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

Tourist watching tour guide feed alligators from side of tour boat in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

฿1,148
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour
Hop On Hop Off New Orleans

City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

฿1,455
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

฿3,867
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿787
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

฿1,968
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,427
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
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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 ฿5,598 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,598
฿7,787 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (3,105 reviews)
"The hidden fees are ridiculous. Please be aware. The breakfast buffet was definitely worth it. Clean and comfortable suites"

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿3,445 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,445
฿5,290 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,962 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great staff. Location was the best!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,141 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,141
฿5,917 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,686 reviews)
"The location was great and the rooms were very clean."

Reviewed on 11 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 ฿2,807 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,807
฿4,023 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (2,447 reviews)
"Great staff and unique art downstairs."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

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 ฿2,886 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,886
฿4,430 total
14 Sept - 15 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,470 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,470
฿4,144 total
23 Sept - 24 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! (6,152 reviews)
"Was difficult to navigate through the street to Valet cause it was so busy. This is a very busy & high traffic area"

Reviewed on 12 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.

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 large, historic building with a red-tiled roof and white columns, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved walkway.

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 brightly lit street corner at dusk with a vintage building featuring a clock and a storefront with a sign for 'Beat Magazine'.

Faubourg Marigny

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide