New Orleans Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Canal Street
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.

Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

Smoothie King Center
Catch an event at Smoothie King Center during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Lafayette Square
After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

New Orleans City Hall
New Orleans City Hall is just one of the places to see in New Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do

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

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Creole Queen Historic Battlefield Cruise
Top hotels in New Orleans Central Business District

New Orleans Marriott
Great experience
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Room was clean but the lighting is terrible!!! Window was so small you couldn’t even use natural light! And the shower handle fell off in our hand. But great otherwise! Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
Everyone was super loud in the hallways at 2am-4am… workers beating hammers in nearby rooms early in the morning. Receptionist was horrible at night didn’t tell us anything WiFi related, checkout times, breakfast times nothing. He was just on his phone and seemed like he didn’t want to work. Also ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Westin New Orleans
Terrible
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Great room, excellent location!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans Central Business District

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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art 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.

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.

Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Smoothie King Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.

Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.

Central City
Consider a visit to House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.

Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
