Popular places to visit
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.
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 lively bars and entertainment choices 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 great live music in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum is a top museum in New Orleans with a story of its own. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Mardi Gras World
You can browse the exhibits at Mardi Gras World, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Gentilly
The Westin New Orleans
Great!
Reviewed on 7 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
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
The room and our view were amazing. We had clean towels and bottles of water left everyday. Very pleased!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Enjoyed my stay! Room really nice just like photos, restaurant service and front desk all great!! Would def stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Louisiana Museum of African American 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.
