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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Things to do

Cajun Food Bus Tour in Lafayette

Cajun Food Bus Tour in Lafayette

Rp1.427.135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cajun Food Bus Tour in Lafayette
Tour Historic Vermilionville

Tour Historic Vermilionville

Rp632.275
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Historic Vermilionville
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Lafayette In Full Bloom

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Lafayette In Full Bloom

Rp222.380
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Lafayette In Full Bloom
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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 Rp1.865.097 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.865.097
Rp2.144.798 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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. ...
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 Rp1.625.584 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.625.584
Rp1.869.420 total
22 Aug - 23 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)
"OK, this place was amazing. They gave me cookies when I checked in and literally they have food for this cat that was hanging out in the parking lot. Literal cat food and water bowls. This is amazing and why I love Louisiana so much you people get it."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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 Rp1.477.804 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.477.804
Rp1.699.475 total
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3903 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette LA
The price is Rp1.279.562 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.279.562
Rp1.471.498 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great and clean"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lafayette by IHG
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette

2 out of 5
301 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Scott LA
The price is Rp1.026.353 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.026.353
Rp1.180.305 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scott. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Bed +bath room ok, but smell musty and stuffy room , uncomfortable to sleep."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Scott/Lafayette
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

WoodSpring Suites Lafayette

2.5 out of 5
200 Hugh Wallis Rd Lafayette LA
The price is Rp1.045.096 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp1.045.096
Rp1.201.887 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 Beavers Park and Acadian ...
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette
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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 Grand Marche Shopping Center and Fiesta Village Shopping Center 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 The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

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