Gentilly Travel Guide
New Orleans
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.
Canal Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Canal Street, a popular shopping spot in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable 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.
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 renowned jazz scene 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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Gentilly
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
staff was great!!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Westin New Orleans
The hotel was beautiful, clean, and the staff was exceptional.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The room was clean but not spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Location was perfect and service was great with the super friendly staff. Room is a little small, but that’s expected in a vintage building. The room was clean with daily room service. Only gripe is the shutters were kind of broken, but simply putting your bags in front of them helped a bit. Would ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Very friendly staff and the restaurant on site is wonderful
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gentilly
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.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
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.
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
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.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
