Budget Hotels Near the French Quarter — Real Prices
The historic heart of New Orleans — a 13-block grid of 18th-century architecture, jazz clubs, Creole restaurants, and non-stop nightlife. Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, and the Cathedral anchor this must-see neighborhood.
Budget tip: Hotels inside the French Quarter are almost never budget-friendly — rates start around $150-200 even for basic rooms. The trick is staying in the CBD (Central Business District) one block away and walking over. Same access, half the price.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
0.4 mi from French Quarter
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Just 0.4 miles from the French Quarter, walkable to Bourbon Street and the CBD
Clean, modern rooms with flat-screen TV, fridge, and microwave
No resort fee, which is unusual for this area, and continental breakfast is included
Consistently praised as outstanding and helpful
Well-appointed rooms; couples rated it 8.8
Watch out: $15/night destination fee not always disclosed upfront
via Booking.com
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Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
0.4 mi from French Quarter
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Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
0.3 mi from French Quarter
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Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD
0.3 mi from French Quarter
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MOXY New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area
0.5 mi from French Quarter
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Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
0.4 mi from French Quarter
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area
0.5 mi from French Quarter
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Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area)
0.3 mi from French Quarter
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0.5 mi from French Quarter
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