Old Aurora Travel Guide
New Orleans

Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

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.

Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Top hotels in Old Aurora

AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
The room was lovely in all respects except for sound insulation. You could hear people talking in the hallways and music from outside the hotel across the street. This noise level interfered with my sleep.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Great location. Cold room. Hot shower and good beds
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Overpriced, dirty, and rude staff avoid Paid a premium for three nights and got a run-down room with a side of contempt. We arrived during the French Quarter Festival a major annual event the hotel knew was happening to find every street to the property closed. Spent over an hour driving in circles ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Wonderful location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Temperature in room was hard to regulate All staff were very friendly Elevators always arrived quickly Live music in bar was way too loud; bar tenders were friendly
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The biggest issue we had was lack of bright lighting in the rooms. Lighting needs to be improved.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Aurora

Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Mississippi River or Algiers Ferry Terminal while you're exploring.

Bywater
Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.

Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger 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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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.

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.

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.

