Title: Downtown East Travel Guide: Best of Downtown East, Baton Rouge Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown East](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-East-Hotels.d980970783658475520.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Baton Rouge](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Baton-Rouge.d603004.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-East.d980970783658475520.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-East.d980970783658475520.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown East Travel Guide ## Baton Rouge ## Visit Downtown East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Baton Rouge travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge.dx603004) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU, Mississppi River Bridge, and State Capital](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077116/0158e59a-ecd2-4f7e-a449-54795dd92ccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisiana State University Explore the campus of Louisiana State University during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Louisiana-State-University-Highlands-Perkins.d6077116.Attraction) ![Baton Rouge River Center showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091605/9eb4a68b-60a4-46c8-85da-4d5f3e35d3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raising Cane's River Center Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-River-Center-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6091605.Attraction) ![Taken from a drone. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/708/1a9c522a-822e-434c-be71-bedd799f7ad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tiger Stadium Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiger-Stadium-Highlands-Perkins.d6077118.Attraction) ![Statue at the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077134/f5a0fac9-3d00-4e71-adfb-2670e762e92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of Louisiana During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Of-Louisiana-South-Baton-Rouge.d6077134.Attraction) ![Louisiana State Capitol which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077104/d0ecb4fc-a3ef-4772-b7b7-511b7d2fd5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisiana State Capitol Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6077104.Attraction) ![Old State Capitol showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077108/b49a035c-afbf-4bcb-af2a-8575863a0da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old State Capitol Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-State-Capitol-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6077108.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown East ![Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578700/578637/ec499f19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel 102 France St Baton Rouge LA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £104 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Popular attractions Tiger Stadium and Bally's Baton Rouge ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (351 reviews) The rooms were very clean! Nice stay in Baton Rouge. Very safe. Food was excellent as well and had reasonable prices! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=578637&PinnedHotelID=578637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224795/2783e287_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge 7939 Essen Park Baton Rouge LA £85 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,727 reviews) Room was clean, gym a little small with dumbbells few cardio machines (no other weight machines). Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2224795&PinnedHotelID=2224795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6286/2b12e106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr. 4646 Constitution Ave Baton Rouge LA £58 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Love it thiz the only place I'm staying when I come Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=6286&PinnedHotelID=6286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5701800/5701737/3c37ebd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge 777 L'Auberge Avenue Baton Rouge LA £89 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews) As a small business owner, I do not leave negative reviews lightly and believe in giving businesses a fair opportunity—and ample time—to correct mistakes. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this directly, our experience at L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge remains unacceptable. We appreciated ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=5701737&PinnedHotelID=5701737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4410000/4406500/4406449/95383151_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge LA £127 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Very nice place to stay and great breakfast. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4406449&PinnedHotelID=4406449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21700/21620/082c04f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area 2421 S Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge LA £93 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) N/A Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=21620&PinnedHotelID=21620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) [See all 727 properties in Downtown East](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=980970783658475520) 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. ## Check Downtown East hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=980970783658475520&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown East ![The Old Governor\'s Mansion which includes a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300746/93dc6fe8-1aa6-4261-9f76-2ee0a11b19b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beauregard Town Historic District You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theatres 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-Beauregard-Town-Historic-District.dx6341123) ![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! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/708/53ffc3aa-4768-4f6b-9549-2bf432b09f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Historic Downtown Baton Rouge is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Capitol Park Museum or Pentagon Barracks while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.dx6341124) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old South Baton Rouge While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-Old-South-Baton-Rouge.dx980971278924476416) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Valley Park Though Valley Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Corporate Square Mall and Nairn Drive Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-Valley-Park.dx981144781969682432) ![Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480884/cac35667-27ba-4f08-9f3a-d695d8a836a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mid City North If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baton-Rouge-Mid-City-North.dx553248635976480884) ![APRIL 27, 2019 LOUISIANA, USA -Grammercy Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing Mississippi River, Louisiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007267/68923f27-3e07-4667-b436-b4bd7dd5b5bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lobdell/Woodale 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. 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