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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,402 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,402
฿3,912 total
24 Aug - 25 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (834 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful. We had issues getting in our room when we arrived, but they answered the phone and worked it out. Parking was easy and the location was good for being downtown. The property is old and does not appear to be well maintained. The bathroom had paint peeling if the walls. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

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 ฿2,938 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,938
฿3,379 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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 ฿2,696 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,696
฿3,100 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ฿2,564 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,564
฿2,949 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ฿3,225 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,225
฿3,708 total
27 Aug - 28 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 ฿2,485 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,485
฿2,858 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
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 Thomas Park and Grand Marche 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