Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide

Lafayette

A swamp with large cypress trees and water reflecting their trunks.
A church interior with wooden pews, stained glass windows, and a central altar.
A public park with a colorful water fountain, benches, and palm trees.
A pedestrian street lined with trees and shops.
A large red brick building with a central archway and a statue in front.

Stay near popular Downtown Lafayette attractions

A church interior with stained glass windows, altar, and pews.

Cathedral of St John

8.8/10 (150 reviews)
This centuries-old cathedral is famous for its Romanesque architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, ancient oak tree and museum of religious relics.
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Top hotels in Downtown Lafayette

The Juliet Hotel

The Juliet Hotel

3 out of 5
800 Jefferson St Lafayette LA
The price is ฿3,426 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,426
฿3,940 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Juliet Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿2,986 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,986
฿3,434 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"2 ice machines- one in my floor not working; when I paid for the brkfast to be added to my room I expected to be seated and given a menu- the buffet was a typical hotel buffet except not as good. The eggs were not out of a shell and no waffle/frenchtoast/waffle options. However, The bisquits were ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center

3 out of 5
1321 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿2,715 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,715
฿3,122 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3903 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette LA
The price is ฿2,588 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,588
฿2,976 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport

3 out of 5
214 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿3,248 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,248
฿3,735 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport Extended Stay

Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport Extended Stay

2.5 out of 5
807 Hugh Wallis Rd S Lafayette LA
The price is ฿2,503 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,503
฿2,878 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport Extended Stay
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Where to stay in Downtown Lafayette

Find the best Downtown Lafayette areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lake with trees partially submerged in water, surrounded by a clear blue sky.

River Ranch

River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Grand Marche Shopping Center and Fiesta Village Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A cemetery with tombstones, trees, and a pathway.

Freetown - Port Rico

Though Freetown - Port Rico may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

A dense swamp with tall trees and a calm water body.

McComb-Veazey

While there might not be top attractions in McComb-Veazey, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

A green fountain with three tiers in a brick circular basin, surrounded by lush greenery and trees with Spanish moss.

Sterling Grove Historic District

If you're spending time in Sterling Grove Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center or Children's Museum of Acadiana.

Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide