Freret Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Freret attractions
Activities
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Our pick of the best Freret Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"The location is perfect, walking distance to everything in the French Quarter. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and well maintained. The pool is heated and salt water with a bar staff that made their rounds every few minutes to make sure we had what we needed. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Le Richelieu Hotel
"This hotel doesn’t have maintenance 24/7 which I find unacceptable. The pool broke the night before I arrived and I was told that no one will fix it because it is a weekend. What kind of management is this ? The description of the hotel and specifically the so called beautiful pool area in the garden ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Great stay. Easy to check in and move around the French Quarter. Great communication before, during and after our stay."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
New Orleans Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
"Good and clean. Will be back!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Freret
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Contemporary Arts Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center while you're exploring the area.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.
