French Quarter

New Orleans

French Quarter showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city
French Quarter
French Quarter
French Quarter
French Quarter

One of New Orleans’ oldest neighbourhoods 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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Top hotels in French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is €137 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€137
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,696 reviews)
"Very comfortable beds, great housekeeper, felt safe inside the hotel. Most of the vast majority staff were very friendly. The swimming pool area was enjoyable and the gym was good. The restaurant was pretty good and the employees there were all kind and helpful. Miss Jackson who was at the entrance ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is €132 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€132
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,666 reviews)
"Everything is walking distance and breakfast and bar service is great."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is €114 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€114
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (3,907 reviews)
"Nice big rooms- I had a king deluxe- comfy bed large bathroom, only negative was the fan shaped windows covered w shutters- I faced the street and my room was never dark. Room was quiet, easy to sleep thru the action on bourbon. Pool is luxurious with awesome loungers. LOVED the complimentary morning ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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 €115 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€115
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,321 reviews)
"This is your perfect space to enjoy the French Quarter! One block to canal two blocks to burbon and all the party in between. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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
The price is €112 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€112
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,223 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
The price is €133 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€133
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,937 reviews)
"Nice room. Love that you are attached to Canal Place for fabulous shopping."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Westin New Orleans
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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

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Tremé

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louisiana Museum of African American History.

Tremé
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Faubourg Marigny

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Faubourg Marigny
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New Orleans Central Business District

4/5(98 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
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Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

Arts/Warehouse District
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Bywater

Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.

Bywater
St Louis Cemetery showing heritage elements

Mid-City District

If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District


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