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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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
The price is £74 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£74
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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
The price is £57 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£57
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 £123 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£123
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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 £158 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£158
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! (2,481 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 10 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 £69 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£69
18 Feb - 19 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! (2,098 reviews)
Clean & Quiet

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
300 Bourbon St New Orleans LA
The price is £156 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
£156
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,167 reviews)
Always great!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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Other neighbourhoods around New Orleans East Area

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
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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
A tour of St. Louise cemetery is a must , while in New Orleans.

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


New Orleans East Area Travel Guide

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