New Orleans hotels and places to stay

New Orleans is a city, also well-known as The Big Easy. Known all over the world for its Creole cuisine and numerous street festivals, this American city is the place where jazz music was born. The city center can be divided into 2 parts - the modern one with imposing skyscrapers, and the historic old town, styled in a European way with colonial buildings. This is a city full of colors, where you can find everything the metropolis has - a special carefree atmosphere and an exciting nightlife. It doesn’t matter if you prefer cheap accommodation or luxury one, just book any hotel in New Orleans - one of the most impressive places in the USA to discover.

Important Mississippi Junction

New Orleans is located in the southeast of the US state of Louisiana. The Mississippi River, famous all over the world, crosses this city. Highways that run through it lead to other states nearby, like Alabama, Texas and Mississippi. That's why New Orleans is a major transportation hub, not to mention its connection to Amtrak, the national railroad company, and Louis Armstrong International Airport, set around 20 km west of downtown. You can easily reach the city center from the airport by the 202-Airport Express. Explore New Orleans by bike, ferry, bus or historic streetcars - its urban transport system will help you to reach your destination point no matter where you book your hotel.

Important locations: port, university, trade fairs

No surprise that due to its location, New Orlean has one of the largest ports of its kind in the world, meaning that it handles a huge part of exports. That attracts such well-known companies as AT&T, IBM and Lockheed Martin, settled in the city center. Trade fair events take place on a regular basis in the numerous conference centers during international congresses. The universities of Tulane and Loyola are worth mentioning, as they are really important and impressively big. 

The colonial era calls: architectural sights

Take a stroll through the famous French Quarter to discover numerous imposing buildings from the beginning of the 18th century, like the St. Louis Cathedral, which is one of the oldest worship places in the USA, impressive with its interior and classical facade. For those who love history, we recommend visiting the Civil War Museum - the oldest one in Louisiana - a perfect spot to learn a lot of interesting facts about the region's past. Also, New Orleans has most haunted hotels with an interesting history, so don’t miss a chance.

For a good mood: music and dance

This city is considered to be the world capital of jazz and blues. You can hear the sound of brass instruments playing almost everywhere. To go deeper, travel to the Preservation Hall. Located in the very center of the French Quarter, this notorious music club is a treasure for jazz lovers. The famous New Orleans Carnival is held every February, so plan your trip carefully if you want to watch the entire city turning into a party. To make your visit truly memorable, don't miss out Mardi Gras Festival, which takes place on the last day of the carnival. Stroll down famous New Orleans Bourbon Street and explore historic landmarks, art galleries and clubs. In other words, if you stay at a hotel downtown, you can’t go wrong. 

About shopping, art and food

From your hotel in the city, start your shopping adventure through the Garden District - this green picturesque quarter with villas in colonial style will offer you numerous boutiques, antique shops, shoe stores and jewelry along Magazine Street (10 km long). Cajun spices and Mardi Gras necklaces are perfect souvenirs from New Orleans. The Warehouse District can offer something for everyone interested in art - the Contemporary Arts Center has countless galleries. To try some southern specialties like famous gumbo stew, have dinner in one of the restaurants nearby, such as Herbsaint on 701 St Charles Avenue.