Desire Area Travel Guide

New Orleans

A sunset over a city with a river, bridges, and high-rise buildings.

Things to do

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

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

฿787
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,427
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,132
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

฿2,755
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

฿1,033
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

฿1,443
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Top hotels in Desire Area

New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,437 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,437
฿5,278 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,974 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿4,748
฿6,583 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (4,186 reviews)
"No issues really except that depending on the room location you have to walk the whole property to get to it. Super friendly staff. Very clean. Pool area clean. Great convent location to burbon and the square."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿5,622 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,622
฿7,812 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,120 reviews)
"EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL!! I asked if I could be on a high floor, and they ensured that my request was granted! They even went above and beyond and upgraded our room to a Riverview! And the view was phenomenal! Every single staff member was friendly, there was not a time we left or entered the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Westin New Orleans
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,462 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,462
฿6,292 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,706 reviews)
"Great location, great staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Sheraton New 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 ฿3,272 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,272
฿3,911 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (6,166 reviews)
"The room was clean. Staff was okay in general."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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 ฿3,273 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,273
฿3,879 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
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Where to stay in Desire Area

Find the best Desire Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street 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 large, historic building with a red-tiled roof and white columns, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved walkway.

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 river with a bridge, a city skyline, and a sunset.

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 National World War II Museum.

Desire Area Travel Guide