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 Lowell Heritage State Park and Cambodia Town.

Highlands
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 Lowell National Historical Park.

South Lowell
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, Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Tsongas Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lowell
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 Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.

The Acre
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, Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Belvidere
Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford

Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford

3 out of 5
30 Industrial Ave East, Lowell, MA
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$113 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lowell. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Not sure what some other reviewers experienced but i went there expecting the worse but it was actually clean, convenient and well cared for."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway, Everett, MA
$278 nightly
The price is $311 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$311 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,325 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Encore Boston Harbor
Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North

Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North

2 out of 5
65 Newbury Street/US Route 1 North, Danvers, MA
$119 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$133 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Danvers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Salem Witch Museum and Glen Magna Farms are located ...
5.2/10 (1,029 reviews)
"Good price if you just need a bed for the night.friendly staff however our room was not ready until 445 due to staff shortage"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,107 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston

Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston

2.5 out of 5
30 Beacham St, Everett, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Everett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Encore Boston Harbor and TD Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Nice place. Well_stocked kitchen, although it needs potholders and a trivet. Sofa is nice as a sofa but almost unusable as a pull-out bed. Fine to sleep on in couch form. Nice room-darkening drapes. Blinds not working properly. Building is quiet, even though it’s in a gritty industrial area. Near ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston
3 bd 2 ba Unit

3 bd 2 ba Unit

3 out of 5
21 Michigan Ave, Somerville, MA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Somerville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and climate control. Popular attractions Encore Boston Harbor and TD Garden are located ...
3 bd 2 ba Unit
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
4
5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
13
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 11%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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

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