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 Cypress Forest

Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through a Historic Atchafalaya Swamp

Rp1.523.457
per adult
Baton Rouge: Kayak Tour Through a Historic Atchafalaya Swamp
Awesome Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue

Awesome Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue

Rp215.560
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 Rp1.859.585 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.859.585
Rp2.499.735 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (671 reviews)
"Looks like this place was renovated recently. Everything was clean and new looking. Air-conditioning worked great. Very satisfied with this stay and will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 Rp2.297.658 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp2.297.658
Rp2.676.771 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent stay."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Rp2.127.953 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.127.953
Rp2.521.623 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (822 reviews)
"Great friendly staff! Clean room. No iron in the room."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 Rp2.558.914 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp2.558.914
Rp3.057.903 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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 Rp2.038.190 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp2.038.190
Rp2.374.489 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place, would go back"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Rp2.038.548 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp2.038.548
Rp2.374.908 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a quiet area"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 green sign with white lettering reading "Magnolia Mound Circa 1791" and "2161 Nichols Dr." in front of a white house with a black fence and trees in the background.

Highlands - Perkins

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

A Civil War Museum sign with a cannon in the foreground.

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Esplanade Plaza and Independence Botanical Gardens.

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.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent tall building, a river, and a bridge.

Old South Baton Rouge

While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like 13th Gate Haunted House and Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.

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, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide