Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Baton Rouge

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by a river and a cityscape.
A castle-like building with a green door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A river with a bridge, buildings, and a large body of water surrounded by greenery.
A large, historic building with a central entrance and two towers, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees.
A large bridge spanning a river with industrial buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Baton Rouge attractions

A banner reading "RIVERCENTER" and "BATON ROUGE" hanging on a building.

Raising Cane's River Center

8.6/10 (1,167 reviews)
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
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Things to do

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya

฿2,858
per adult
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Cypress Forest

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Cypress Forest

฿2,912
per adult
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Cypress Forest
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿3,430 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,430
฿4,622 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Popular attractions Raising Cane's River Center and Tiger ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (561 reviews)
"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

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿3,681 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿3,681
฿4,289 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿3,817 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,817
฿4,523 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
"Room modern and Clean, great staff and parking was super simple.....my new Go to for DT-BR"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿5,347 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,347
฿6,389 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿3,295 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,295
฿3,839 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I booked online around 5pm and when I get there to check in comes to find out they’re all booked and don’t have rooms left so that means they gave my reserved room away"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
The price is ฿3,691 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,691
฿4,300 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome place, clean with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Find the best Historic Downtown Baton Rouge areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A garden path flanked by wooden fences, leading to two white houses with green shutters.

Highlands - Perkins

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

A white building with a curved facade and green shutters, adjacent to a red building with a balcony.

Mid City South

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

A steel bridge with a road underneath, featuring a green exit sign for Plaquemine and Port Allen.

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.

Jones Creek

While visiting Jones Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Community Park Tennis Center and Gateway 12 Shopping Center.

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide