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The Lawrence

Property class: 2
Hotel near Derry City Walls in Londonderry

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A luxurious room with a fireplace, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.
A restaurant with red leather chairs and tables, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
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."

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a door.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with white and blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a round table with a lamp.

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and decorative wall art.

Deluxe Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Londonderry

In Londonderry .Within a 5-minute walk of this Londonderry hotel, you'll find Magee College and Ulster University, Magee Campus. Brooke Park and St. Eugene's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

About this property

The Lawrence

Hotel near Derry City Walls in Londonderry
As a guest of The Lawrence, you'll find a garden and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Londonderry hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Lawrence offers 11 accommodations with bathrobes. This Londonderry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lawrence to the airport?

The Lawrence is 9.4 mi (60-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lawrence?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lawrence on Nov 3, 2026 start from $102, 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.

Does The Lawrence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lawrence.

How close is The Lawrence to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (22-min drive) from Lisfannon Strand and 11.8 mi (25-min drive) from Buncrana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lawrence offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lawrence, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lawrence?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Amusements (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lawrence?

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

Is there free parking at The Lawrence?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lawrence have a pool?

The Lawrence does not have a pool.

Does The Lawrence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lawrence to downtown Londonderry?

The Lawrence is 0.5 mi away from Londonderry.

The Lawrence Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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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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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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
Verified review

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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La decoración es bonita, la atención buena y la ubicación también
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026