Downtown Natchitoches Travel Guide
Natchitoches





Visit Downtown Natchitoches
Popular places to visit

National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Explore the campus of National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium during your stay in Natchitoches. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Natchitoches, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store
Find out about the history of Natchitoches with a stop at Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
You can browse the exhibits at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Natchitoches. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Northwestern State University
Walk around the campus at Northwestern State University as part of your travels around Natchitoches. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Cane River National Heritage Area
Explore the great outdoors at Cane River National Heritage Area, a lovely green space in Natchitoches. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Top hotels in Downtown Natchitoches

Chateau Saint Denis Hotel
"Always enjoy my stay…"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Church Street Inn
"The property is really nice. Excellent location you can walk everywhere. We have stayed at many of the the B&B’s there and most are not in walking distance of the downtown river area especially for older folks. The property itself is excellent. The staff very friendly. The happy hour pleasant red ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Sweet Cane Inn
"The bed and breakfast house was a nice older home. The breakfast was great. When we checked in and went to our room we found honey bees in it. We called the owner and he came and sprayed. We left for a few hours and when we got back we killed 20 or so more honey bees. The next day we went to town ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Comfort Suites Natchitoches
"The property is in pretty good shape for the location and its age. A/C was okay but needed some better cleaning for the filters in the room. But the room has a good bed, decent wifi, and a good workspace. We enjoyed the breakfast -- wonderful, fresh-made gravy for delicious biscuits. Also, staff ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Natchitoches
"The breakfast was the best ever!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Natchitoches by IHG
"Every one there was very friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Natchitoches
East Natchitoches
While East Natchitoches isn't home to many top sights, Historic District Shopping and Cane River National Heritage Area are some notable places to visit nearby.
