Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

Baton Rouge

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by a river and a cityscape.
A castle-like building with a green door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A river with a bridge, buildings, and a large body of water surrounded by greenery.
A large, historic building with a central entrance and two towers, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees.
A large bridge spanning a river with industrial buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Baton Rouge attractions

A banner reading "RIVERCENTER" and "BATON ROUGE" hanging on a building.

Raising Cane's River Center

8.6/10 (1,167 reviews)
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
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Things to do

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya

Rp1.553.733
per adult
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through the Historic Atchafalaya
Awesome Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue

Awesome Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue

Rp219.844
per adult
Awesome Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp1.810.519 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.810.519
Rp2.423.069 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Popular attractions Raising Cane's River Center and Tiger ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"The room was sooo hot we couldn’t even sleep. Staff came said they fixed it, it was still not working"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp1.645.950 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.645.950
Rp1.917.531 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to several sites, Old Capital, State Museum, USS Kidd. Clean, comfortable, staff was very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp1.808.371 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp1.808.371
Rp2.142.921 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (755 reviews)
"The shower/tub was dirty. The toilet was nasty. The room had a “stinch”. It was dirty. There was power outage from 9pm until 4am. The ac NEVER worked in the room the entire time and it was 90 degrees outside. It felt like a sauna. The elevator didn’t work and I was on the 3rd floor. The only good ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp2.856.117 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.856.117
Rp3.413.060 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great time"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp1.969.643 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp1.969.643
Rp2.294.634 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff on top of keeping this lovely old building clean in a great section of downtown Baton Rouge room views of the river close to all my favorite restaurants, and affordable"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St Baton Rouge LA
The price is Rp1.886.115 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.886.115
Rp2.197.414 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff makes the difference. I travel a lot for work and this is my place for travel to Baton Rouge."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Find the best Historic Downtown Baton Rouge areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A garden path flanked by wooden fences, leading to two white houses with green shutters.

Highlands - Perkins

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A steel bridge with a road underneath, featuring a green exit sign for Plaquemine and Port Allen.

South Baton Rouge

While visiting South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana.

A white building with a curved facade and green shutters, adjacent to a red building with a balcony.

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens.

Old South Baton Rouge

While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Bally's Baton Rouge Casino and Raising Cane's River Center.

A large, white, castle-like building with two towers and a central entrance.

Mid City North

If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Delmont Village Shopping Center and Evangeline Park are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide