Gentilly Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Gentilly
Stay near popular Gentilly attractions
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Gentilly
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Hotel and staff are amazing and it’s in a perfect location to walk everywhere"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"He had a wonderful stay. The staff was helpful and always smiling. The room was clean and beautiful decor. It is in a perfect location near shops and eateries. The restaurant downstairs is pricey. The food came out lukewarm for only a few guests sitting there. The server was wonderful. It was only ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"Best hotel we've stayed ever. The room was perfect, relaxing and clean. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. They even booked our cab ride to MSY for our flight home. The hotel is centrally located in the french quarter, walking distance to most of the sights and very close to tram stations ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Everything was absolutely perfect. Pricey yesterday but we'll worth it for a treat every now and then. The pool is an absolute must!!!!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"During our stay the hotel lost power from about 11 pm until about 7am.. No water and it was hot because of no AC. No communication from the hotel on an ETA of return of service or anything."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
"The room was great! The patio was huge but was shared with 4 other rooms. Plenty of space if everyone was out there. Bathroom was a tad small but with it being just me and my husband it wasn’t an issue. If you don’t want to hear music all night… don’t request a room on Bourbon st. We loved it but ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Gentilly
- 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 Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street 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.
