Lowell, MA

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Where to stay in Lowell

Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

4/5(21 area reviews)

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.

Highlands
Part of Lowell National Park, this cotton weaving factory has a rich history. The town of Lowell was designed using the water to power the factory using a series belts and pulley's. Woman were the primary workers in the factories and the jobs were extremely dangerous.

Downtown Lowell

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lowell
Modest gravestone of Jack Kerouac ❤️

South Lowell

Though South Lowell might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Cambodia Town.

South Lowell
Please support RARA
My father supported this organization for many years and was instrumental in rebuilding the Pond St School as their center. RARA dedicated the building in my fathers name after he passed away a few years ago. It is now called Harkins House. www.raraagency.org

Belvidere

If you're spending some time in Belvidere, Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River are top sights worth seeing.

Belvidere
The Worthen.  Perfect dive bar in Lowell.  Edgar Allen Poe wrote the Poe wrote part of "The Raven" here...supposedly

The Acre

While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like American Textile History Museum and Edward A. LeLacheur Park.

The Acre
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
3.5 out of 5
320 Washington Street, Newton, MA
The price is ₩153,454 per night from May 4 to May 5
₩153,454
₩171,405 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,785 reviews)
"Skip"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor
5 out of 5
1 Broadway, Everett, MA
The price is ₩410,483 per night from May 26 to May 27
₩410,483
₩458,510 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,881 reviews)
"The views are outstanding and the dining is excellent."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Encore Boston Harbor
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville
3 out of 5
23 Cummings St, Somerville, MA
The price is ₩242,304 per night from May 4 to May 5
₩242,304
₩270,654 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Somerville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,616 reviews)
"shuttle"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville
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.
Crescent Suites Hotel
Crescent Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Waltham. Enjoy a fitness center, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
"Dana, who gets you at the hotel, is very kind and very helpful about local dining and points of interest. This hotel is a hidden gem! Clean, large suites, kitchen, bath was great too. Right on the gorgeous Charles River and walking distance to Moody Street with many blocks of wonderful restaurants ..."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
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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Reviews of Lowell

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 11%
1 - Terrible
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I was born + raised in Lowell. It has changed SO MUCH. Overcrowded, no where to park, difficult to get around residential streets due to people parking cars on both sides of the streets + on the sidewalks. Very sad. Very uncomfortable!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s trying- growth of the colleges and having the national park are helping it upscale a bit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

lowell was nice and clean

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

the mexican restraunt within walking distance from the hotel was excellent service and food! traffic was not fun while diving in and out of Lowell