Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

Lawrence

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Stay near popular Downtown Lawrence attractions

Lawrence Arts Center

8.6/10 (93 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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Things to do

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

฿502
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An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
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Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)
"Nice location near Mass Street, and the staff was very kind and helpful! But the property is simultaneously nice and also not….nice furniture and bedding, but some of our pillows didn’t have cases. Clean room, but the fridge still had old food in it from a previous guest. The lobby AC was being repaired ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is ฿5,013 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,013
฿5,882 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)
"Perfect location. Walking distance to all the restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,723 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,723
฿4,369 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The room smelled awful and I hope they can get that odor out like an old musty dog I wondered if a service animal had been in there"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,906 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿3,906
฿4,584 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice pool, and decent breakfast."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1200 Oread Ave Lawrence KS
The price is ฿5,490 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,490
฿6,497 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel all-around"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,374 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,374
฿3,959 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms. Modern interior with friendly staff. I was only there one night. The bed was extremely comfortable!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
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Where to stay in Downtown Lawrence

Find the best Downtown Lawrence areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The University of Kansas building with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

Oread

While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

East Lawrence

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Lawrence and surrounding area, you can visit Lawrence Arts Center and South Park Wading Pool.

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Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Orchards Corners are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North Lawrence

While North Lawrence may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lawrence Arts Center and South Park Wading Pool.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear sky.

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Hobbs Park Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide