French Quarter, New Orleans

Lonely PlanetAug 13

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

Discover the best times to visit New Orleans, from Mardi Gras and spring parties to calmer trips in summer and fall and Halloween and Christmas fun.

By night, a place to visit.

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French QuarterSuburbBy night, a place to visit.
Celebration in the OaksFestivalHoliday illuminations in City Park.
Mississippi RiverPlaceIt is the second-longest river in the United States, behind only the Missouri.
Mardi GrasFestivalCaps off an extended Carnival season.
CarnivalFestivalSeason lasts from Twelfth Night until Ash Wednesday.
Phunny Phorty PhellowsPlaceStreetcar procession that begins pre-Carnival season.
ChewbacchusFestivalA parade with a science fiction theme.
king cakeRestaurantThe city's famous iced treat.
French Quarter FestivalFestivalA totally free event.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalFestivalAlso known as world-famous Jazz Fest.
White Linen NightFestivalTony, art-gallery-centered parties.
Satchmo SummerfestFestivalIt is held in early August in order to coincide with August 4, Armstrong's birthday.
Southern DecadenceFestivalEnergetic LGBTQ+ festival over Labor Day weekend.
St Louis Cemetery No 1SightFamous city cemetery.
New Year’s EveFestivalCentered on Fleur de Lis drop in Jackson Square.
Jackson SquarePark
Dirty Linen NightFestival
New Orleans Running of the BullsFestival
Essence Music FestivalFestival
Anne RicePlace
Elsewhere
Festival International de LouisianeFestivalLafayette, United StatesCelebrates Francophone music and heritage.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 31

11 Best Boutique Hotels in New Orleans for Character-Rich Stays

From historic Creole townhouses to design-forward hideaways, these intimate stays are a portal to NOLA’s beating heart.

Area with The Celestine

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Hotel Peter & PaulHotelSet the scene.
Hotel Saint VincentHotelHotel in Lower Garden District
The ChloeHotelVictorian jewel box on St. Charles Avenue
The CelestineHotelBoutique property near Bourbon Street
Hotel MonteleoneHotelHotel on Royal Street operating since 19th century
Pontchartrain HotelHotelExperience one of the best luxury hotels in New Orleans Garden District.
Hot TinBarRooftop bar at The Pontchartrain Hotel
Elysian BarBarBuzzy-chic bar at Hotel Peter and Paul
French QuarterSuburbArea with The Celestine
MarignySuburbNeighborhood northeast of the French Quarter
Garden DistrictNeighborhoodDistrict with The Chloe
Frenchmen StreetNeighborhoodJazz epicenter near Marigny
Hotel Peter and PaulHotelRevived former church in Marigny neighborhood
BacchanalBarHomegrown wine bar
Bourbon StreetNeighborhoodStreet near The Celestine
St. Charles AvenueNeighborhoodAvenue in the Garden District
Lower Garden DistrictQuarterDistrict with Hotel Saint Vincent
PeachesMarketRecord store providing records for hotel rooms
Oxalis ApothecaryPlaceHomegrown skincare products
Court of Two SistersRestaurantIconic establishment with jazz band
Royal StreetPlaceStreet with antique shops and galleries
Café BeignetCaféLegendary cafe near Hotel Monteleone
The Carousel BarBarRotating cocktail lounge in Hotel Monteleone
The Jack RoseRestaurantLively restaurant at The Pontchartrain Hotel
Hotel MazarinHotelHotel with Mediterranean feel
Patrick’s Bar VinRestaurantWine bar attached to Hotel Mazarin

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Best Hotels in New Orleans for High Style and Southern Hospitality

Here's where to bed down on Bourbon Street and beyond.

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Hotel Saint VincentHotelLaid-back country club air
The ChloeHotelVictorian jewel box on St. Charles Avenue
The CelestineHotelRestored 1791 private residence
Hotel MonteleoneHotelThe hotel includes the only high-rise building in the interior French Quarter and is well known for its Carousel Piano…
Pontchartrain HotelHotelTimeless elegance on exterior
The Dew Drop InnRestaurantOpened 2024, tribute to music greats
Hot TinBarRooftop bar with unparalleled city views
The RooseveltHotelThe epitome of a classic city hotel, with well over a century of history in the imposing building.
Le PavillonHotelThis hotel opened, and has been operational since 1907, and along with the Roosevelt and the Monteleone , is one of the…
French QuarterSuburbAfter New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux…
Hotel HenriettaHotelFirst new hotel on St. Charles Avenue in 30 years
St. Charles AvenueNeighborhoodand the route of the St.
Columns HotelHotelHistoric and iconic sister property
The Blackbird HotelHotelOld bones, local design, and a relaxing pool scene come together at this property in the Lower Garden District.
Lower Garden DistrictQuarterA subdistrict of the Central City/Garden District Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning…
PeachesMarketRecord store providing turntables and records
Court of Two SistersRestaurantLegendary restaurant next door
Nobu Hotel Caesars New OrleansHotelHotel within a hotel in Caesars casino tower
Emiril’s BrasserieRestaurantServes Creole-tinged crawfish pasta
Octavia BarRestaurantGlamorous spot to pop a cork
Peychaud’s BarRestaurantDimly-lit bar for a nip
Maison Métier - The Unbound Collection by HyattHotelRebranded from Maison de la Luz
Salon SalonRestaurantCraft cocktail destination drinking spot
Kimpton Hotel FontenotHotelDynamic boutique space
Peacock RoomRestaurantElaborately decadent dining space
The Eliza Jane - The Unbound Collection by HyattHotelBuilt from former 19th-century warehouses
The Garden District HotelHotel
Central Business DistrictNeighborhood
Central CityNeighborhood
Prytania Oaks HotelHotel
The HavenSight

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 16

23 Best New Orleans Airbnbs for Mardi Gras Trips, Jazz Weekends, and Food Crawls

Whether you're visiting for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, or a food crawl, here's where to bed down.

dive into the clamor of the tourist fray

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French QuarterSuburbdive into the clamor of the tourist fray
TreméNeighborhoodTremé is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mid CitySuburbup and coming with restaurants and entertainment
Bayou St. JohnNeighborhoodhosts food and music festivals
Frenchmen StreetNeighborhoodfive-minute stroll away
Bourbon StreetNeighborhooda block and a half away
Annunciation Square ParkParkoverlooks butterfly garden and fountain
Esplanade AvenueNeighborhoodbalconies overlook the avenue
World War II MuseumMuseumlocated nearby
Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterSightseven-minute walk away
City ParkParkwalkable to the bayou's calm waters
Algiers PointNeighborhoodvillage-like feel across the water
Magazine StreetNeighborhoodnear Magazine Street
Audubon ParkParktwo-block stroll to the park
MarignySuburb
BywaterSuburb
Garden DistrictNeighborhood
UptownSuburb
Lower Magazine StreetNeighborhood
Warehouse DistrictNeighborhood

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French Quarter

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When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

11 Best Boutique Hotels in New Orleans for Character-Rich Stays

The Best Hotels in New Orleans for High Style and Southern Hospitality

23 Best New Orleans Airbnbs for Mardi Gras Trips, Jazz Weekends, and Food Crawls