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 large, red-brick building with arched windows and a flagpole.

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 £90 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£90
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (840 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay that feels like you’re in a glitch in the time fabric in the best way possible"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

The Juliet Hotel
Charming 3BR Home Near Downtown Lafayette

Charming 3BR Home Near Downtown Lafayette

Lafayette LA
The price is £168 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£168
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Lafayette. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Children's Museum of Acadiana and Parc de Lafayette ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"The only issue is on me. I am a very light sleeper, and there was fan mechanisms noise and a wind chime outside. Would stay again though."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Charming 3BR Home Near Downtown Lafayette
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette LA
The price is £78 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£78
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 £71 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£71
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Friendly and good place to stay"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

3 out of 5
702 E Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette LA
The price is £66 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£66
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 and the clean rooms ...
Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA

3 out of 5
120 Alcide Dominique Lafayette LA
The price is £104 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£104
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
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 Moncus Park and Topgolf 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 Cathedral of St John and Vermilionville Historic Village.

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 The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

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 The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

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