Downtown Lawrence, KS

Lawrence

Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
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 ₩171,120 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
₩171,120
₩200,810 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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! (733 reviews)
Room not well equipped. Microwave didnt work properly. Coffee packets would not fit in the coffee maker. Rooms look old, worn and needing upgrades. Too much money for a old motel!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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 ₩169,165 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
₩169,165
₩198,515 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (578 reviews)
The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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 ₩118,184 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩118,184
₩138,689 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,271 reviews)
water pressure - not good but that is the only complaint, nice stay would go back

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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 ₩134,188 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
₩134,188
₩157,469 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean, quiet and excellent staff

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1200 Oread Ave Lawrence KS
The price is ₩195,539 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
₩195,539
₩231,420 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
room and property need updating. Room smelled of sewer gas and bathroom vent fan was on when we arrived. We couldn’t stay due to odor.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ₩117,575 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
₩117,575
₩137,975 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was so nice and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
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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 Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium 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 Allen Fieldhouse.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Lawrence Arts Center 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