Budget Hotels for Jazz Fest 2026 — Real New Orleans Prices
Jazz Fest 2026
April 23 - May 3, 2026
Price spike: 100-200%
Not as extreme as Mardi Gras but still significant. Downtown and Mid-City hotels near the Fair Grounds see the biggest spikes. The second weekend is typically cheaper than the first.
💡 Tip: The Fair Grounds is in Mid-City, not downtown. Consider Kenner or Metairie hotels — they're cheaper and a 15-minute drive to the festival. Second weekend prices are lower than the first.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — two weekends of world-class music at the Fair Grounds. A more music-focused alternative to Mardi Gras, drawing 500,000+ attendees.
Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans
2.5 mi from the French Quarter
Budget base outside downtown. Free parking and breakfast. You'll need a car or rideshare to the French Quarter ($8-12 each way). Clean but basic.
Travelodge by Wyndham New Orleans
0.8 mi from the French Quarter
Cheapest walkable option to the Quarter. Rooms are small but acceptable. Pool is a nice bonus. Parking on-site for $15/night is cheaper than downtown garages.
Quality Inn & Suites Kenner
12 mi from the French Quarter
Airport-adjacent hotel with free shuttle. Great for early flights or late arrivals. Pool, breakfast, and free parking. 20-minute drive to French Quarter.
Sleep Inn & Suites Downtown
0.6 mi from the French Quarter
Newer property with clean, modern rooms. Great breakfast. 10-minute walk to Bourbon Street. One of the best budget picks in the CBD.
La Quinta Inn New Orleans Downtown
0.4 mi from the French Quarter
Best value walkable to the French Quarter. Clean, modern rooms. No resort fee — unusual for this area. Continental breakfast included.
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