The 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.

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The 5 Best Hotels on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

Hotel Maison de Ville

New Orleans (French Quarter)

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.

Sights nearby - Just a short walk from St Louis Cathedral.
Restrictions on children - Adult only.
Romantic
Full of character

from AU$460 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Royal Sonesta New Orleans

New Orleans (French Quarter)

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!

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

from AU$352 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Hotel Mazarin

New Orleans (French Quarter)

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.

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

from AU$168 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Bourbon Orleans Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

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.

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

from AU$288 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Cornstalk Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

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.

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

from AU$222 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The 5 Best Hotels on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

For a lively stay

For city style

For a boutique

For great value

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The 5 Best Hotels on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

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