West End Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit West End
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
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in West End
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"The Location cannot be beat in the French Quarter. Had a room with a balcony, city view loved. Enjoyed having a bar & restaurant on the premises. My only complaint is Less Pool Loungers…More tables With Umbrellas. James was an awesome & helpful Bellman. Check In Staff Excellent Enjoyed Friendly Professional ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott
"It look over half an hour just to check in. Once I got to the counter (at 4:15 PM) I was told my room wasn't ready. I told them that’s an issue because I need to leave for a wedding at 4:30. A manager walked over, hit some computer keys and a room became magically ready.. We were thankful they figured ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
"Very helpful staff. Perfect location."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
"Room was not cleaned over 3 days, had to call multiple times to get clean towels. Toilet wouldn’t stop running, no fans in washrooms so it was always hot and steamy"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Where to stay in West End
- 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.
