Gentilly Woods Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Gentilly Woods
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Top hotels in Gentilly Woods
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
"I really loved this hotel. Staff was great! Great place to stay. Property was confusing good overall"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
"This place will charge a daily travelers fee, the bathroom had hair and the toilet had doodoo on it it was obvious it wasn’t clean properly, they will also charge you an arm and a leg hourly for late checkout, there’s more places to stay in NOLA if you’re trying to save money this is not it…"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"This hotel is amazing! The location is pristine and the staff (not the valets) were amazing and kind! I will return!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
"The room was clean but I just wished the water pressure was better. My faucet for the bathroom sinks were terrible. There was barely any pressure and took forever to fill the small plastic cups."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Gentilly Woods
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
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.
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 Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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 Magazine Street.
