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 ฿3,445 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,445
฿3,962 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (831 reviews)
"LOVED our stay!! Building, rooms, staff. Everything was perfect and this sweet little hotel has so much charm, and so many things to do/eat within walking distance. 1000% RECOMMEND!!!! Will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 ฿2,820 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,820
฿3,243 total
7 Aug - 8 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! (1,011 reviews)
"The Doubletree in Lafayette is always very clean. The staff is polite and very helpful. My room was excellent. I believe I was on the sixth floor very near the elevator, which is what I love! And again it is a great multipurpose hotel, it’s great for business trips, great for solo trips, and great ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 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 ฿2,996 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,996
฿3,446 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,095 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Staybridge Suites Lafayette by IHG

Staybridge Suites Lafayette by IHG

3 out of 5
129 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿3,604 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,604
฿4,145 total
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (854 reviews)
"Friendly staff. VERY clean property."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Staybridge Suites Lafayette by IHG
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

2.5 out of 5
200 Hugh Wallis Rd Lafayette LA
The price is ฿1,664 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿1,664
฿1,914 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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 Cajundome and Ostrich Park ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"The room was terribly dirty. There were spider webs in the corners. The towels were dirty. The elevators did not work. The keys kept getting demagnetized from the door like it was a lot. It's extra like I really just want some some type of compensation.Cause it was actually a ridiculous stay.I couldn't ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

WoodSpring Suites Lafayette
Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA

3 out of 5
120 Alcide Dominique Lafayette LA
The price is ฿3,895 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,895
฿4,596 total
2 Aug - 3 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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Everything. Always stay every trip Tay direction."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
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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 Moncus Park 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 Children's Museum of Acadiana and Cathedral of St John.

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