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New Orleans is also known as the 'Big Easy' on account of the city's laid-back spirit and non-stop nightlife. Located on the Mississippi River, this city that never sleeps is famous for its thriving music scene and is known as the birthplace of jazz, thanks to its unique blend of cultures and influences.

On your visit to New Orleans, expect to be greeted by a lively, open-minded city brimming with colors, sounds, parades and parties in what is one of America's most unique destinations.

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Where to Stay in New Orleans: French Quarter

New Orleans' French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré (or Nola by locals), is home to several sights including Louis Armstrong Park, the French Market, Jackson Square, and much more.

This district is steeped in history and culture, and is certainly the place to be in New Orleans if you're looking to experience its most fun and flourishing side. Bourbon Street, home to countless concert venues with live jazz and country music, will take you back in time to the 20th century.

If you visit during Mardi Gras, watch as the streets of the French Quarter become a stage for music, costumes, and parades. It is worth keeping in mind that as this area has so much to offer, it can often be busy with tourists.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, French District.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter>>
Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

This 4-star hotel in the French Quarter dating back to 1919 offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with everything you need. The Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter includes a fitness center and a pool and is within walking distance of the famous Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter>>
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter is a relatively new hotel on the edge of the French Quarter and close to the Central Business District. Choose from spacious studios or suites and enjoy the hotel's complimentary breakfast, and evening meals, on certain days of the week.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville>>
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville

The stunning building home to Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville captures the city's stylish, sophisticated spirit and rich culture. Equipped with all the latest technology, its 230 rooms exude comfort and class.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Garden District

Once home to large plantations, the Garden District is now home to quaint cottages and large, luxurious homes, each with their own sprawling garden (which is where the area gets its name). Head back in time and discover centuries-old mansions once owned by the noblemen and women of the south.

When staying in New Orleans' Garden District, don't miss the Lafayette Cemetery, one of the city's oldest burial grounds, and the grand St. Charles Avenue, a showcase of the city's best architecture.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, Garden District.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District>>
Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District

Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District is located on the neighborhood's famous oak-lined St. Charles Avenue. The décor of this 4-star property perfectly captures the essence of its surroundings. It also features a patio, meeting rooms, and Bar & Bistro.

Where to stay in New Orleans: St. Charles Inn>>
St. Charles Inn

This comfortable, welcoming property on St. Charles Avenue boasts a great location for visiting the nearby French Quarter, in addition to exploring the city's outdoor activities from horse riding to fishing. The St. Charles Inn has 40 rooms and serves complimentary hot breakfast.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Garden District B&B>>
Garden District B&B

This small two-star property in the heart of the Garden District is perfect for those traveling with family and is just a short drive to the National World War II Museum. Each guestroom has a private bathroom, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Central Business District

The city's Central Business District, or downtown, is home to a myriad of sophisticated Cajun and Creole restaurants, towering skyscrapers, high-end hotels, and buzzing music venues. Here you can see the New Orleans Saints play at the Superdome or visit the famous Canal Street, which separates the newer American part of the city from the French Quarter.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, Central Business District.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Hyatt Regency New Orleans>>
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

This four-star hotel in the city's downtown district is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. After the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, the hotel opened its doors in 2011 with an immense convention center for conferences and events.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Aloft New Orleans Downtown>>

Aloft New Orleans Downtown boasts a prime location in the heart of the city, close to Bourbon Street and the Superdome. Unwind in style at the hotel's hip bar serving cocktails, and staging live concerts, or take a dip in its luxurious rooftop pool.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans>>

If you're looking for comfort and class without compromising on modern facilities, Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans is your hotel in downtown New Orleans. The Q&C Bar is open for breakfast, light snacks during the day and handcrafted cocktails in the evening.

FAQs about Where to Stay in New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest time of year to go to New Orleans?

    The months of July and August are the cheapest time to visit New Orleans due to the heat and humidity typical of its summers. Hurricanes are also normal at this time of year.
  • • How many days do I need in New Orleans?

    Ideally, to visit the French Quarter and all it has to offer, including going to jazz concerts and seeing several of its museums, you would need a minimum of four days in the city.

When traveling to the southern state of Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico you can't go wrong with this complete guide on where to stay in New Orleans. Discover the city's rich combination of French, African and American cultures, visit its fascinating museums, and celebrate alongside locals with streets parties, parades and, of course, jazz.

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5 star

9.3/10Great111 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.37km from city center
This hotel is very close to the French quarter in New Orleans, a hotel with history and cultural connotations. Not only is the service attitude of the staff super good, but the experience of staying is also very good! I will definitely book this hotel again next time I go to New Orleans!
FromBRL 1,044
9.6/10Amazing101 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.51km from city center
The location was perfect, so close to the French Quarter, great food, and the water. Great welcoming service started when we arrived in the rental car. Bell hop was very attentive and full of answers for our questions of the area. We visited the pool and it was nicely arranged with several seating options. We did not order food but it was available along with your choice of beverage. Service at the pool was very friendly. We were also visited at our room asking if we need any water, room service, or anything else. We did use the concierge for dinner suggestions, and the food was great! The Windsor Court Hotel does offer a few restaurant choices however being in New Orleans for one night we wanted to experience its culture.
FromBRL 2,333
9/10Great104 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.42km from city center
Good location, just on the French street, 5 minutes walk from each red store. The hotel is beautiful and the small indoor garden is perfect for afternoon tea. The local Jumbo soup is also available for free at the hotel lobby, similar to the black pepper seafood soup, which tastes good. At the time of check-in, the front desk asked me if I would upgrade the room type, I agreed, but the upgraded room was charge100 knife in the club room, but the room was small, only half a window, so I decided to change back to the original garden interior room, I think The room is bigger and more comfortable.
FromBRL 2,301
9.3/10Great102 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.77km from city center
The room is spacious, clean and the service is good
FromBRL 2,852
8.7/10Very Good111 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.2km from city center
The lobby staff are very welcoming and make you feel at home. It feels so good to be a foreigner! Although the facilities are not the most advanced, they are quite good. The bed was very comfortable. Recommended! (Due to the tornado, I stayed one more night, and a handsome guy at the front desk arranged a room with a balcony. It was so heart-warming! Although I couldn't fly home as planned, the hotel staff's arrangements were always heart-warming.)
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Business travel

9.3/10Great102 Reviews
French Quarter New Orleans|0.51km from city center
The room is small. The window is smaller than the average Queen size. It feels old. The bathroom is very small. I found that the bathroom light was not on before going to bed at night. I don’t know why. It was still not on until the next day. There was a lot of noise outside the window, maybe from the air conditioner or something. Fortunately, we were very tired and fell asleep. When we were awake during the day, we basically didn’t stay in the room. It was still very noisy after staying for a while. We lived on the 5th floor. There is a swimming pool on the 16th floor. It is very small, but it is enough for children to swim. It is still very comfortable to watch the sunset.
SOLD OUT
8.5/10Very Good105 Reviews
French Quarter New Orleans|0.6km from city center
It was Mardi Gras week and the hotel was super busy. Pool was great though it’s a little small. Location was fantastic, right smack on bourbon street. They do lack basic amenities like in-room complimentary bottled water for a four star hotel. Desire restaurant has got great food and especially the oysters. They are also a dog friendly hotel, but pet toilet was artificial grass / green carpet located at the basement carpark, which wasn’t very convenient and it smells bad.
FromBRL 751
9/10Great41 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.39km from city center
My experience at this location was excellent. The room was what I expected it would be. Just a few things I didn’t like but the good was way better than the the bad. The staff was super friendly and professional. I will be booking here in the future again.
FromBRL 425
7.2/10115 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.23km from city center
Great breakfast,location wonderful,staff was helpful with directions towards canal street,bourbon street 5min week ,right in the center of all the action
FromBRL 397
8.2/10Very Good102 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.43km from city center
Well priced for the location. Enjoyed the visit because of easy valet parking, secured access to the lobby and staff.
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Breakfast

8/10Very Good115 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.87km from city center
The location of this hotel was lovely right next to RiverWalk mall. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Didn’t like that carpet in the room and hallways kinda of gave those areas a smell (more so the hallways) Also, wasn’t a fan of the shower/tub combo wish all hotels would update to showers only. But our overall stay was good.
FromBRL 562
8.4/10Very Good116 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.97km from city center
The room is spacious and very clean. Everything you need for cooking is in the kitchen with a plus a large fridge. The hotel staff is amazing, kind and very attentive. The only thing to improve is the breakfast which is repetitive and little decayed. The hotel is very well located in can street with a tram stop 200 m away. I recommend this hotel
FromBRL 492
8.8/10Very Good110 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.41km from city center
There was a used soap bar in the shower when we arrived. The bed was extremely hard and the pillows were very soft, it was not comfortable. When we arrived the room was warm and the water was hot. Part of the way through our first shower the water got cold and the heater quit working. The next day it got COLD outside and there was absolutely no hot water, got out of a cold shower and the air was blowing very cold. They did send someone up to fix the issues and we had hot water that evening. When we woke up in the morning the room was 79 degrees though the heater was set at 70. It was very hot. The shower was cold again and there was brown water leaking through the ceiling tiles above the shower. The location was convenient and the view of the river was really nice.
FromBRL 990
8.6/10Very Good117 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.22km from city center
I recently stayed at this hotel and had an amazing experience! The staff is super friendly, and everything was just perfect. The facilities are top-notch, and the room was incredibly spacious. The highlight for me was the bed – it's the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever had. The hotel has plenty of amenities, including a cafe downstairs and a large lobby area. They also provide daily cleaning, which was great. I had no issues during my stay and really enjoyed my time there. If I ever visit New Orleans again, I will definitely stay here. Highly recommend!
FromBRL 420
7.8/10Good104 Reviews
Arts-Warehouse New Orleans|0.84km from city center
My stay here was wonderful ❤️❤️❤️Beautiful spacious one bedroom suite with a double balcony. City views from the balcony were gorgeous. Efficient and friendly staff and food and drink were plentiful and delicious.
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