New Orleans East Area Travel Guide

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bridge over the Mississippi river
bridge over the Mississippi river
The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north. 

Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well. 

If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.
New Orleans East Area
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Top hotels in New Orleans East Area

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans

2.5 out of 5
12340 I-10 Service Rd New Orleans LA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Someone and me agreed verry ghetto hotel...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans
Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans

Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans

2 out of 5
6322 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,053 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿2,053
฿2,444 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The rooms need to be painted and tubs replaced. Cleaning could be improved. Safe place to stay. Bed was comfy

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,030 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,030
฿4,552 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (5,101 reviews)
The first night I was there there was yelling and screaming and fighting outside my room. They had to call the police and that was on Saturday, March 1 they said that they were not charging me for the first night which was Saturday night and they said that Expedia has to give me my refund. The staff ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,511 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿4,511
฿6,260 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,067 reviews)
Everyone was so nice and the hotel was lovely

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Bourbon Orleans 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 ฿3,443 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,443
฿4,109 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,494 reviews)
Staff was amazing!! Great room!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter

AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter

4 out of 5
221 Carondelet St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,701 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿2,701
฿3,205 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,040 reviews)
I booked a double room and upon arrival after 8 hours of travel the hotel did not ain in accommodating my reservation at their location nor at a sister property. There was no compensation for the night spent in the single bed room aside for a breakfast voucher. The next day after moving to another ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans East Area

New Orleans, LA. USA. December 2019. View of the famous bridge that gives entry to Crescent Park, a beautiful and scenic park in the Marigny / Bywater area outside the French Quarter.

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
Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(8 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
Saint Augustine Church which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Tremé

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.

Tremé
French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

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.

French Quarter
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Algiers

3/5(1 area review)

River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Mississippi River or Algiers Ferry Terminal while you're exploring.

Algiers
A tour of St. Louise cemetery is a must , while in New Orleans.

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


New Orleans East Area Travel Guide