Stays in New Orleans
New Orleans blends French Quarter balconies, live jazz on Frenchmen Street and Mississippi River views with a full range of stays, from French Quarter boutique hotels to Garden District inns. Louis Armstrong International Airport sits about 15 miles from downtown via I-10.
Where to stay in New Orleans depends mostly on how much foot traffic and noise a traveler wants outside the door. The French Quarter and Bourbon Street corridor put guests inside the postcard, with balcony rooms above Creole restaurants and jazz clubs a short walk from Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. The Garden District and Uptown, reached by the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, offer quieter historic inns near Magazine Street's shops and Audubon Park. Downtown near the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Morial Convention Center suits business and event travelers who want fast access to I-10 and Louis Armstrong International Airport, about 20 to 25 minutes away depending on traffic. Parking runs from free suburban lots to paid valet in the Quarter, so it pays to check that detail before booking.
New Orleans in numbers
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans
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Hotel Provincial
New Orleans
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St Charles Inn, Superior Hotel
New Orleans
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Hotel St. Marie
New Orleans
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The Blue60 Marigny Inn
New Orleans
289 reviews
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- French Quarter: balcony rooms steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, walkable but loud after dark
- Garden District and Uptown: historic inns near the St. Charles streetcar line and Magazine Street
- CBD and Downtown: convention and business hotels near the Superdome, close to I-10 exits
- Marigny and Bywater: independent guesthouses near Frenchmen Street's live-music clubs
- Best value season runs June through November outside of hurricane watches; Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest weekends book up fastest
Local tips
- Book French Quarter stays with confirmed self-parking or valet pricing in writing, spots fill fast and street parking is restricted.
- Reserve six months out for Mardi Gras (February or March) and Jazz Fest (late April into May), rates roughly double.
- Use the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line to reach Uptown and the Garden District without a car.
- Check hurricane season (June through November) forecasts before locking in non-refundable summer rates.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What neighborhoods are best for staying in New Orleans?
The French Quarter suits first-time visitors who want to walk to Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, while the Garden District and Uptown offer quieter streetcar-served stays near Magazine Street.
What types of accommodation are available in New Orleans?
New Orleans covers French Quarter boutique hotels, Garden District bed-and-breakfasts, downtown convention hotels near the Superdome, and larger vacation rentals in the Marigny and Bywater.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
Spring (March through May) and fall (October and November) bring milder weather and major events like Jazz Fest, while summer through November falls in hurricane season with lower rates but storm risk.
Where should travelers stay in New Orleans for easy airport access?
Downtown and CBD hotels near I-10 keep the drive to Louis Armstrong International Airport to roughly 20 to 25 minutes, shorter than most French Quarter addresses.