Lafayette, LA

Travel Guide

Lafayette showing a bar and night scenes as well as a small group of people
Lafayette which includes a city as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Philip Gould /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Lafayette showing bird life and a pond
Photo provided by Denny Culbert/Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission

Where to stay in Lafayette

Lafayette which includes food

Downtown Lafayette

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lafayette, The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lafayette
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River Ranch

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

While River Ranch might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Marche Shopping Center and Acadiana Mall.

River Ranch
The last free standing Borden's ice cream shop in the US.

Freetown - Port Rico

While Freetown - Port Rico might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Children's Museum of Acadiana.

Freetown - Port Rico
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McComb-Veazey

When in McComb-Veazey, you can plan a visit to Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center and The Acadiana Center for the Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

McComb-Veazey
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Sterling Grove Historic District

Downtown Lafayette's historic district boasts 43 contributing properties, including the Charles H. Mouton House and Saint Genevieve Church. Explore the area's rich history, dating back to 1848, amidst charming residences.

Sterling Grove Historic District
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
2.5 out of 5
1321 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA
The price is AED 305 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 305
AED 351 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was a satisfactory place to stay. While we appreciated the continental breakfast, a wider variety of options, similar to what we experienced at the Hampton Inn the previous year, would be a welcome improvement. The daily offerings of scrambled eggs, sausage, packaged grits, oatmeal, and ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA
The price is AED 384 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 384
AED 442 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"No issues"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
3 out of 5
2350 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA
The price is AED 432 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 432
AED 510 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff very helpful. Expected a real dining room for last minute dinner. Limited."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Jefferson Apartment
The Jefferson Apartment
Lafayette
Stay at this apartment in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cajundome and Children's Museum of Acadiana are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
Great for an overnight stay
"I rented this property for my daughter who had business in Lafayette. Both she and I reached out to the property owner with questions, but to no avail. Otherwise, she had a pleasant enough stay."

Reviewed on 5 February 2025

The Jefferson Apartment
Saint John Inn
Saint John Inn
Lafayette
Stay at this vacation home in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Cajundome and Cathedral of St John are located nearby.
Great stay in Layfette
"Highly recommend this rental while in Layfette! 5 star! Great location in town. Close to restaurants and bars. Comfy and spacious! We enjoyed our time and will be back! Thank you."

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

Saint John Inn
09/2024 added 2 sit in kayaks for float/pickup downstream for 1, 2, 4 hr trips
09/2024 added 2 sit in kayaks for float/pickup downstream for 1, 2, 4 hr trips
Lafayette
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Cajundome and Ostrich Park are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (23 reviews)
Outstanding Customer Service
"Our stay was fantastic. Both hosts were on top of any requests or information we requested. Property owner was welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond for us. Breakfast was scrumptious, with a fabulous homemade gravy. Yum. The kayak trip was perfect and we were able to launch and return ..."

Reviewed on 26 August 2024

09/2024 added 2 sit in kayaks for float/pickup downstream for 1, 2, 4 hr trips
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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