Downtown Lawrence, KS

Lawrence

Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Wow is all I can say about this gorgeous view. It's perfect for... Well, just about anything really. Great for pictures!
Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
Free state brewery is the microbrewery for Kansas University, the Jay hawks. There you can get samplers, 5 oz glasses, of their brews. I tried the IPA and the lager... and then the wheat and another style lager. It's a great place at night. Went during the week, so it was a little more chill then weekends. Good beer though, but good luck finding it outside Lawrence. You can go back if you ask nicely to their tanks.

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Downtown Lawrence Hotel Deals

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
The price is NT$3,141 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
NT$3,141
NT$3,686 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (743 reviews)
All ok

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is NT$3,976 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$3,976
NT$4,665 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr Lawrence KS
The price is NT$2,805 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
NT$2,805
NT$3,292 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,292 reviews)
The entire property was among the best that I've been to. Staff was friendly, helpful and a joy to work with. The room was spacious, clean and the kitchen was well furnished. Breakfast had many options and of good quality. The room rate was more than reasonable. This was the most enjoyable stay I've ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St Lawrence KS
The price is NT$3,120 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$3,120
NT$3,661 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
For an indoor pool, the water was ice cold!

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is NT$2,582 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,582
NT$3,030 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean. I was given a handicap accessible unit, which I did not sign up for. Also, the water pressure in the shower was poor. Beyond that, I enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 out of 5
151 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is NT$2,568 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,568
NT$3,014 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel for the price

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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Old West Lawrence

You'll appreciate the live music during your time in Old West Lawrence and you might want to plan a stop by David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center while you're in the area.

Old West Lawrence
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East Lawrence

Though East Lawrence might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oread, South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Oread
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Hillcrest

4/5(87 area reviews)

Though Hillcrest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Spencer Museum of Art.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Hobbs Park Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brook Creek
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University Place

4/5(1 area review)

While University Place might 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.

University Place


Downtown Lawrence, KS