Gentilly Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a river with a boat.
A jazz club interior with a stage, audience, and musical instruments.
A brightly lit street corner at dusk with a vintage building featuring a clock and a storefront with a sign for 'Beat Magazine'.
A historic building with a balcony and a sign for a tattoo parlor.
A historic church with two tall spires, a statue of a mounted figure, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Gentilly attractions

Lakefront Arena

9.2/10 (25 reviews)
Catch an event at Lakefront Arena during your trip to New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
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Activities

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$63
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

AU$94
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

AU$190
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

AU$51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

AU$51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

AU$64
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Our pick of the best Gentilly Hotel Deals

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is AU$232 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$232
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,091 reviews)
"Loved it."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

5 out of 5
130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans LA
The price is AU$311 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$311
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
The price is AU$152 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$152
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Le Richelieu Hotel

Le Richelieu Hotel

3 out of 5
1234 Chartres St New Orleans LA
The price is AU$170 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$170
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,443 reviews)
"This is a very tired property its not close to anything in the quarter. The pool is outdated and needs a complete overhaul. The rooms are older and the furnishings need to be cleaned and really changed out. I dont understand how other reviews rave about this property. The beding is old and not ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Le Richelieu Hotel
Virgin Hotels New Orleans

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
550 Baronne St New Orleans LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$218
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

4 out of 5
300 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$153
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,781 reviews)
"Excellent location. Walking distance to the French Quarter. Staff was very friendly and awesome."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
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Our guide on where to stay in Gentilly

Find the best Gentilly areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a red facade and ornate balcony railings.

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.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

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.

A green trolley with 'St. Charles' and 'Party Car' signs, moving on tracks.
Photo by Jenna Lee
Open Photo by Jenna Lee

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 Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping 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.

A building with red shutters and a white door, surrounded by blooming pink and white flowers.
Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger
Open Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger

Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and a sunset.

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.

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