Desire Area Travel Guide
New Orleans
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Desire Area
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great location, however the room was a long walk from the lifts and they had an unexpected 25USD service charge upon check in. Then had a weird check out experience. Nothing too bad or good.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Clean facilities and room, very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside was breakfast was not included
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
The breakfast is not worth 25 pp. The room was nice but you heard every noise in the hallway and outside. They need thicker windows
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Great place!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Great stay in a central location. Rooms were a bit outdated, but clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Nice hotel nestled in the French Quarter. Nice perks like discounts to restaurant, daily public transportation pass, water bottle, water dispenser with variety. Gym is small.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desire Area
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.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
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 District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or St. Louis Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
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.
