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!
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.

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
Shaw Center for the Arts featuring modern architecture

Shaw Center for the Arts

4/5(29 reviews)

Discover a vibrant schedule of art, music and theater events at this contemporary performing arts center in downtown Baton Rouge.

Shaw Center for the Arts

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
$97 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$114 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raising Cane's River Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
It was an amazing experience, beautiful space

Reviewed on Jan 31, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$104 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent staff and amenities, great breakfast!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
$114 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$133 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Pros: the breakfast was really great. The woman serving there was super nice and you can tell she really enjoyed working there. She took care of all of the people and they keep coming back to see her. The coffee is ready in the kitchen 24 hours a day. Cons: The bed we had was hard and my mom and ...

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
$152 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$182 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice close to several sights and they offer rides to LSU events!!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$141 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (639 reviews)
Wonderful customer service, very clean room and great breakfast!

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

3 out of 5
260 Third Street Baton Rouge LA
$101 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$122 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (603 reviews)
Hotel was nice and staff was helpful

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
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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 Belle of 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 13th Gate Haunted House are top sights worth seeing.

Old South Baton Rouge
Colorful white, green glass beads, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana. Beads handed out at Mardi Gras.

Garden District

When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and Baton Rouge Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Garden District
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 Choctaw Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center.

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
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