So you’ve booked your tickets to New Orleans and are ready to experience the Big Easy in all her glory… but where should you stay in New Orleans? That’s the number one question I get asked when people want to visit New Orleans, and I get it.
Deciding where to stay can make or break your trip to Louisiana, but don’t worry, I’ve got the insider scoop. I’ve been living in New Orleans for about seven years now, and I’m going to share with you all of my best recommendations on where to stay in New Orleans, including the best hotels, best rentals, best luxury hotels… the whole shebang! Regardless of your budget, there’s a NOLA neighborhood ready to welcome you with open arms and a bowl of gumbo.
The first thing you’ll need to know is that New Orleans is divided up into 73 neighborhoods, which…is excessive, yes, but every neighborhood has a distinct vibe and a unique history. They also have some blurred lines, so some folks may think something is in X neighborhood while others are hardcore about it being in Y neighborhood.
One block can make all the difference in the world here in New Orleans! Luckily, the New Orleans downtown area and all of the neighborhoods surrounding it are easily walkable, and the streetcar can easily get you from one side of New Orleans to the other.
From Mid-City to the Marigny, we’ll go over some of the most popular neighborhoods in New Orleans, and which ones I think are the best for calling home while you explore the Crescent City. Now, with 73 neighborhoods, not everyone could make the list, so even though they may not be included in this list of where to stay in New Orleans, neighborhoods like the Ninth Ward, Treme, Central City, Mid City, and the Bywater are all worthy of a few hours exploring these historic neighborhoods.
Some neighborhoods will have the word “Faubourg” in front of them, like Faubourg Marigny, which is French for “inner-city suburb” and that’s just a nod to our French heritage. You’ll see a lot of little Easter eggs like this throughout your time in New Orleans, and it’s just one of the many reasons I love this city so much.
Ready to find out where to stay in New Orleans? Let’s geaux!
TL;DR
Best Areas to Stay in New Orleans:
- Best area for first-timers: Central Business District
- Best area for budget travelers: Marigny
- Best area for luxury travelers: Uptown
- Best area for families: Garden…
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