Bourbon Street in the French Quarter crowded and lit with neon at night

Cheap hotels in New Orleans

New Orleans runs on music and food. Stay in or near the French Quarter to walk everywhere, or in the Garden District for a quieter, streetcar-connected base.

Finding cheap rooms in New Orleans is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Where to find cheap rooms in New Orleans

French Quarter

Bourbon Street, jazz clubs and historic balconied hotels.

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Warehouse District & CBD

Big hotels, museums and restaurants beside the Quarter.

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Garden District

Oak-lined streets and mansions along the St. Charles streetcar.

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Marigny

Frenchmen Street live music and guesthouses.

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Map of cheap hotels in New Orleans

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

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When to book a cheap hotel in New Orleans

Summer brings the cheapest rooms; Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and major football games bring the highest prices.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in New Orleans?

The French Quarter or the Warehouse District for walking to everything.

When are New Orleans hotels cheapest?

Summer, outside major festivals and events.

Is the streetcar useful for visitors?

Yes — the St. Charles line links the CBD with the Garden District.