Gentilly Travel Guide

New Orleans

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a river with a boat.
A jazz club interior with a stage, audience, and musical instruments.
A brightly lit street corner at dusk with a vintage building featuring a clock and a storefront with a sign for 'Beat Magazine'.
A historic building with a balcony and a sign for a tattoo parlor.
A historic church with two tall spires, a statue of a mounted figure, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Gentilly attractions

Lakefront Arena

9.2/10 (25 reviews)
Catch an event at Lakefront Arena during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Rp1.160.835
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Rp776.867
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Rp625.065
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Rp2.339.529
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
Group on an airboat swamp tour in Lafitte

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

Rp1.053.681
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

Rp428.616
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
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Top hotels in Gentilly

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.241.917 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.241.917
Rp3.196.615 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,102 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel. Amazing staff and service. Pool was an extra fun to enjoy every night after walking around all day."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.132.599 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.132.599
Rp3.195.852 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,934 reviews)
"This hotel is an absolute gem! The rooms were comfortable and pleasant. The staff were incredible! Everyone from the front desk to concierge to doormen were so friendly and helpful. It was a fantastic location to the French Quarter."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

The Westin New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

5 out of 5
130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans LA
The price is Rp3.280.977 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.280.977
Rp3.926.670 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hotel Mazarin

Hotel Mazarin

3.5 out of 5
730 Bienville St. New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.811.071 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.811.071
Rp2.163.853 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,759 reviews)
"Great location.. but you will pay 50 dollar per night for parking…😕"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Mazarin
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

4 out of 5
300 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.797.118 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.797.118
Rp2.183.315 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,736 reviews)
"Great Breakfast and great staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

4 out of 5
214 Royal Street New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.849.439 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.849.439
Rp3.419.777 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,496 reviews)
"Stay on the new side. The old side is just tht old. Everything looked old. Everything smelled old, but the staff was nice."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
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Where to stay in Gentilly

Find the best Gentilly areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street 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 Confederate Memorial Hall Museum 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 Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street 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.

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