Desire Area Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Desire Area
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Desire Area
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Everything was great at this location! Beautiful, welcoming feeling right when you walk in the doors! Nice rooms. Spacious closet. Plenty of counter space in the bathroom. The hotel is more than just a hotel. It WAS home for a few days! AND there is a hotel bar, with live music, that I've been to ..."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
"This is my favorite place to stay! Great location and walking distance to so many things! I’ve stay here for a few years, the staff is always amazing."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
"Very clean sheets and a lovely view of the pool on the 7th floor!"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott
The Jung Hotel and Residences
Where to stay in Desire Area
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Magazine Street.
