The Lawrence

Property class: 2

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A luxurious room with a fireplace, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a door, and a window with curtains.
A building entrance with a blue door, a sign reading "The Lawrence Rooms," and two potted plants on either side.
A grand hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, and a door labeled "Jonathan Swift."
A restaurant with red leather chairs and tables, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Lawrence Hill, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7NJ
  • Place, Ulster University, Magee Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Guildhall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Derry City Walls
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Londonderry

The Lawrence places you next to Ulster University, Magee Campus and within a 10-minute walk of Brooke Park. This 11-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Ulster University, Magee Campus - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Guildhall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Forum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Derry City Walls - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 7 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandarin Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Timberquay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Browns In Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pyke 'N' Pommes Strand Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Graft Speciality Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Lawrence

Guests staying at The Lawrence enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Lawrence?

This hotel in Londonderry is within a 10-minute walk of Great James' Street Presbyterian Church, The Peoples Gallery, and Brooke Park. You'll also find Derry City Walls and Guildhall less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lawrence?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lawrence on Nov 8, 2026 start from $101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Lawrence?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Lawrence have a casino at the property?

No, The Lawrence doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lawrence?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Lawrence?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like bathrobes, a kitchenette in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does The Lawrence have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Lawrence feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Lawrence offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Lawrence allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lawrence.

Does The Lawrence have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Lawrence?

The closest major airport to The Lawrence is Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry), which is 9.4 mi away (60 minutes by car). Another top airport is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is located 18.9 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lawrence?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lawrence.

The Lawrence Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely visit! Great history and very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay! The poet’s cottage had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed a two night stay at the Lawrence. Well located to walk to all you want to see in Derry. The rooms were extremely clean and well equipped. Recommend breakfast at the hotel, the food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The bed was exceptionally comfortable. Such a lovely old building, beautifully decorated. Staff were so welcoming and friendly even built us a gorgeous fire while we relaxed and played cards.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really great place to stay and in such a great location. Staff are very welcoming and the place is beautifully decorated. The room was warm, comfortable and quiet. Will stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Lawrence is so much more than a boutique hotel. It's an experience. We stayed in the annex which was amazing. The Lawrence is situated on a fairly steep incline but Derry is walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly and were very happy to share the history of the buildings. The room was gorgeous and well thought out. It was one of our favorites stays during our 10 day trip to Ireland. Great value for you money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were staying in the apartment. The decoration was very nice and the bed was very confortable. We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely rooms all be it a little warm. Emmet (the manager) was so helpful and explained the history of the house. 10 rooms all on a literary theme really well designed. Brilliant breakfast and all of the staff were very helpful and polite. All in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We arrived a little early to this magnificent property. We were welcomed in to the beautiful sitting room to wait for our room to be ready. Such lovely helpful staff, and so friendly and welcoming. The room was amazing, and we also spent time in the sitting room in the evening, playing cards with the fire kindly lit for our benefit. This is a little piece of the history, well worth a stay to experience it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful staff who really make you feel welcome. Lovely well appointed room but very small if you have luggage. Fantastic breakfast and great location. Only drawback is how hot the room was. No fans available and with the changing climate and heat rising to the 3rd floor I believe a small fan would go a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a joy to stay at the Lawrence! The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and called after famous Irish patriots, poets and writers. The sitting room is beautifully furnished with a welcoming coal fire and a nice bar for a nightcap. The breakfast is of a high standard. Finally all the staff are so friendly and well trained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and decor were the winning aspects of the Lawrence. The writer-themed rooms were so individual and impeccably decorated. Emmit (sp?) showed us all around the space and told us the history. It was all so charming! Breakfast was top-notch as well. And the location was just blocks from the walled city. We had a somewhat late arrival, and were surprised to see so many stores/ restaurants already closed. (It was a Monday night). We found Brown’s still open…closes at 9p…and had a delicious meal there. Back to The Lawrence…they did everything right, and I would definitely go back and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The entire property was introduced to us by Sharon who gave us a history on the property. She also showed us to the breakfast room and the drawing room, named the Oscar Wilde room. She showed us to our room and explained the amenities very thoroughly. We also met both Colin & Emmett who were exceptionally welcoming. The room itself was small but perfect for a couple. Myself and my mother stayed in No. 6 (WB Yeats room). Our room overlooked the Magee campus and was situated on a quiet street with ample on street parking available. The breakfast was an additional cost of £15pp and we were provided with a menu to choose from. The breakfast hours start at 7.30am and end at 9.30am Mon-Fri with different times at the weekends. The breakfast choices were sufficient however if you were not keen on breakfast meals and wanted toast, for example, this should be an option on the menu. The property address is located a 15 minute walk from the city centre with easy access to the city by car. All in all, we would definitely stay here again and we thank Colin, Emmett and especially Sharon for their warmest welcome and allowing us to stay in this beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Dejligt B&B m gratis kolde drikke, kaffe/te og snacks til rådighed 24/7. Vores værelse (nr. 5) var ikke så rummeligt - nr. 8 er større! - til gengæld superhyggeligt og med mulighed for ophold i lounge og kaffeområde lige udenfor døren. Toiletartikler i god kvalitet. Selve området er centralt og sikkert, så vi kunne lade vinduerne stå åbne nat og dag. Personalet er hjælpsomme og servicemindede, og morgenmaden traditionel og velsmagende.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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La decoración es bonita, la atención buena y la ubicación también
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in May 2026