Central City Travel Guide

New Orleans

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a modern hotel with a rooftop pool.
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Stay near popular Central City attractions

House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum

You can browse the exhibits at House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

฿803
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,456
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

฿1,171
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,176
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

฿2,811
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

฿1,473
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Top hotels in Central City

Maison St Charles

Maison St Charles

3 out of 5
1319 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,554 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,554
฿3,034 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (895 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms! Enjoyed the pool time! Will be back!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Maison St Charles
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,518 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,518
฿5,157 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

5 out of 5
130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,169 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,169
฿7,315 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,239 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,239
฿3,873 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Virgin Hotels New Orleans

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
550 Baronne St New Orleans LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,369 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,369
฿5,134 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,571 reviews)
"The room was awesome!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Virgin Hotels New Orleans
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

4 out of 5
300 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,012 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,012
฿3,606 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
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Where to stay in Central City

Find the best Central City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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French Quarter

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

A green trolley with 'St. Charles' and 'Party Car' signs, moving on tracks.
Photo by Jenna Lee
Open Photo by Jenna Lee

Arts/Warehouse District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

A building with red shutters and a white door, surrounded by blooming pink and white flowers.
Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger
Open Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger

Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.

Central City Travel Guide