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.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is just one of the places to see in New Orleans, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
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.
Top hotels in French Quarter
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Great Staff, Nice room, large TV but lacking streaming access. TV guide not working. Bad windows, very noisy in the evening.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Westin New Orleans
Great location, room was clean, staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
I stay here a few times a year, but this time, I had a few glitches. There was no dresser to store my clothing, so I asked for a different room (1 week stay, so I like my clothing put away). I was told none of the rooms had dressers. I stay often enought to know that isn't the case. Then my heat ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
The staff was awesome!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and professional. I loved the body wash gel. The room safe was not working but even though they offered to fix it straight away I said not to bother as I wasn't using it anyway.
Reviewed on 29 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 New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & 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.
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.
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.
