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
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 Boott Cotton Mills Museum.

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
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
Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
3 out of 5
30 Industrial Ave East, Lowell, MA
The price is $116 per night from May 9 to May 10
$116
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lowell. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (883 reviews)
"Friendly staff and respectful people"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford
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 $135 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$135
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,951 reviews)
"The staff is extremely helpful and very supportive of your concerns. They are cordial and friendly. I highly recommend them to you, especially for business travelers."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor
5 out of 5
1 Broadway, Everett, MA
The price is $266 per night from May 12 to May 13
$266
$297 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,194 reviews)
"Spacious"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Encore Boston Harbor
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.
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
3 out of 5
2 Van De Graaff Dr, Burlington, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,183 reviews)
"Only complaint was that the bedding was lacking a bit. My grandson slept in the pullout couch and it’s not that comfortable will be back, but will rent one room with two queen size beds"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

HYATT house Boston/Burlington
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 terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (817 reviews)
"Although a bit concerned on the approach, this property well exceeded our expectations! Clean, quiet and convenient for our family visit, including fur baby, to Boston College. Dana the manager was incredibly friendly and informative about nearby restaurants and we will take more advantage of the ..."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Crescent Suites Hotel
Near Boston Historic two-bedroom with Modern Amenities
Near Boston Historic two-bedroom with Modern Amenities
Malden
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Malden. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
Mark’s VRBO in Malden, MA
"Excellent experience. Mark was a great host and provided helpful tips related to restaurants in the area as well as where to catch public transportation and what line to use. Access to laundry, clean and comfortable place and beautiful with charm. When returning to Boston, will check to see if Mark’s ..."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2024

Near Boston Historic two-bedroom with Modern Amenities
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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4 - Good
13
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3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 25.925925925925927%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 11.11111111111111%
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Jul 14, 2019

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
Jul 12, 2019

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 12, 2019

lowell was nice and clean

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 18, 2018

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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