New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide

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A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".
Red cable cars on tracks, with people walking on the sidewalk and cars on the street.
A red trolley on a city street with tall buildings and palm trees.
A street with palm trees, a tram, and pedestrians.
The Caesars Superdome with a large, rounded roof and the 'Super Bowl LIX' 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

฿1,468
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

฿810
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

฿1,443
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,193
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

฿2,834
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

฿1,063
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
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Top hotels in New Orleans Central Business District

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 ฿2,298 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,298
฿3,432 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (2,602 reviews)
"We can't wait to come back everything was 5 star"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,400 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,400
฿6,441 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,868 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,474 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,474
฿5,334 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,564 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,564
฿3,046 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,913 reviews)
"The rooms are HUGE with everything you could need. The hotel is gorgeous!!!! The staff is excellent."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿2,910 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,910
฿4,467 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,420 reviews)
"Overall our stay was great. The hotel room we booked was very small and the room did not have a microwave or small refrigerator to keep drinks. Those are little things. The hotel location is great. It’s about a 10 minute walk to the French Quarter, only a block or two from Bourbon St and the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

4 out of 5
444 St Charles Ave New Orleans Louisiana New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,941 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,941
฿4,698 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
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Where to stay in New Orleans Central Business District

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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.

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 street with a trolley, a blue car, and historic buildings.

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 large white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by a black wrought iron fence and trees.
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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.

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 Prytania Theatre and Audubon Zoo 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