The modern downtown — the Central Business and Warehouse Districts, with sleek hotels, the superb National WWII Museum, art galleries, converted warehouses and easy access to the river and Quarter. Central, convenient and walkable to the sights, if less atmospheric; the base for travellers who want modern comforts, the museums and a handy location on the edge of the historic core. A comfortable, well-placed base. Practical and central.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
$230–370
typical per night in United States
The sensible middle
Typical prices for New Orleans — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is CBD & Warehouse District and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- The St Charles Streetcar13 min walk1.1 km
- The French Quarter18 min walk1.5 km
- The above-ground cemeteries19 min walk1.6 km
- Café du Monde & beignets19 min walk1.6 km
- Live jazz & brass bands19 min walk1.6 km
- The Garden District28 min walk2.3 km
- Frenchmen Street29 min walk2.4 km
- Magazine Street shopping8 min taxi2.6 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 5.Creole & Cajun food — New Orleans is one of America's greatest food cities, with a cuisine all its own — gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice, char-grilled oysters, po'boys stuffed with fried shrimp, and muffuletta sandwiches, all rich with Creole and Cajun soul. Feast at a historic Creole restaurant, grab a po'boy from a corner shop, and slurp fresh Gulf oysters; the flavours are bold, comforting and unforgettable. A delicious, essential highlight and reason enough to visit. Eat everything; come very hungry. A true feast.
- 9.The National WWII Museum — One of the finest museums in the USA — the National WWII Museum, a vast, immersive and deeply moving complex telling the story of the American experience in the Second World War through personal stories, restored aircraft and vehicles, immersive exhibits and a powerful 4D film. Superbly done and genuinely affecting, it easily fills half a day and ranks among the best museums in the country. A must for history lovers and a highlight of the city beyond the music and food. Excellent and moving; give it plenty of time.
- 10.The Mississippi Riverfront — The mighty Mississippi defines New Orleans, and its riverfront is a lovely place to stroll — walk the Moonwalk promenade for views of the river traffic and the Quarter, or better still, take a cruise on an authentic old paddle-wheel steamboat (the Natchez), with live jazz and the city sliding by from the water. A relaxing, scenic way to see the great river that made the city; the steamboat jazz cruise is a classic. A pleasant, atmospheric highlight. Lovely at sunset; a quintessential river experience.
- 20.Mardi Gras World — The warehouse where the giant Carnival floats are built and stored — a riot of colour you can walk among year-round. Get a taste of Mardi Gras any day.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to CBD & Warehouse District; flights via Google Flights.