Metairie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Metairie

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Old Metairie

While Old Metairie isn't home to many top sights, Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Metairie
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Bonnabel Place

When in Bonnabel Place, you can plan a visit to Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bonnabel Place
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Bucktown

Bucktown might not have many top sights, but Lakeside Shopping Center and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bucktown
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Westgate

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Westgate. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Magnolia Shopping Center and Cafe Du Monde, a few notable attractions nearby.

Westgate
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Willowdale

Restaurants and live music are just a few things travellers like about Willowdale. A stop by Continental Plaza Shopping Center is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Willowdale
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$206 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$206
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (3,906 reviews)
"Nice big rooms- I had a king deluxe- comfy bed large bathroom, only negative was the fan shaped windows covered w shutters- I faced the street and my room was never dark. Room was quiet, easy to sleep thru the action on bourbon. Pool is luxurious with awesome loungers. LOVED the complimentary morning ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$244 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$244
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,696 reviews)
"Very comfortable beds, great housekeeper, felt safe inside the hotel. Most of the vast majority staff were very friendly. The swimming pool area was enjoyable and the gym was good. The restaurant was pretty good and the employees there were all kind and helpful. Miss Jackson who was at the entrance ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$205 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$205
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (4,313 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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Memoir Warehouse District

Memoir Warehouse District

4 out of 5
808 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National World War II Museum and Caesars ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"I stayed at Memoir in one of their hotel-style apartment units and was incredibly impressed. The unit itself was much more spacious than I expected, beautifully decorated with thoughtful touches, and the bed was really comfortable. Parking was surprisingly easy and cost friendly, which is not always ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Memoir Warehouse District
Seabrook Villa

Seabrook Villa

3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (537 reviews)
"This is a quiet and relaxing place, just minutes away from the attractions. Amy is very kind and helpful, a sweet addition to an already great place. 100% recommendation!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Seabrook Villa
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

3.5 out of 5
201 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Canal Street and Bourbon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"It was very easily accessible . Tge rooms were very clean. Great water pressure in the showers. Pool on roof was a nice touch."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter
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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

4/5(56 reviews)

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

4/5(72 reviews)

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4/5(38 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum showing aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(17 reviews)

A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

4/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Tulane University

Activities

steamboat Natchez on river in New Orleans

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$63
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$84
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
alligators in New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

AU$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans
Our guides offer the most accurate and complete tours of the cemetery on behalf of New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

AU$56
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
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