Explore New Orleans’ Unique Stay Options
If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to soak up the unique atmosphere of the French Quarter, a stay in one of these charming bed and breakfasts will provide you with an authentic experience. All of these inns are either located in the French Quarter or just a few blocks away.
Bed and Breakfasts
1822 Bougainvillea House: This property consists of two buildings located a few blocks apart deep in the French Quarter. One is on Governor Nicholls Street, built in 1822, and the other on Bourbon Street. Guests can choose from five suites, each with a private entrance; two are in former slave quarters, while three feature balconies overlooking either the courtyard or Bourbon or Dumaine Street.
1870 Banana Courtyard: Guests can select from four rooms at this Historic French Quarter bed and breakfast, located just three blocks from Bourbon Street. Options include the private Garconierre Townhouse and the Esplanade Suite apartment. A historical background adds to the charm as breakfast is served in a building that was once a bordello.
Bon Maison Guest House: Enjoy one- and two-bedroom suites with private entrances, complete with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker in this historical 1833 townhouse and former slave quarters on Bourbon Street.
Bracket House Bed and Breakfast: Located a block from the French Quarter, this double shotgun house on Kerlerec Street features two guest rooms, each with a queen bed and a private entrance off the courtyard.
Creole Gardens Guesthouse and Inn: Situated just outside the French Quarter in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, this bed and breakfast is housed in a 19th-century antebellum mansion and offers themed rooms. A cooked-to-order Southern-style breakfast is served, and the property is pet-friendly.
Dauphine House Bed and Breakfast: Located a block from the Esplanade Avenue edge of the French Quarter, this 1860 bed and breakfast features three guest rooms, each equipped with a microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee maker.
Gentry House: Five apartments accommodate guests in this early 19th-century Creole cottage on St. Ann Street. With tropical patios and fresh croissants delivered daily, the owner resides on the premises, providing a homey atmosphere.
Jazz Quarters at the Chartres Marigny: This 1830s townhouse located near the French Quarter offers rooms with decor inspired by famous musicians and easy access from the tropical courtyard.
La Maison Marigny: Standing at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Esplanade Avenue, this 1898 Queen Anne bed and breakfast includes a sunroom and a tropical walled courtyard. Guest rooms feature antique or reproduction furnishings.
La Maison Rouge: Just one block from the French Quarter, this two-story home offers three accommodations with private entrances. While breakfast is not included, every guest room comes equipped with a coffee maker, microwave, and small refrigerator.
Lamothe House Hotel: Set on Esplanade Avenue, this Victorian bed and breakfast features a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lush courtyard, and goldfish pond. All guest rooms are furnished with antiques, providing a cozy atmosphere.
Lanaux Mansion Bed and Breakfast: Across the street from the French Quarter, this restored 1879 Renaissance Revival Victorian mansion offers elegant furnishings and a Victorian courtyard garden.
Maison DuBois Bed and Breakfast: Located on Dauphine Street at the edge of the French Quarter, this century-old home offers well-appointed guest rooms and suites, plus a pool, hot tub, and fountains in the tropical courtyard.
Mentone Bed and Breakfast: A suite with a kitchenette and balcony overlooking a patio garden is available in this 1896 Victorian camelback home.
New Orleans Guest House: This brick, gable-sided 1848 Creole cottage boasts period furnishings in its 14 guest rooms and a lush veranda on Ursulines Avenue.
A Quarter Esplanade: Situated on Esplanade Avenue, this property features nine guest rooms, including studios and a two-bedroom suite with a large balcony. All accommodations have kitchenettes, with some including Jacuzzi tubs. Guests can also unwind in the heated pool available in the lush courtyard.
Rathbone Mansions: This 1850 Greek Revival mansion on Esplanade Avenue includes twelve rooms and suites, all furnished with kitchenettes, and some offering balconies and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Royal Barracks Guest House: Five unique rooms and one Victorian suite with private entrances from a tropical courtyard that features a hot tub can be found at this guest house located on Barracks Street.
Royal Street Inn: Located a block from the French Quarter in an 1890s storehouse, the Royal Street Inn offers complimentary beverages at its R Bar and features accommodations with vintage decor.
Sun & Moon Bed and Breakfast: This antebellum Creole cottage is located on North Rampart Street, and it has two suites plus two apartments with private entrances and balconies overlooking the courtyard.
Small Hotels
The Cornstalk Hotel: Marked by its unique cast-iron fence, this Victorian hotel once served as the home of Judge Francois Xavier Martin. Guests can enjoy eclectic features such as stained-glass windows and antique furnishings, with a continental breakfast served in various outdoor areas.
French Quarter Mansion Boutique Hotel: Located in the heart of the French Quarter between Bourbon and Royal streets, this boutique hotel offers luxury guesthouses, each with en-suite bathrooms.
Hotel Maison de Ville and Audubon Cottages: This historic hotel has hosted numerous celebrities and features antique furnishings along with various guest accommodations, including the private Audubon Cottages that surround a shared pool.
Hotel Villa Convento: With 23 rooms and two suites offering river views, guests can enjoy daily coffee, tea, and croissants in the courtyard of this 1833 Creole townhouse.
Lafitte’s Guest House: Comprising 14 guest rooms, this charming hotel on Bourbon Street offers varied amenities, a Victorian parlor for social hours, and continental breakfast served in the guest rooms.
Melrose Mansion: Located on Esplanade Avenue, this Victorian mansion features several accommodations equipped with whirlpool tubs and a pool, along with mimosas and breakfast served every morning.
Nine-O-Five Royal Hotel: This family-friendly hotel includes ten rooms and three suites equipped with balconies overlooking Royal Street, all with vintage decor.
Soniat House: Located near the French Market, this hotel features 20 rooms and 13 suites adorned with antiques, with breakfast available upon request in the garden courtyard.
Guest Apartments
Bed and Beverage Guest Apartments: Offering two separate buildings less than a block apart, this option features a courtyard pool and an open bar each afternoon in the courtyard.
Lanata House Apartments: Originally built in 1847 and restored, these rental units accommodate up to four guests and feature a courtyard pool and fountains.
