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

Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Rp1.160.965
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

Rp562.622
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Rp776.954
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

Rp763.915
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
Group on an airboat swamp tour in Lafitte

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

Rp1.053.799
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

Rp428.664
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
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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 Rp1.889.458 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.889.458
Rp2.864.046 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
The Westin New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.834.768 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.834.768
Rp2.817.428 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! (1,960 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

New Orleans Marriott
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 Rp1.574.548 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.574.548
Rp1.867.735 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,448 reviews)
"The staff was amazing! I wish I got their names. Positive at check in and check out. I’ll definitely be back. That mint tea my finally morning; I will definitely have again."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.838.616 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.838.616
Rp2.721.680 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,694 reviews)
"Overall nice and friendly staff, clean both in lobby and hotel room. Amazing location in the city, 20 minute walk to the stadium, food area is amazing, 7 minute walk to the casino. 10/10 will be booking again if/when I visit again!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.536.971 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.536.971
Rp2.359.546 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,430 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff. Very clean and convenient. The only downside was the pool was very cold. I remember my previous stay the pool was a lot warmer . Other than that it was great stay as always . I will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

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
The price is Rp1.746.558 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.746.558
Rp2.087.490 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (6,173 reviews)
"Room was very nice and clean , hotel is really nice we had an ant farm in our bathroom my only complaint but I would go back again !"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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Where to stay in New Orleans Central Business District

Find the best New Orleans Central Business District 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 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 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 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 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 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 Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street 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