Downtown Lafayette Travel Guide
Lafayette
Visit Downtown Lafayette
Popular places to visit
Cathedral of St John
Find out about the history of Lafayette with a stop at Cathedral of St John. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Alexandre Mouton House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alexandre Mouton House in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Louisiana at Lafayette during your trip to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Acadian Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Acadian Village in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Girard Park
Girard Park is just one of the places to see in Lafayette, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Vermilionville
You can browse the exhibits at Vermilionville, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Lafayette
The Juliet Hotel
What is this place even? It’s technically a hotel, but I’m pretty sure I was the only person staying there — maybe one other guest at most. “Creepy” is honestly the best word for the experience. The front door closes and locks at 7pm, and no staff appear again until around 9am. Instead of guests ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
Yes,
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport Extended Stay
The rooms here are exceptional, they’re little kitchenette rooms, large comfortable beds, and very large bathroom. However, the property is less than desirable and needs remodeling and aesthetic changes. The walls are very thin, and I was not able to get much sleep because there are people living ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Lafayette - River Ranch by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
WoodSpring Suites Lafayette
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lafayette
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.
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.
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.
River Ranch
River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Acadiana Mall and Heymann Performing Arts and Convention Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
