French Quarter, LA

New Orleans

French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture
French Quarter showing a house
French Quarter which includes flowers and a house
French Quarter featuring nightlife, street scenes and night scenes
French Quarter showing night scenes and street scenes

One of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods is popular for an ecclectic blend of romantic history, stunning architecture, jazz and black arts.

The French Quarter is a collection of charming streets at the heart of New Orleans. It’s bordered by Canal Street and home to the origins of this modern city. This is where the original settlers built and where many of the freed slaves, no longer required to work on the surrounding sugar or cotton plantations, resettled. Their influence can be seen in almost every building façade or gated garden in this compact district.

New Orleans was where jazz music originated, and the French Quarter led the way. It was the music of the slaves, with its raucous expression of momentary freedom, that started it all. Over the years, and as immigrants began to integrate as free men, the music developed into a blend unique to New Orleans. And, it was given a unique name: jazz. The French Quarter is still a jazz focal point, with parades held throughout the year to celebrate this pioneering music. 

Aside from music, the French Quarter’s history has a darker side. Stop by the LaLaurie House on Royal Street, an allegedly haunted house where slaves were tortured in a secret attic chamber. Nearby, journey through the city of the dead at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 where the queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau, lies buried. It is believed that leaving a gift at her tomb grants a person their wish.  

Relive the romanticism of the past by hiring one of the horse-drawn carriages that wait in lines on Decatur Street, and ride past the district’s varied colonial buildings. Many of these are now home to up-market French restaurants, so couples should take the time for a candle-lit dinner. The French Quarter is also home to the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square.

The French Quarter is best seen on foot, and you can get there by taxi, bus, or streetcar.


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French Quarter Hotel Deals

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is NT$3,244 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$3,244
NT$4,710 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,724 reviews)
"Beautiful property!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is NT$2,758 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$2,758
NT$3,944 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,914 reviews)
"Everything was great and I will definitely come again!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,593 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$2,593
NT$3,956 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,343 reviews)
"Wonderful. Clean. Everything worked"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is NT$3,095 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
NT$3,095
NT$4,559 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

New Orleans Marriott
French Market Inn

French Market Inn

3 out of 5
509 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,368 reviews)
"The inn itself was quaint. A little dated but clean. Staff was friendly. The rooms were tiny. That was disappointing. Bathrooms really small."

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

French Market Inn
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
The price is NT$3,019 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
NT$3,019
NT$4,614 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

The Westin New Orleans
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Tremé

4/5(135 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.

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Frenchmen Street featuring street scenes and night scenes

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4.5/5(295 area reviews)

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Canal Street showing a city and street scenes

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4.5/5(8,219 area reviews)

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National World War II Museum which includes a city, street scenes and a bridge

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4/5(890 area reviews)

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Arts/Warehouse District
Great spot to get a great skyline photo of New Orleans!

Bywater

4/5(27 area reviews)

Live music, bars, and historic sites highlight some of the noteworthy features of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Bywater
St Louis Cemetery featuring heritage elements

Mid-City District

While you're in Mid-City District, take in top sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District


French Quarter, LA