Gentilly Travel Guide

New Orleans

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a river with a boat.
A jazz club interior with a stage, audience, and musical instruments.
A brightly lit street corner at dusk with a vintage building featuring a clock and a storefront with a sign for 'Beat Magazine'.
A historic building with a balcony and a sign for a tattoo parlor.
A historic church with two tall spires, a statue of a mounted figure, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Gentilly attractions

Lakefront Arena

9.2/10 (25 reviews)
Catch an event at Lakefront Arena during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,440
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿794
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,151
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

฿1,415
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

฿1,158
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

฿2,780
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
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Top hotels in Gentilly

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,602 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,602
฿5,239 total
15 Sept - 16 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! (4,155 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Aug 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 ฿3,546 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,546
฿5,375 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
The Westin New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,212 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,212
฿5,015 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
New Orleans Marriott
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG

3.5 out of 5
301 Dauphine St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,781
฿5,240 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE 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 ฿2,955 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,955
฿3,505 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,431 reviews)
"Really poor maintained hotel! The floorboards were INCREDIBLY squeaky , waking us up from neighboring rooms at 1am and 3 am! I’ve never stayed in a hotel like that and I travel monthly for work… never again"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

4 out of 5
214 Royal Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿5,265 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,265
฿6,252 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,704 reviews)
"For the price and fun location this hotel is 5 stars. It has a great history and has that authentic feel for an older hotel. We stayed for two nights. The Front Desk staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They offer free water at the front desk. They gave us some information about the area. We ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
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Where to stay in Gentilly

Find the best Gentilly 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 Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

A green trolley with 'St. Charles' and 'Party Car' signs, moving on tracks.
Photo by Jenna Lee
Open Photo by Jenna Lee

Arts/Warehouse District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like Contemporary Arts Center and National World War II Museum 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 building with red shutters and a white door, surrounded by blooming pink and white flowers.
Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger
Open Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger

Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street 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 Magazine Street.

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