French Quarter Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bourbon Street
You can learn more about the history of New Orleans when you visit a well-known site such as Bourbon Street. Experience the area's renowned jazz scene and great live music.
Jackson Square
You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a trip to Jackson Square. Discover the renowned jazz scene and shops in this walkable area.
Royal Street
During your trip to New Orleans, you can do some window-shopping at Royal Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
Café du Monde
During your visit to New Orleans, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Café du Monde. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
French Market
During your trip to New Orleans, you can do some window-shopping at French Market. Discover the lively bars and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Audubon Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Audubon Aquarium during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in French Quarter
The Westin New Orleans
Friendly staff, comfortable and quiet room, beautiful view!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
New Orleans Marriott
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Very clean and spacious room. Excellent location. Its in the middle of the action. If you drive, you have to park right in front of the hotel door on a very crowded and busy street then wait for the valet driver to give you your ticket.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The bartender was amazing
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Clean, friendly staff and great lication
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
The staff were professional and friendly!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louisiana Museum of African American History.
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.
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.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or Canal Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.
