Hillcrest Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit
University of Kansas
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Kansas during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Indoor Aquatic Center
Bring the family to Indoor Aquatic Center and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Rock Chalk Park
Rock Chalk Park is just one of the places to see in Lawrence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Lawrence Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"The property smelled musty especially in the elevator areas. Pool looked dirty & my room wasn’t swept. There was a dead bug in the floor of our room & also the window was in bad shape. Beds were uncomfortable. Need to go to the chiropractor after sleeping here."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
"The lady at the front desk is not friendly. We've stayed there twice now and not a friendly smile or anything. The guy is worse, Don't ask for extra towels, you'll get scoffed at. Also it would be best you pack your own breakfast. We will not be staying there again. Rooms are dirty, especially the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The hotel looked brand new. Minimalist style decor was nice; making it look very clean. No staff around; just one at the desk."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"This is a clean hotel on the outskirts of Lawrence. It is definitely not within walking distance of anything but in a safe area. Great deal for the price!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Hotel told me that even though I paid for a double, it was my fault that Travelocity did not send them that info, and I should never book with them. The room keys did not work, the lady at the front desk put the wrong key to my digital key app and we could not get in/out. The main light in our room ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"Okay for an older property."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Allen Fieldhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Theatre Lawrence and Indoor Aquatic Center.
University Place
While University Place may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Allen Fieldhouse.
