French Quarter, LA

New Orleans

French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture
French Quarter showing a house
French Quarter which includes flowers and a house
French Quarter featuring nightlife, street scenes and night scenes
French Quarter showing night scenes and street 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

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$140 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,892 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel right on Bourbon street. Morning staff at cafe need to pick up their pace, way to slow especially with only three groups in the dining area. Bout had it with pet friendly hotels. Dogs barked when owners weren’t in the room, no matter how late. Would I stay there again, yes it was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
$103 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$123 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,114 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
3.5 out of 5
541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$129 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,134 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Greeted gracefully and security was on site. I felt safe and secure. Checking in and out was easy. Great location and in the middle of New Orleans atmosphere. Clean room and no issues with my stay."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
4.5 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
$105 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$125 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,691 reviews)
"Great hotel, safe. Very walkable. Will definitely be staying here again"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
4.5 out of 5
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$159 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,805 reviews)
"Clean, and excellent costumer service! I felt safe with the security guards, they are very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans Marriott
4 out of 5
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
$129 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$153 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,638 reviews)
Comfortable and convenient hotel
"The hotel was clean, comfortable and centrally located. The lobby is loud but the rooms relatively quiet (street noise, steam boats, and trains can be heard but it is a city). Had some issues with the customer service at the front desk including availability and improper charges."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.

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)

Dynamic and mixed-use, this neighborhood boasts professional offices, historic buildings, and numerous restaurants and clubs. Explore museums like the National WWII Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art, or visit Harrah's Casino and Piazza d'Italia.

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 St Patricks Church, 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 featuring heritage elements

Mid-City District

While you're in Mid-City District, take in top sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District


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