Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

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A large, historic building with a central entrance and two towers, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees.
A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by a river and a cityscape.
A castle-like building with a green door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A purple banner on a pole advertising the Capitol Park Museum, with a historic building in the background.
A tree-lined sidewalk with a blue information kiosk, cars parked along the street, and buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Baton Rouge attractions

A banner reading "RIVERCENTER" and "BATON ROUGE" hanging on a building.

Raising Cane's River Center

8.6/10 (1,167 reviews)
Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Deals

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
The price is AU$207 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$207
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Popular attractions Raising Cane's River Center and Tiger ...
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

3 out of 5
101 ST FERDINAND STREET Baton Rouge LA
The price is AU$195 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$195
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (854 reviews)
"The room was fine. You have to request towels and bed change if you want it daily as oppose to every 3 days as it tries to be environmental friendly which wasn’t an issue. Location was good. Walkable downtown. Only negative was the restaurant was only open one day during my stay ( one of the days ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is AU$168 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$168
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$253 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$253
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was adequate."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St Baton Rouge LA
The price is AU$174 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$174
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

3 out of 5
260 Third Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is AU$184 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$184
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Find the best Historic Downtown Baton Rouge areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A green sign with white lettering reading "Magnolia Mound Circa 1791" and "2161 Nichols Dr." in front of a white house with a black fence and trees in the background.

Highlands - Perkins

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A steel bridge with a road underneath, featuring a green exit sign for Plaquemine and Port Allen.

South Baton Rouge

While visiting South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana.

A Civil War Museum sign with a cannon in the foreground.

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Esplanade Plaza and Independence Botanical Gardens.

An aerial view of a city with a prominent tall building, a river, and a bridge.

Old South Baton Rouge

While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like 13th Gate Haunted House and Bally's Baton Rouge Casino.

A large, white, castle-like building with two towers and a central entrance.

Mid City North

If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Travel Guide

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