Gentilly Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Georgia & Michael
Photo by Georgia & Michael

Popular places to visit

Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

4/5(72 reviews)

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4/5(38 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

4/5(56 reviews)

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum showing aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(17 reviews)

A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.

National World War II Museum
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Chill out Southern-style in this freewheeling park with a fascinating past.

Jackson Square

Activities

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$89
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
steamboat Natchez on river in New Orleans

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

AU$89
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Murder Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Murder Tour

AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Murder Tour
alligators in New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

AU$119
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
See all activities in New Orleans

Our pick of the best Gentilly Hotel Deals

Seabrook Villa
Seabrook Villa
3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
"It was so nice and quiet. We will be back! Loved the bar and grill!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Get rates
Seabrook Villa
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$250 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$250
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,402 reviews)
"Beautiful and great location."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4.5 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,780 reviews)
Great stay!
"Awesome location! Right next to Bourbon street. The only issue is parking to register is difficult, you have to park on the Canal street in front of the hotel, and most of the time you will be parked in the right lane of traffic. You will have to use the valet parking."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
The Westin New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans
4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$276 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,450 reviews)
"The Westin is situated in a quieter part of the French Quarter."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

The Westin New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans Marriott
4 out of 5
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$291 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$291
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,571 reviews)
"It’s in the perfect location. Everything was in walking distance."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

New Orleans Marriott
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$201 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,411 reviews)
"The staff was very accommodating and supportive of our needs. We did not have a car but found getting around the city very easy with Taxi's. Staff were very helpful when we had questions. The hotel was clean and felt very safe. This hotel is in the heart of the French Quarter and very close to Bourban ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
See all 4,685 properties in Gentilly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Gentilly

Default Image

Saint Roch

If you're spending some time in Saint Roch, Frenchmen Street and St Roch Cemetery & Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

Saint Roch
New Orleans Museum of Art which includes art and interior views

City Park

While you're in City Park, take in top sights like City Park or Louisiana Children's Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Museum of Art Stop or North Carrollton at Dumaine Stop.

City Park
Default Image

Saint Claude

While Saint Claude may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bourbon Street and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.

Saint Claude
St Louis Cemetery which includes heritage elements

Mid-City District

If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District
Default Image

Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Faubourg Marigny
Default Image

Tremé

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louis Armstrong Park.

Tremé

Gentilly Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: