Hotels in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Introduction

From an influential baseball museum to a prestigious cowboy symposium, Lubbock prides itself on the diversity of its attractions. But perhaps its proudest claim to fame is as the birthplace of the legendary Buddy Holly, whose name lives on in the city’s cultural center. Lubbock has built its prosperity as the main economic and social hub of the South Plains region, one of the world’s biggest cotton producers. Thriving universities, booming shopping malls, diverse cuisine, and fascinating heritage come together to create a friendly, cosmopolitan community that offers visitors an alternative view of life in the Texas Panhandle.

Hotels in Lubbock

Texas is famous for its generous hospitality, and Lubbock hotels are no exception. From simple inns to well-equipped conference complexes, the welcome is as wide as the Texas plains. Stay in a highway motel and enjoy the benefit of spacious, accessible free parking, or add value to your vacation in a suite, with unlimited use of on-site leisure facilities such as a pool and fitness center. Lubbock hotel rates reflect the year-round demand for comfortable, convenient, budget-friendly accommodations—seasonal variations are negligible, although for the best deals it’s worth booking as far in advance as possible, especially during university semesters.

Where to stay

Many of the most popular discount hotels in Lubbock are located on State Highway 289, which encircles the city. Familiar brands such as the Arbor Inn and Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Lubbock provide reliable, user-friendly accommodations with easy access to the downtown sights. If you're in town for a whistle-stop visit to family or friends at Texas Tech University, you’ll find a wide selection of hotels and motels right alongside the campus. Alternatively, stay in the heart of downtown and enjoy the cozy ambience of Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast, the high-tech amenities of Overton Hotel and Conference Center, or the home comforts of MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites.

Things to see

There’s no escaping the legacy of Buddy Holly in Lubbock. The world-famous rock’n’roller’s trademark horn-rimmed glasses peer out larger than life from the main entrance of the Buddy Holly Center. An eye-catching collection of memorabilia, including his iconic Fender Stratocaster, is housed in a historic railway depot dating from 1928. Discover another side to Lubbock’s storied past at the National Ranching Heritage Center, featuring authentic Texan ranch buildings dating from the late 18th to mid-20th centuries, set alongside other antique structures. Take a guided tour around the Lubbock Lake Landmark, an important archaeological site where evidence of 12,000 years of civilization has been uncovered. Absorb the special ambience of the Silent Wings Museum, commemorating the bravery of World War II glider pilots on the U.S.A.A.F. airfield where they were trained for combat, or enjoy a relaxing evening of musical nostalgia at the Art Deco Cactus Theater.

How to get to Lubbock

Interstate 27 links Lubbock with transcontinental Interstate 40 at Amarillo, after which it’s a direct ride west to Albuquerque or east to Oklahoma City and onward to Dallas. Travel in Lubbock downtown is easy in a private car, as the city is laid out on a simple grid plan that makes for foolproof navigation. If you’re relying on air travel, the city’s Preston Smith International Airport has non-stop services to major hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Hop in a cab from the rank outside the terminal which will whisk you the 8 miles into downtown.