Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in New Orleans
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in New Orleans, United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with French Quarter.
Top pick
French Quarter
The 300-year-old heart — wrought-iron balconies, Bourbon chaos, quiet Royal Street elegance one block over.
#2
Faubourg Marigny
Frenchmen Street's live-jazz row — where locals actually go at night.
#3
Garden District
Oak-shaded mansions, Lafayette Cemetery, Magazine Street shopping.
#4
Bywater
Pastel shotgun houses, murals, and the city's indie café-and-gallery scene.
Getting around
Walk the Quarter + Marigny; historic streetcars ($1.25) cover St. Charles and Canal. Rideshares fill the gaps; you don't want a car downtown.
The airport is 25-35 minutes by taxi/rideshare (flat-ish rates). Swamp and plantation tours include hotel pickup.