Housing Options in Madison
Local campgrounds
http://co.dane.wi.us/lwrd/parks/parklist.asp?LocalCampgrounds
Princeton House
Private dormitory type rooms with shared bath. Close to campus; walking distance to State Street.
1815 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
* Please note that there are some changes this year. Among them, one-week stays are now fine.
Toll Free: 1-800-833-6099
Local: 608-255-7100 for Emily
or 608-231-2712 to the Princeton House direct
Website: www.princetonhouse.com
Email: ewendt@stevebrownapts.com
Some Details: Security deposit (about $50, returned if no issues), computer lab, wireless internet (need access card), AC, micro-fridge upon request, parking. Phone is available for an additional charge.
Summer Room Rates Per Person: $85/week for Single or Double, depending on what's available at the time.
Madison Hostel
(member of Hostel International, close to State Street, walking distance to campus)
141 S. Butler St.
Madison WI 53703
608-441-0144
Person available at phone: 8-11AM and 5-9PM
Email: madisonhostel@yahoo.com
Website: www.madisonhostel.org
Rates: Shared room (4-6 people) $21/night/person -
Private room (room for 1-3 people) $44/night/room
Shared bath. Rates are $18 and $41 for hostel members.
Countryside Corporate Apartments
Group housing.
2801 Coventry Trail Suite A
Madison, WI 53713
608-271-0101, Fax 271-0114
Email: info@qualityhousing.com
Web Address: www.qualityhousing.com
One group attending the course has stayed here for the last 3 years and found it very affordable if enough people share and because of the kitchen.
See website for rates.
A general listing of hotels and motels in the Madison area can be found under LODGING at
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/recTourism.html
University of Wisconsin – Madison Campus Assistance Center:
608-263-2400
Email: askbucky@redgym.wisc.edu
Website: http://housing.civc.wisc.edu/
The website provides a questionnaire online to determine what summer apartment sublets are available that meet a person's needs. Select SEARCH the Housing Listings.
Camping
Lake Kegonsa State Park
2405 Door Creek Rd
Stoughton WI 53589
608-873-9695
http://www.reserveamerica.com/usa/wi/kego/
Please check hotels.com for bargain hotel deals in the area
There are also a limited number of spaces in Sangha members homes that are available, as well as some Tibetan home stays at $10-15 per day: please contact in advance