Central City Travel Guide

New Orleans

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Stay near popular Central City attractions

House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum

You can browse the exhibits at House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£32
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Picture 11 for Activity New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

£28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Riverboat Jazz Brunch

£33
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Riverboat Jazz Brunch
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Top hotels in Central City

Maison St Charles

Maison St Charles

3 out of 5
1319 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is £66 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£66
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,088 reviews)
"Parking is an issue. There is only around 10 parking spots at the hotel. Once those are full you have to park in their remote parking lot which is about a half block away. The safety of your self and car is the issue as 6 cars had windows smashed and cars broken into the first might of our stay."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Maison St Charles
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is £146 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£146
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,239 reviews)
"Great location, gorgeous lobby and rooms. Staff was was amazingly, friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans LA
The price is £88 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£88
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is £144 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
£144
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is £102 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£102
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,775 reviews)
"Good location and clean. No usb port or microwave"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is £120 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£120
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
New Orleans Marriott
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Where to stay in Central City

Find the best Central City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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French Quarter

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

New Orleans Central Business District

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.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

Arts/Warehouse District

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 Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center 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.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Magazine Street or Lafayette Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

Central City Travel Guide

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