New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide

New Orleans

A busy urban street with a Walgreens store, a vintage theater, and various shops.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and historic buildings, including a prominent hotel.
A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".
A street with a historic building, palm trees, and a Marriott hotel.
A red tram with 'NONSTOP LONDON' and '2001' on it, passing by a street with buildings and a 'Bourbon' street sign.

Stay near popular New Orleans Central Business District attractions

A modern building with a large sign reading "Smoothie King Center" and a banner for "November 02".

Smoothie King Center

8.4/10 (4,416 reviews)
Catch an event at Smoothie King Center during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,452
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿801
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,170
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

฿2,805
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

฿1,052
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

฿1,469
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Top hotels in New Orleans Central Business District

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,517 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,517
฿3,692 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,533 reviews)
"It was a very quirky hotel. Loved the hardwood floors even though they were a little slanted. The beds and pillows were very comfy. Didn’t particularly like that there was no view out of the window. It was very convenient to all the sites and liked that the parking was across the street."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,258 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,258
฿6,068 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,755 reviews)
"The staff were awesome and he upgraded our room. I will always plan to stay there."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,895 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,895
฿7,009 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,001 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is ฿6,102 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿6,102
฿8,446 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,565 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,565
฿4,223 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
The Jung Hotel and Residences
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,511 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,511
฿5,178 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,423 reviews)
"Room was extremely run down with poorly kept mattress and pillows. Bathtub dirty and clogged bathroom sink."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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Where to stay in New Orleans Central Business District

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A historic building with a red facade and ornate balcony railings.

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.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

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 street with a trolley, a blue car, and historic buildings.

Garden District

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

A large white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by a black wrought iron fence and trees.
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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 Magazine Street.

A horse-drawn carriage with a sign for Roman Chewing Candy.

Uptown Historic District

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Prytania Theatre and Audubon Zoo are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide