Downtown Lafayette

Lafayette

Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Denny Culbert /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Philip Gould /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Photo provided by Philip Gould /Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Lafayette showing markets as well as a large group of people
Lafayette as well as a couple
Lafayette which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Cathedral of St John featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements

Cathedral of St John

This centuries-old cathedral is famous for its Romanesque architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, ancient oak tree and museum of religious relics.

Cathedral of St John
Alexandre Mouton House featuring signage

Alexandre Mouton House

Visit this early 19th-century antebellum house to discover original artifacts that showcase the history of south Louisiana and the pioneers of Lafayette.

Alexandre Mouton House
Acadian Village featuring a church or cathedral

Acadian Village

3/5(1 review)

The fascinating life of the Acadians of Louisiana comes alive at a collection of historic buildings, including a blacksmith workshop and church.

Acadian Village
Vermilionville Historic Village

Vermilionville Historic Village

You can study the exhibits at Vermilionville Historic Village, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Vermilionville Historic Village
Vermilionville

Vermilionville

Experience the traditions of the Cajuns, Creoles and Native Americans, watch live bands and cruise along the Vermilion River at this folk museum village.

Vermilionville

The Acadiana Center for the Arts

You can make plans for a show at The Acadiana Center for the Arts during your trip to Lafayette. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

The Acadiana Center for the Arts

Things to do

Authentic Cajun Cooking and Food Experience with a Local

Authentic Cajun Cooking and Food Experience with a Local

HK$622
per adult
Authentic Cajun Cooking and Food Experience with a Local
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Top hotels in Downtown Lafayette

The Juliet Hotel

The Juliet Hotel

3 out of 5
800 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA
The price is HK$1,161 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
HK$1,161
HK$1,336 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (784 reviews)
"It was a great experience. We live in Lafayette but decided to have a getaway for a night of downtown Lafayette experience and the Juliet was absolutely the cherry on top of the sundae!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Juliet Hotel
Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown

Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown

Lafayette
The price is HK$825 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
HK$825
HK$1,577 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Cajundome and Cathedral of St John are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"The home was beautifully decorated. Very soothing and calm and felt like home. The neighborhood was quaint and it was very easy to get around the area. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Evangeline House! Beautifully remodeled & Super Close to Downtown
Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT

Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT

Lafayette
The price is HK$830 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
HK$830
HK$1,709 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Lafayette. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cajundome and Children's Museum of Acadiana ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"great stay"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Buchanan Bungalow - Eclectic Mid-Mod Design DT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette

4 out of 5
1521 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA
The price is HK$752 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
HK$752
HK$864 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Nice quiet, clean and comfortable hotel room. Really appreciated free shuttle to the airport. Only issues, we had to ask for bath towels and coffee packets on the first night, it was as if housekeeping had been interrupted and hadn’t finished the room before we checked in after 9pm Friday, Oct ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch

Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch

2.5 out of 5
1310 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA
The price is HK$726 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$726
HK$835 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lafayette. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cajundome ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the employee that checked me in was very nice and super informative. I especially like the all day free coffee that was offered. The lobby was also extremely nice and also included a pool table. I would definitely stay at this location again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch
Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport

Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport

2.5 out of 5
807 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA
The price is HK$566 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$566
HK$651 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Fantastic hotel that has everything you need."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Sonesta ES Suites Lafayette Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lafayette

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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.

Sterling Grove Historic District
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Freetown - Port Rico

4/5(1 area review)

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 Cathedral of St John.

Freetown - Port Rico
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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.

McComb-Veazey
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River Ranch

River Ranch might not have many top sights, but Acadiana Mall and The Boulevard Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

River Ranch

Downtown Lafayette