What's it like in Historic Downtown Lancaster?

Historic Downtown Lancaster is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its array of dining options. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Lancaster travel tips? Make sure that you visit Central Market and Fulton Theatre while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Historic Downtown Lancaster?

Based on our traveller data, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Lancaster. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG .

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Lancaster?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Downtown Lancaster to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lancaster area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Lancaster, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Lancaster.

What is there to do in this Lancaster neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Fulton Theatre, Demuth Museum and Hole in The Wall Puppet Theater highlight Lancaster's cultural scene. Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Lancaster include Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County, The Ware Center and Steinman Park. While you're out sightseeing, Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House and Lancaster Museum of Art are a couple of additional sights to visit in Lancaster.

Top 10 Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotels of 2026

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A hotel exterior with a terrace dining area, outdoor seating, and a sign for "The Imperial Terrace".

1. Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Gary

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a cityscape.

2. Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Toria

RM806 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious hall with brick walls, multiple tables set for dining, and elegant chandeliers.

3. Cork Factory Hotel Lancaster

East Side, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Brian

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious lobby with a staircase, red leather chairs, and a brick wall.

4. Lancaster Arts Hotel

Stadium District, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Joseph

RM770 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, sun loungers, and a children's play area.

5. Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection

Roseville, 3.4 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Sharon

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool view.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lancaster

3.1 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Sharee

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a landscaped garden.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Lancaster

3.9 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Richard

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a kitchenette in the background.

8. Hampton Inn Lancaster

4.7 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Elson

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a grey sofa, and a chair.

9. Spark by Hilton Lancaster

Fruitville, 5.2 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Elvi

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and candles.

10. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster

5.5 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Julie A

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A courtyard with a central fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a building with multiple windows in the background, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Lancaster

5 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Jennifer

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a telephone.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Lancaster

2.9 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

BOBBY

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel with a brick facade, arched windows, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster

Fruitville, 5.2 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

John

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pergola.

14. Homewood Suites Lancaster

Fruitville, 5.1 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Nichole

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a large flat-screen TV.

15. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Lancaster

Fruitville, 5.7 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Jennifer

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a coffee station, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

16. avid hotel Lancaster by IHG

Dutch Countryside, 6.6 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Ronald

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

17. Lancaster Suites

Dutch Countryside, 5.6 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Sameh

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

18. Tru by Hilton Lancaster East

Dutch Countryside, 8.2 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Michael

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

19. Country Inn Lancaster, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Dutch Countryside, 6.5 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

JAMES

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, patterned armchair, and a blue shelving unit.

20. Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster

Dutch Countryside, 7.7 km from Historic Downtown Lancaster

Pleasance

RM551 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Lancaster

Find the best Historic Downtown Lancaster areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Eden

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eden and surrounding area, you can visit Landis Valley Museum and Hands-on House.

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Dutch Countryside

If you're spending some time in Dutch Countryside, Dutch Wonderland and Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction are top sights worth seeing.

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Large Group of Amish Horse and Buggies for an Event, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

West Lancaster

While visiting West Lancaster, you might make a stop by sights like James Buchanan's Wheatland and Leisure Bowling & Golfing Center.

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A café interior with a counter, menu board, and various items on shelves.

Musser Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Musser Park and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

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Ross

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ross and surrounding area, you can visit Penn Medicine Park and Central Market.

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Top Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Red Caboose Motel

8/10 Good

"It was great to be in the middle of an Amish area with a steam train going by and the staff was excellent."

Country Living Inn

10/10 Excellent

"After staying at a few hotels in the Lancaster area, this is where we will stay from now on while our daughter attends college here. The rates are reasonable, everything is very clean, and the decor gives the hotel a comfortable, at-home feel that you just don’t get from a standard chain hotel. It’s close to several parks, surrounded by farmland, and just a short drive from downtown Lancaster. The staff are also very friendly and helpful."

Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The room and the lighting was beautiful. The staff was excellent. I was on the floor 18+ loved it. The pool was beautiful. The only complaint I have was that I couldn’t get the room cooler than 74° so they sent me up a fan instantly which was very nice of them didn’t like the fact that they left me a note saying to close my curtains when check-in was at 4 PM how can I close my curtains to keep the light of the day out when I wasn’t checked in yet that’s my only complaint. Everything else was perfect. Would definitely stay again and bring my own fan."

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Lancaster hotels

1. Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

2. Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

3. Cork Factory Hotel Lancaster

4. Lancaster Arts Hotel

5. Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lancaster

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Lancaster

8. Hampton Inn Lancaster

9. Spark by Hilton Lancaster

10. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster

11. Courtyard by Marriott Lancaster

12. Americas Best Value Inn Lancaster

13. Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster

14. Homewood Suites Lancaster

15. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Lancaster

16. avid hotel Lancaster by IHG

17. Lancaster Suites

18. Tru by Hilton Lancaster East

19. Country Inn Lancaster, SureStay Collection by Best Western

20. Parkview Inn & Suites Lancaster

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Lancaster

Eden

Dutch Countryside

West Lancaster

Musser Park

Ross

Top Historic Downtown Lancaster Hotel Reviews

Red Caboose Motel

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