The 5 Best Hotels on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Bourbon Street is the beating heart of New Orleans' thriving and unique nightlife scene. Bars, jazz clubs, and music venues throw their doors open to passers-by, luring guests in with the promise of music and good times. The location within the French Quarter means that booking a hotel here places you walking distance from not only the best nightlife in the city but also some of its most interesting cultural attractions. This is the old part of the city, so the best hotels on Bourbon Street, tend to be set in charming historic buildings. Our hotel experts have hand-selected their favourite in the area ranging from boutiques with opulent traditional design to a hotel with a renowned jazz club attached. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For a lively stay

• Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an elegant hotel with an impressive array of amenities. Pick this property for the fine dining restaurant, renowned oyster bar, and an ever popular jazz club. Rooms exude classic elegance and there's a pool too - a real 'has it all' option.

For city style

• Bourbon Orleans is a grand hotel brimming with old-school elegance. Expect chandeliers, lofty rooms, and marble pillars. A classic restaurant serves Creole dishes and the bar slings an excellent cocktail. With a pretty courtyard pool, this property is unbeatable for its style and location.

For a boutique

• The Cornstalk Hotel is an elegantly converted Victorian inn. The property's original style remains with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds, fireplaces, and opulent wallpaper. A classy old-world boutique well suited to couples who want to explore the area on foot.
• Hotel Maison de Ville is a small boutique hotel housed in an historic New Orleans house, once home of Tennessee Williams. With characterful rooms featuring period details and private terraces, this is another great city crashpad.

For great value

• Hotel Mazarin offers elegant rooms with quaint balconies overlooking this historic part of the city. The leafy courtyard is a real draw as is the chic wine bar. There's no restaurant (breakfasts are served) but that isn't a problem in this neighbourhood. With rooms starting at around $100, you are getting a lot for your money.

Still not sure where to book?

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  • Royal Sonesta New Orleans New Orleans (French Quarter) 483 rooms from AU$336

    
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    Foodies  -  Restaurant R’evolution serves exemplary fine dining and the Desire Oyster Bar is a more casual spot for moreish Creole classics

    City Style  -  This is a real city classic - elegant and grand with superb dining and drinking options as well as a lively jazz bar

    Sights nearby  -  Visit Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas or Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

    Swimming Pool  -  Heated outdoor pool

    

    An elegant hotel with many attractions including a fabulous fine-dining restaurant, one of the city's best oyster bars and a popular jazz club. Rooms are stylish and classic with Art Deco furniture and many have french doors & balconies. With a pool and exemplary service, this property has it all! See More

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  • Bourbon Orleans Hotel New Orleans (French Quarter) 218 rooms from AU$274

    
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    City Style  -  The building was once a ballroom & then a convent - its grand proportions make it really stand out

    Local exploring  -  Set in the heart of the French Quarter, locations don't get much more convenient than this

    Fishing  -  The property has partnered with Marsh & Bayou so guests can take advantage of professional fishing trips at special rates

    Restaurant  -  Roux on Orleans serves classic Creole dishes

    

    A grand hotel set in the heart of the French Quarter. Elegant interiors feature chandeliers, marble pillars, and lofty rooms. A classic restaurant serves Creole dishes and the bar slings an excellent cocktail. With a pretty courtyard pool, this property is unbeatable for its style and location. See More

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  • The Cornstalk Hotel New Orleans (French Quarter) 14 rooms from AU$211

    
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    Local exploring  -  Royal Street is one of the most photographed streets in the world. Explore its galleries, boutiques & ornate historic buildings

    City Style  -  Architecure and antique lovers will adore the classy old-world charm and authentic period touches, as well as central location

    Great walks  -  Explore the charms of the city's French Quarter on foot; discover fab restaurants, well-preserved period buildings & jazz clubs

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the city's famous Jackson Square, known for its park, cathedral, Andrew Jackson statue, artists and street performers

    

    Elegant Victorian inn located in the heart of the French Quarter. Beautiful rooms are furnished with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds and fireplaces plus opulent wallpaper, gold-leaf ceilings and bay windows. Enjoy street views from the shared balcony or pretty garden. Grown-up boutique style. See More

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  • Hotel Maison de Ville New Orleans (French Quarter) 8 rooms from AU$438

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Just a short walk from St Louis Cathedral.

    Restrictions on children  -  Adult only.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    Full of character

    

    A small boutique hotel housed in an historic New Orleans house once home of Tennessee Williams. Smart rooms feature private terraces, antique furniture and lux bathrooms. A tranquil central courtyard serves as an ideal resting spot post a day exploring the lively city. Fabulous. See More

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  • Hotel Mazarin New Orleans (French Quarter) 97 rooms from AU$160

    
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    Local exploring  -  Perfectly placed in a wonderfully tranquil spot yet you are just half a block from Bourbon Street and Canal Street is nearby too

    Close to nightlife  -  Explore the French Quarter where you will find endless jazz, blues, and zydeco venues

    Value chic  -  One of the best value stays in downtown New Orleans

    Traditional

    

    A Mediterranean style hotel in the heart of the city. Elegant rooms feature black marble and granite, cute balconies and comfy beds. No restaurant, but one of the city's most indulgent breakfast buffets is served and the European wine bar is a classy touch. A perfect base for city exploring. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Tuesday, 2nd February 2021