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Popular places to visit

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
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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
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 acclaimed art galleries 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
Tulane University

Tulane University

4/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University

Activities

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$84
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

AU$84
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
steamboat Natchez on river in New Orleans

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$64
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
alligators in New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

AU$99
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

AU$112
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
New Orleans: Cocktails & Brunch Crawl in the French Quarter

New Orleans: Cocktails & Brunch Crawl in the French Quarter

AU$91
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Cocktails & Brunch Crawl in the French Quarter
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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! (423 reviews)
"It was so nice and quiet. We will be back! Loved the bar and grill!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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Seabrook Villa
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$173 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (3,534 reviews)
"Right on Bourbon St, about a 20 minute walk to the super dome. Very convenient location."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

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$260 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,355 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

The Westin New Orleans
Old 77 Hotel
Old 77 Hotel
4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$118 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,009 reviews)
"Cons: The lighting in the rooms was simultaneously way too low and very harsh. No coffee in room. Floors in guest room so slippery that they are almost a hazard. Hallways from elevators to room sort of Psycho-thriller drama creepy ( I would have been bit scared w/out my husband). Otherwise, this ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Old 77 Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$190 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (3,395 reviews)
"Staff was very professional, hotel was very clean and Well organized. Great location."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (3,352 reviews)
Nice, clean hotel, great location but poor service
"The hotel is in a central French Quarter location and rooms are quiet even though the hotel is on Bourbon St. Nice lobby and nice, clean rooms. The shower didn't have hot water. After a while it got quite warm but never hot. There was no housekeeping. And when my 90-year-old mother needed an extra ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gentilly

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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
St Louis Cemetery which includes heritage elements

Mid-City District

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

Mid-City District
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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
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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
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Bywater

Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.

Bywater

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