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 ฿3,421 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,421
฿3,935 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ฿2,982 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,982
฿3,429 total
22 Aug - 23 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 ...
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 ฿2,711 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,711
฿3,118 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,098 reviews)
"The best hotel I ever stayed at"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

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 ฿2,182 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,182
฿2,509 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ฿3,243 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,243
฿3,730 total
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"This was our second stay here. As before, the staff is awesome! I can not repeat that enough, The staff is awesome!!! I have an unreasonable child that demanded a pillow fort. Our room had 5 pillows. I went downstairs around 9:30 to ask for some extra pillows. What was brought to us was 8 pillows!! ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette Airport
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

2.5 out of 5
200 Hugh Wallis Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿1,917 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,917
฿2,205 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Beavers Park and Acadian ...
6.8/10 (1,008 reviews)
"It smelled so bad I couldn’t even stay for 5 minutes."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

WoodSpring Suites Lafayette
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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