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Madison (Wisconsin) Hotels with 18+ Check-In

When looking to book a hotel in Madison as an 18-year-old, your options are limited. Luckily you do have a few options across various price ranges.

In this guide, we’ll take a look through some of the more popular hotels. We’ve also included a section looking at alternatives to hotels for 18-year-olds before finishing off with some FAQs.

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Important: Hotels may change their policy before we have a chance to update our website. Be sure to double-check the minimum age to check in before booking.

Hotels in Madison with 18+ Check-In

We’ve rounded up some popular hotels in Madison that allow 18-year-olds to check in. You have a few options including plenty located centrally near all of the popular attractions. For each hotel, we’ll list key points on the location, amenities, and areas where the hotel is highly rated.

Important: You will likely be required to provide I.D. and a credit card when checking in.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Madison Central Alliant Energy Center

  • Location: Located 3.7 miles from University-Wisconsin Madison – 2.7 miles from State of Wisconsin: State Capitol Building – 3.1 miles from Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center – 6.8 miles from Dane County Regional Airport.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, swimming pool, pet-friendly, tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Highly rated for: Location
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

  • Location: Located within walking distance of State Street and the Kohl Center – 2.4 miles from the Henry Vilas Zoo – 5.5 miles from Dane County Regional Airport.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, fitness center, facilities for disabled guests, tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Highly rated for: Location
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars

3. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

  • Location: Connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center via a skywalk – Overlooking Lake Monona – Steps from the State Capitol building and the Henry Vilas Zoo – 5.1 miles from Dane County Regional Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, free WiFi, swimming pool, pet-friendly
  • Highly rated for: Location, comfy beds
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4 stars

4. Motel 6-Madison, WI – East

  • Location: Located near Interstate 39 and Interstate 94 – 6.8 miles away from the University of Wisconsin – 8.7 miles from Henry Vilas Zoo – 4.3 miles from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens – 9.3 miles from the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics – 1.7 miles from Dane County Regional Airport.
  • Amenities: Parking, WiFi, pet-friendly, facilities for disabled guests
  • Price: Low
  • Tripadvisor: 2.5 stars

5. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

  • Location: Located 7 miles from Downtown Madison – Near East Towne Mall and Interstate 90, 39 and 94 – 8 miles from the University of Wisconsin, Madison – 1.8 miles from Dane County Regional Airport.
  • Amenities: Free parking, free WiFi, swimming pool, fitness center, facilities for disabled guests
  • Highly rated for: Location
  • Price: Mid
  • Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars

Alternatives to Hotels for 18 Year Olds

If you don’t want to stay at any of these hotels, you do have a couple of other options.

Airbnb

You can usually stay at an Airbnb as an 18 year old. Hosts can change their age requirement policy so make sure to check before booking but this is uncommon and most allow 18 year olds.

Youth Hostels

Youth hostels are another great alternative for 18 year olds as their target audience is young people. They are also very cheap but you will have to sacrifice some comfort and privacy.

FAQs

Is it legal for an 18 year old to check in to a hotel?

Yes, it is perfectly legal for an 18 year old to check into a hotel, as long as the hotel allows it.

So why do some hotels have an age requirement of 21?

Some hotels believe people under 21 are not mature enough to behave responsibly in a hotel on their own. Other reasons include lower insurance rates and legal risks relating to underage drinking.

Will I need a credit card to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, it is likely you will be asked for a credit card when you check in.

Will I need I.D. to check in as an 18 year old?

Yes, there is a good chance you will be required to provide I.D. when checking in.

If you are unsure or have questions for a specific hotel, the best thing to do is give them a call to make sure you’re getting the most accurate and relevant information.