Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge

Not only is the building beautifully built with amazing detail, on the 27th floor, there's an observation platform and you can check out the entire city! It's pretty beautiful!
Beautiful building and a great museum! #discoveringbatonrouge
View of the Mississippi from the dock by the USS Kidd museum in Baton Rouge. Great walk to take along the levee
Sunset on the Mississippi River, under a bridge.
Just before Memorial Day.

Popular places to visit

Baton Rouge River Center which includes a river or creek

Raising Cane's River Center

4/5(274 reviews)

Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.

Raising Cane's River Center
Louisiana State Capitol which includes a park

Louisiana State Capitol

4/5(127 reviews)

Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.

Louisiana State Capitol
Old State Capitol showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Old State Capitol

4.5/5(180 reviews)

Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.

Old State Capitol
USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Kidd Veterans Memorial in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial
The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

The Old Governor's Mansion

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.

The Old Governor's Mansion
Louisiana Art and Science Museum featuring modern architecture

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

4.5/5(23 reviews)

With its mission of being universally interesting, this museum is popular for learning and being inspirational. Visit it in a building that has history itself.

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Deals

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$139 total
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Popular attractions Tiger Stadium and Bally's Baton ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (347 reviews)
I didn’t try the gym, I wasn’t there long enough. Everything and everyone was nice and professional.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$116 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Excellent Hotel all around from customer courtesy to awesome breakfast. Also in walking distance to many restaurants as well as the State Capitol.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$182 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Housekeeping didn’t clean room. Neighborhood is very loud.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET Baton Rouge LA
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$120 total
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (668 reviews)
Mold on air vent , staff was helpful

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
The price is $149 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$149 total
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
There is a parking fee of $15 in the parking garage or $25 per day in the open lot. Still a value considering location for athletic or entertainment events

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St Baton Rouge LA
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$136 total
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The staff was amazing.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

The Old Governor\'s Mansion which includes heritage elements and a house

Beauregard Town Historic District

You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theaters in Beauregard Town Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at The Old Governor's Mansion or Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.

Beauregard Town Historic District
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Downtown East

While Downtown East isn't home to many top sights, Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown East
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Old South Baton Rouge

If you're spending some time in Old South Baton Rouge, Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Old South Baton Rouge
Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mid City North

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room.

Mid City North
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Valley Park

While there might not be top attractions in Valley Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Corporate Square Mall and Nairn Drive Park.

Valley Park
APRIL 27, 2019 LOUISIANA, USA -Grammercy Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing Mississippi River, Louisiana

Lobdell/Woodale

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mid-City Shopping Center and Wenonah Street Park.

Lobdell/Woodale
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Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, LA

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