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

฿500
per adult
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
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Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is ฿4,498 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,498
฿5,278 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (627 reviews)
"Excellent experience"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 ฿3,746 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,746
฿4,396 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a very clean and comfortable room- the breakfast was nice and the staff was helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,024 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,024
฿3,549 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 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 ฿3,681 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,681
฿4,319 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

2.5 out of 5
740 Iowa St Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,870 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,870
฿3,368 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Very worn down. Brocken tiles in the bathroom, paint two different colors above the shower, the shower sounded like a siren when turned on."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 out of 5
151 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,203 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,203
฿3,758 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very rude Larry checking us in. Very very RUDE. If he doesn’t like the job get a new one!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
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Where to stay in Downtown Lawrence

Find the best Downtown Lawrence areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Oread

Oread might not have many top sights, but David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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 Theatre Lawrence.

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Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hillcrest

While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Old West Lawrence

Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center while you're in town.

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide