Dane County Regional Truax Field: where to stay, areas and…

Dane County Regional is about 15 minutes by car from downtown Madison: the east side, toward East Towne Mall, is closest to the terminal and suits travelers flying early or staying just one night for work. Downtown, between the Capitol and Lake Mendota, is worth an extra night for those visiting Madison, with lake views from more than one hotel. On the west side, near the university's Research Park and Middleton, there's another convenient area for those working at local companies, about 20 minutes from both the terminal and downtown.

Airport area - East Towne

Airport area · About 5-10 minutes by car from the terminal.

Best for: Travelers with an early flight or staying for work near the terminal and East Towne Mall.

Pros

a few minutes from the terminal, near East Towne Mall
an indoor pool at both hotels

Cons

a commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
downtown Madison still takes 15-20 minutes by car

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East: 1.6 miles from the terminal along East Washington Avenue, with an indoor pool and restaurant.
Cambria Hotel Madison East: Spacious rooms near East Towne Mall, with a heated indoor pool and free shuttle to the airport.

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Downtown Madison - Capitol Square and the lake

City centre · Taxi or car about 15-20 minutes to the terminal, no direct shuttle.

Best for: Travelers visiting downtown Madison, the Capitol, or attending an event at Monona Terrace.

Pros

views of Lake Mendota or walking distance to the Capitol
downtown restaurants and bars just steps away

Cons

no direct shuttle to the airport, a taxi or car is needed
hotel parking is often charged

Recommended hotels in this area

The Edgewater: Madison's only AAA 4-Diamond hotel, on the shores of Lake Mendota just steps from the Capitol.
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown: Five minutes on foot from the Capitol, with two restaurants and three bars in the lobby.
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace: Next to the Monona Terrace convention center, convenient for those attending conferences or events downtown.

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West Madison - Research Park

Neighbourhood · About 20 minutes by car to the terminal.

Best for: Travelers working at Research Park companies or who prefer the west side of the city.

Pros

close to the companies at University Research Park
suites with a kitchen available for longer stays

Cons

farther from both the terminal and downtown Madison
a residential and commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West: Close to Research Park, with hot breakfast included and recently renovated rooms.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Madison West: Suites with a full kitchen in the west business district, with breakfast included and ample free parking.

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