French Quarter, LA

New Orleans
French Quarter featuring nightlife, street scenes and night scenes
One of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods is popular for an ecclectic blend of romantic history, stunning architecture, jazz and black arts.

The French Quarter is a collection of charming streets at the heart of New Orleans. It’s bordered by Canal Street and home to the origins of this modern city. This is where the original settlers built and where many of the freed slaves, no longer required to work on the surrounding sugar or cotton plantations, resettled. Their influence can be seen in almost every building façade or gated garden in this compact district.

New Orleans was where jazz music originated, and the French Quarter led the way. It was the music of the slaves, with its raucous expression of momentary freedom, that started it all. Over the years, and as immigrants began to integrate as free men, the music developed into a blend unique to New Orleans. And, it was given a unique name: jazz. The French Quarter is still a jazz focal point, with parades held throughout the year to celebrate this pioneering music. 

Aside from music, the French Quarter’s history has a darker side. Stop by the LaLaurie House on Royal Street, an allegedly haunted house where slaves were tortured in a secret attic chamber. Nearby, journey through the city of the dead at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 where the queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau, lies buried. It is believed that leaving a gift at her tomb grants a person their wish.  

Relive the romanticism of the past by hiring one of the horse-drawn carriages that wait in lines on Decatur Street, and ride past the district’s varied colonial buildings. Many of these are now home to up-market French restaurants, so couples should take the time for a candle-lit dinner. The French Quarter is also home to the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square.

The French Quarter is best seen on foot, and you can get there by taxi, bus, or streetcar.


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French Quarter Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4.5 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥18,009 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥18,009
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,472 reviews)
"Reginald was amazing welcoming efficient an easy to talk to. He made are stay easy friendly gave us all the information we needed to enjoy our stay from place to eat to where to go for some fun to transportation to a from the airport. He is one of kind"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥28,467 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥28,467
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,715 reviews)
"Great access to the French quarter and Jackson square. Engaging staff. Clean and quiet place to rest."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥19,844 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥19,844
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,079 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Maison Dupuy Hotel
Maison Dupuy Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1001 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA
The price is ¥20,295 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
¥20,295
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,753 reviews)
"Perfect spot for walking distance to the French Quarter"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Maison Dupuy Hotel
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
301 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥19,977 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥19,977
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Close to everything in the French Quarter"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE, an IHG Hotel
The Westin New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans
4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥27,090 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥27,090
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful, we had the king bed River view room on the 28th floor and loved watching the boats pass by. The location was perfect just outside of the party zone but a quick walk to everything. Daisy, from the concierge service, went above and beyond and had sparkling wine and balloons ..."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

The Westin New Orleans
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Other neighborhoods around French Quarter

Saint Augustine Church which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Tremé

4/5(135 area reviews)

Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louis Armstrong Park.

Tremé
Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(295 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. Top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Faubourg Marigny
Canal Street showing a city and street scenes

New Orleans Central Business District

4.5/5(8,219 area reviews)

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.

New Orleans Central Business District
National World War II Museum which includes a city, street scenes and a bridge

Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(890 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. You can visit top attractions like National World War II Museum and Lafayette Square, and jump on the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

Arts/Warehouse District
Great spot to get a great skyline photo of New Orleans!

Bywater

4/5(27 area reviews)

Live music, bars, and historic sites highlight some of the noteworthy features of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Bywater
St Louis Cemetery

Mid-City District

While you're in Mid-City District, take in top sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District

French Quarter, LA