Gentilly Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Gentilly
Stay near popular Gentilly attractions
Things to do
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
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
New Orleans Marriott
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Loved it, I will be staying here next time I come back! Great staff and great location + the pool is killer."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
The Westin New Orleans
"We got the room with the river view and it was amazong"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
"Unfortunately, our second stay was very disappointing. We didn’t have enough towels, and after water spilled on our bedding, we were unable to get clean bedding despite asking. We were told that housekeeping was available at the time of night. Having to sleep with wet bedding or no bedding was unacceptable. ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
"The view from the 23rd floor was breathtaking and the amenities more than satisfying. However, the elevator instruction plaque said; as easy as 1 2 3 , but nobody explained to me at check-in, that it had to be my floor number, not 123 😂😂😂 The bathtub tap dripped all night long and every flush ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Where to stay in Gentilly
- 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 Bourbon Street, 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 Outlets 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.
