Downtown East Travel Guide
Baton Rouge
Visit Downtown East
Stay near popular Downtown East attractions
Things to do

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Cypress Forest
Top hotels in Downtown East

Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.

L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
"Pool was closed the entire stay. Restaurants aren’t open late or anything 24/7 so be prepared at a “resort”"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG

Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge
"No microwave, no frig……used to these amenities in other hotels. Also outside occasional conversations you could hear up on 6th floor made it difficult to get back to sleep."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
"Thee only thing I did not like was my rooms ac unit went out they did change my room but did not get compensated for sleeping in the heat"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Where to stay in Downtown East
- Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
- Highlands - Perkins
- Mid City South
- South Baton Rouge
- Old South Baton Rouge

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Shaw Center for the Arts or The Old Governor's Mansion while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Mid City South
While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens.

South Baton Rouge
While visiting South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana.
Old South Baton Rouge
While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge.












