two rectangular planters with water features.

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Izabella

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with ornate metal railings, a wooden door, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a view of greenery through the window.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a television, and a leather sofa.

A grand hallway with a checkered floor, ornate wooden doors, and a chandelier.

2. Mansion Hill Inn

Capitol, 1.7 km from Washburn Observatory

Nicole

NZ$610

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a large display of colorful items in glass containers, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a tree with lights, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a large sign reading "Indigo" and "Hotel Indigo Madison." There is a reception desk with a computer and a chair. The area has a modern design with exposed pipes and a wooden ceiling.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a television screen. There are several chairs and tables arranged for seating.

3. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Marquette, 3 km from Washburn Observatory

Andrew

NZ$325

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small round table.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 2 km from Washburn Observatory

Eve

NZ$294

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A staircase with wooden handrails and white walls.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a grand piano, and a Christmas tree.

A dining area with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs. There are large windows with views of the outside.

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Amy

NZ$359

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining table.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a mascot statue.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 1.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Tomislav

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows with a city view, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a tray.

A dining area with a view of a large dome building through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a historic building.

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Lori

NZ$242

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, large windows, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with round tables, rectangular tables, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

The exterior of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern coffee shop interior with a central island displaying snacks and beverages, a reception desk, and a variety of coffee and tea options.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Campus Area, 1.2 km from Washburn Observatory

Brooke

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A brick building with a green awning, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees.

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table, and a mirror.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a wooden desk, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

9. Hotel Ruby Marie

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Spencer

NZ$289

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A waterfront hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the water.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel with a view of the water at sunset, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

10. The Edgewater

Capitol, 1.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Javier

NZ$367

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a brown sofa, a round marble coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern building with a sign reading "The DYLIN" and a brick facade.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a pink blanket.

11. The Dylin

Tenney-Lapham, 2.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Debbie

NZ$229

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a modern design, illuminated signage, and a clear view of the street.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

12. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Christine

NZ$265

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinetry, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of trees.

13. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.6 km from Washburn Observatory

Tyler

NZ$314

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a foosball table.

A modern interior with a central table, chairs, a sofa, and a colorful abstract mural.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

14. Moxy Madison Downtown

Marquette, 2.9 km from Washburn Observatory

Melissa

NZ$305

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a view of a cityscape with a prominent dome building.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows with a cityscape view.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, located at a street corner.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a large wall display and two reception desks.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Capitol, 2.1 km from Washburn Observatory

nelda

NZ$339

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a fire pit, and a deer statue.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a ceiling with a unique design.

A cozy bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and wicker chairs.

16. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 1.1 km from Washburn Observatory

eric

NZ$327

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the lake, and a railing.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a front porch, a fire escape, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a room with a wooden door and a wall-mounted artwork.

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

Tenney-Lapham, 2.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Nicholas

NZ$378

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a bookshelf with books and bottles.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent building featuring a dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a well-lit plaza.

A room with a view of a large dome building, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, bookshelves, and a bar.

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 2.3 km from Washburn Observatory

Kevin

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a mounted TV.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding area.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

9.8 km from Washburn Observatory

Denise

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard stand, and a seating area with chairs.

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

17.4 km from Washburn Observatory

Ember

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Washburn Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 727 reviews	View
Mansion Hill Inn	9.8 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 849 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,016 reviews	View
Governor's Mansion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 197 reviews	View

Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and value."

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice to be so close to University Hospital and have a great place to stay"

The Edgewater

10/10 Excellent

"The Edgewater is one of my favorite hotels. I had such a wonderful stay and always enjoy being here. I’ll definitely be back!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, was questionable from outside but was very nice on inside."

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

8/10 Good

"I thought the rooms were very large and very clean. I was disappointed that when reading about this hotel online it said it had a bar. It does not. It used to have one but it does not anymore. The breakfast was adequate and it was standard. I thought the biscuits were very good."

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great space and had everything we needed. The only criticism were the to go cups in the lobby were a little leaky when you put your coffee in them"

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near campus. Perfect if going to Kohl's Center. Easy on site parking and nice bar. Great for a quick trip or a longer."

Moxy Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking convenient, clean room"

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Other attractions near Washburn Observatory

A stone archway with inscriptions and statues, surrounded by greenery.

Camp Randall Stadium

9.0/10 (1,067 reviews)

Catch an event at Camp Randall Stadium during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A lakeside café with colorful chairs and tables, people relaxing, and boats on the water.

Memorial Union Terrace

9.8/10 (32 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Memorial Union Terrace during your travels to Madison. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Allen Centennial Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Allen Centennial Gardens, a lovely green space in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in University of Wisconsin Geology Museum in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Wisconsin Union Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Wisconsin Union Theater during your stay in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Chazen Museum of Art

8.8/10 (100 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chazen Museum of Art in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Explore the waterfront in Madison with a trip to UW Goodspeed Family Pier. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Memorial Library

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Memorial Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washburn Observatory?

Washburn Observatory is located in a family-friendly area of Madison known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Washburn Observatory?

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Washburn Observatory. Other good choices within a short distance include The Edgewater and DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Washburn Observatory?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Washburn Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washburn Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Washburn Observatory.

What can I see and do near Washburn Observatory?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chazen Museum of Art, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art or Wisconsin Historical Museum. Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre and Wisconsin Union Theater are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Washburn Observatory. You can check out the local talent at Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts and The Sylvee.

How can I get to Washburn Observatory?

If you're taking a train into town, Madison Station is the closest station to Downtown Madison. There might not be many public transport choices close to Washburn Observatory so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

Top Hotels Near Washburn Observatory in Madison from NZ$159

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Our top choices for Washburn Observatory hotels

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

2. Mansion Hill Inn

3. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

4. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

8. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

9. Hotel Ruby Marie

10. The Edgewater

11. The Dylin

12. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

13. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

14. Moxy Madison Downtown

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

16. Graduate by Hilton Madison

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

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Top Washburn Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison

The Edgewater

Super 8 by Wyndham Madison South

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Moxy Madison Downtown

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Other attractions near Washburn Observatory

Camp Randall Stadium

Memorial Union Terrace

Allen Centennial Gardens

University of Wisconsin Geology Museum

Wisconsin Union Theater

Chazen Museum of Art

UW Goodspeed Family Pier

Memorial Library

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