A nighttime cityscape with a prominent illuminated tower and surrounding buildings.

Search Hotels in Downtown East, Baton Rouge

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
    Learn about One Key

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

This weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct
Next weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Our top choices for Downtown East hotels

A brick-walled coffee shop with a modern interior, seating area, and a visible staircase.

1. Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
3.5 star property
Beauregard Town Historic District, 1.1 mi from Downtown East
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (675 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay"
United States
Cornelia
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
A lobby with a central column, a tiger logo on the floor, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
2.5 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 1 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything about this hotel was wonderful"
United States
Cassandra
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
A restaurant with booths and tables, wooden paneling, and a neon light design on the ceiling.

3. Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 0.8 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (826 reviews)
"It was so close to the event we were there for but it was also walking distance to a lot of interesting museums. Very clean and parking was so easy."
United States
Jennifer
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and large framed murals on the walls.

4. WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 0.9 mi from Downtown East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great Bar area and staff."
United States
Zed
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
A spacious hall with white walls and ceiling, adorned with floral arrangements and gold chairs.

5. The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU
3.0 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 2.5 mi from Downtown East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Literally just off campus - such a great location"
United States
Ashlea
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU
A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display, and a seating area.

6. Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA

Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA
2.5 star property
Mid City South, 3.2 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Veronica
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, three stools, and a green shelf with bottles.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
3.0 star property
Valley Park, 2.2 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Close to everything... great stay..."
United States
Collin
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
A modern bar area with shelves of bottles, seating, and pendant lighting.

8. Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 1 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent I enjoyed my stay with my family."
United States
Dilmarys
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a stone accent wall, and a fireplace.

9. Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG
3.0 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 3 mi from Downtown East
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent visit as always!!!"
United States
Anthony Renard
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a menu board.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 0.9 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (662 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Duke
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
A hotel lobby with blue sofas, red chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

11. Comfort Inn University Area

Comfort Inn University Area
2.5 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 3 mi from Downtown East
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice for a 2 day stay convenient area"
United States
Brandon
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn University Area
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a palm tree.

12. Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.

Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
2.5 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 2.8 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean, super fast check in,extremely helpful staff wish all hotels were like this"
United States
Thomas
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a large chandelier, and a grand staircase.

13. Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 1 mi from Downtown East
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent stay."
United States
Frank
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
A hotel with a blue facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
3.0 star property
Scotlandville, 5 mi from Downtown East
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (226 reviews)
"Good stay nice property"
United States
Kendrick
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace

Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace
3.0 star property
Mid City South, 3.1 mi from Downtown East
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room and I enjoyed my stay."
United States
Tevin
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace
A modern kitchen area with a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a breakfast bar.

16. Econo Lodge Baton Rouge University Area

Econo Lodge Baton Rouge University Area
2.5 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 3 mi from Downtown East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (976 reviews)
"Great economical place to stay in a great location. Since we were meeting friends, we didn’t eat breakfast there, but there are plenty of great eateries in the vicinity."
United States
Hannah
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Econo Lodge Baton Rouge University Area
A building entrance with a glass door displaying the number 440 and the text "ON THIRD".

17. StayAE - High Rise

StayAE - High Rise
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 0.9 mi from Downtown East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Excellent! Would stay again!"
United States
Karen
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
StayAE - High Rise
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large mirror, and a potted plant. A bedroom with a bed and window is visible through an open door.

18. StayAE - Flamingo House

StayAE - Flamingo House
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, 0.7 mi from Downtown East
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Clean amenities with all equipment for a comfortable stay"
United States
Gi Young
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
StayAE - Flamingo House
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered outdoor area.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge - Port Allen

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge - Port Allen
3.0 star property
4 mi from Downtown East
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
JESSICA
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge - Port Allen
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors with balconies, and a check-in counter.

20. Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge

Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge
3.5 star property
Highlands - Perkins, 3.1 mi from Downtown East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"great place to stay"
United States
Rhonda
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge
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.
View all properties

Where to stay in Downtown East

Find the best Downtown East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A green sign with white lettering reading "Magnolia Mound Circa 1791" and "2161 Nichols Dr." in front of a white house with a black fence and trees in the background.

Highlands - Perkins

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A large, historic building with a central entrance and two towers, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees.
Photo by Callie Austine
Open Photo by Callie Austine

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 Shaw Center for the Arts while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A Civil War Museum sign with a cannon in the foreground.

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Esplanade Plaza and Independence Botanical Gardens.

A steel bridge with a road underneath, featuring a green exit sign for Plaquemine and Port Allen.

South Baton Rouge

While visiting South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent tall building, a river, and a bridge.

Old South Baton Rouge

While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like 13th Gate Haunted House and Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.

Top Downtown East Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for last 20 yrs"
Chad 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown East?
Travellers to Baton Rouge's Downtown East neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Gayosa Park as part of your Downtown East travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown East area?
When you want to find places to stay in Baton Rouge, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown East.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown East, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown East.
What is there to do around this Baton Rouge neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Downtown East with a visit to North 14th Street Park and Gayosa Park. While you're out sightseeing in Baton Rouge, make sure that you visit other sights such as Red Dragon Listening Room or Mount Zion Baptist Church.