New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide

New Orleans

A busy urban street with a Walgreens store, a vintage theater, and various shops.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and historic buildings, including a prominent hotel.
A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".
A street with a historic building, palm trees, and a Marriott hotel.
A red tram with 'NONSTOP LONDON' and '2001' on it, passing by a street with buildings and a 'Bourbon' street sign.

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

Canal Street

8.6/10 (32,488 reviews)
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown 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 New Orleans Central Business District

The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,526 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,526
฿5,344 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (3,110 reviews)
"Beds was comfortable, well located, great view of the river from the lobby bar. Breakfast buffet was not that great."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Westin New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,423 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,423
฿5,257 total
20 Sept - 21 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
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,423 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,423
฿5,068 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,699 reviews)
"Room very clean, employees very helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
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 ฿2,938 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,938
฿3,485 total
8 Sept - 9 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
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,868 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,868
฿4,403 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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 ฿3,259 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿3,259
฿3,895 total
10 Sept - 11 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! (6,183 reviews)
"The staff and messages were helpful. I was displeased with the engineer who did not address my clogged sink issue right away and was abruptly woken up by someone who pulled the fire alarm. It was a false alarm. There is a need for better security to address these false alarms. I will say the front ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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Where to stay in New Orleans Central Business District

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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 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 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 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 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.

A horse-drawn carriage with a sign for Roman Chewing Candy.

Uptown Historic District

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide