Stay East Town, Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel
A place to stay in East Town, Milwaukee, pricey ($$$).
Why go
Milwaukee's grand 1893 hotel, with a painted-ceiling lobby that holds a towering Christmas tree each December.
It is one of 12 curated places we feature in Milwaukee, alongside 4 places to eat, 4 sights and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Pfister Hotel and Cathedral Square Park.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- East Town
- Price
- $$$
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Milwaukee. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Pfister Hotel
1893 Romanesque Revival hotel with a Victorian art collection in the lobby and the Blu lounge on the 23rd floor.
Stay · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Cathedral Square Park
Downtown park at the center of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, filled with lit trees and displays.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Pabst Theater
Ornate 1895 opera house that books concerts and comedy, often including a New Year's Eve show.
Activity · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Milwaukee Riverwalk
Three-mile walkway along the Milwaukee River through downtown and the Third Ward, lined with bars and bridges.
Outdoors · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Milwaukee Public Market
Third Ward market hall with fish, cheese, bakery and prepared-food stalls under one roof.
Food · Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Milwaukee Public Market
Third Ward market hall with seafood, cheese, Wisconsin specialties and an upstairs seating area.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Pfister Hotel is a stop on our Chicago & Milwaukee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel is our only stay pick in Milwaukee; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Milwaukee guide.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
Calatrava's lakefront pavilion with moving 'wings' and a strong collection.
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Harley-Davidson Museum
Over 100 years of motorcycles in the company's hometown.
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Milwaukee RiverWalk
Riverside path linking the Third Ward and downtown, passing the Bronze Fonz.
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Pabst Mansion
1892 Flemish Renaissance mansion of beer baron Frederick Pabst.
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Lakefront Brewery
Riverside brewery known for its entertaining tours and Friday fish fry.
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
Classic Milwaukee frozen custard stand with daily flavors and big burgers.
When to go
Average daily highs in Milwaukee run from 28°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month.
Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Milwaukee weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.03922, -87.90571
- Destination
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Website
- thepfisterhotel.com
The Pfister Hotel: quick answers
Which TripsCircle routes include The Pfister Hotel?
The Pfister Hotel appears on Chicago & Milwaukee, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Plan Milwaukee
- Milwaukee travel guide 12 places
- Best time to visit Milwaukee weather by month
- Chicago to Milwaukee 81 mi straight-line
- Milwaukee to Door County 140 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Milwaukee
- Kopp's Frozen Custard Food
- Harley-Davidson Museum Sight
- Bryant's Cocktail Lounge Drinks
- Milwaukee RiverWalk Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.