Central City Travel Guide

New Orleans

A historic cathedral with multiple spires, surrounded by well-lit gardens and a central fountain.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a modern hotel with a rooftop pool.
A city skyline with a prominent tall building, various mid-rise buildings, and a sunset sky.
A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, various mid-rise buildings, and a cloudy sky.
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Stay near popular Central City attractions

House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum

You can browse the exhibits at House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Rp1.174.225
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Rp785.828
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

Rp632.275
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Rp2.366.515
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

Rp772.640
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
Group on an airboat swamp tour in Lafitte

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

Rp1.065.835
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
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Top hotels in Central City

Maison St Charles

Maison St Charles

3 out of 5
1319 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.270.761 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.270.761
Rp1.511.042 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (910 reviews)
"It was a beautiful stay and I will be going back soon"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Maison St Charles
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.506.033 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.506.033
Rp2.313.300 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Le Richelieu Hotel

Le Richelieu Hotel

3 out of 5
1234 Chartres St New Orleans LA
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.766.165 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.766.165
Rp2.093.141 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,478 reviews)
"I stayed at the Le Richelieu for 5 nights in the beginning of August of this year, 2026. Although NoLa was more empty of the Isaiah tourist crowd and it was hot, I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel to which I return every single time when I visit New Orleans for a vacation trip. The hotel is great ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Le Richelieu Hotel
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 Rp1.592.833 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.592.833
Rp1.907.373 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (6,075 reviews)
"Valet guy last night was very rude and demanded a tip after waiting over 30 minutes for the car and no one else was waiting. When we asked again where the car was the guy at the valet stand also had an ugly attitude like we bothered him"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

4 out of 5
444 St Charles Ave New Orleans Louisiana New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.673.369 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.673.369
Rp2.002.003 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.736.009 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.736.009
Rp2.710.948 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,974 reviews)
"Great room"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

New Orleans Marriott
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Where to stay in Central City

Find the best Central City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Contemporary Arts 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 Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center while you're exploring the area.

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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.

Central City Travel Guide