Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Lafayette Hotel Deals

The Juliet Hotel

The Juliet Hotel

3 out of 5
800 Jefferson St Lafayette LA
The price is NZ$208 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$208
6 July - 7 July
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! (829 reviews)
"Staff upon arrival was not the friendliest, was more worried about being on her cell phone rather than helping guests. Hot tub was not "hot". Overall we love the hotel, not our first visit & not our last."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

The Juliet Hotel
Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT

Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT

Lafayette LA
The price is NZ$427 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$427
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Children's Museum of Acadiana and Parc de Lafayette ...
Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT
Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown

Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown

Lafayette LA
The price is NZ$390 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$390
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Lafayette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Cajundome and Cathedral of St John are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"This was the perfect location for exploring Lafayette. House was very clean and well appointed.One of the best VRBO’s we’ve stayed in."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette LA
The price is NZ$171 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$171
3 Aug - 4 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)
"It was ve"

Reviewed on 30 June 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 NZ$166 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$166
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,081 reviews)
"The hotel in itself was good, the staff was AMAZING, but what brought my rating down is the area of town it is in and the prostitution running out of the parking lot. I had two women approach me (a woman) at 4am while I was getting ready to leave the hotel to finish my road trip home asking me if ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 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 NZ$234 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$234
20 July - 21 July
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! (848 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Staybridge Suites Lafayette by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Lafayette

Find the best Downtown Lafayette areas for the activities you enjoy most.

River Ranch

River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Thomas Park and Acadiana Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

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

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