When you've finished at this public square in New Orleans Central Business District, why not check out Caesars Superdome, Jackson Square, and French Market? They're not far from Lafayette Square and also a hit with travelers.
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Old 77 Hotel
New Orleans Central Business District
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8.6/10 Excellent! (2,240 reviews)
Rooms need to be deep cleaned
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Bonsoir
New Orleans Central Business District
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10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Simply blown away. I will be disappointed if I can't stay here each and everytime I visit New Orleans. Yes that good.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Ironworks
New Orleans Central Business District
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Apartment was extremely clean & walkable to multiple areas. Communication was 0 but everything else was perfect!
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1124 reviews
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8.4 out of 10 with 1124 reviews
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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit
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9.0 out of 10 with 29 reviews
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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
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Reviews of Lafayette Square
4.4
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Some nice benches would be useful - the metal ones are too high for many people and not comfortable.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Has free concert on Wednesdays, saw local jazz musicians
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