New Orleans East Area Travel Guide

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bridge over the Mississippi river
bridge over the Mississippi river
The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north. 

Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well. 

If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.
New Orleans East Area
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Top hotels in New Orleans East Area

City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10

City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10

3 out of 5
10100 I-10 Service Road New Orleans LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £74 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
£74
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)
Room was clean. The staff was amazing.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

City Express by Marriott New Orleans 1-10
Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans

Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans

2 out of 5
6322 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £55 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
£55
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean and had nice staff internet was great

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St New Orleans LA
The price is £121 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£121
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,026 reviews)
The staff was courteous and the room as good. I liked the fact that I was on a high floor and could look out over the city and the river.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville New Orleans LA
The price is £157 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£157
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,461 reviews)
The hotel was beautiful, clean, and the staff was exceptional.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Westin New Orleans
The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is £80 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
£80
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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 pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,097 reviews)
The room was clean but not spotless

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is £123 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£123
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,033 reviews)
Clean rooms, convenient location

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans East Area

The Cajun Encounters tour took me to the Honey Island Swamp where I saw my first up-close, wild alligator. Not just one, but a whole bunch! Not to mention the turtles and local birds that are a lot different from the birds I'm used to in the north. 

Our tour guide, Bishop, was fantastic. He was funny, personal, and knew his stuff. He also managed to attract not just gators but wild pigs as well. 

If I go back to New Orleans--no--WHEN I go back, I fully intend on going on this tour again.

Viavant - Venetian Isles

While visiting Viavant - Venetian Isles, you might make a stop by sights like Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge and King Hung Shrine.

Viavant - Venetian Isles
New Orleans, LA. USA. December 2019. View of the famous bridge that gives entry to Crescent Park, a beautiful and scenic park in the Marigny / Bywater area outside the French Quarter.

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
Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

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
Saint Augustine Church which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

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

Tremé
French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

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.

French Quarter
EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

Algiers

3/5(1 area review)

River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Algiers Ferry Terminal or Mississippi River while you're exploring.

Algiers


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