New Orleans Vacations from $261

There's plenty to do for kids in New Orleans. Little ones will love visiting the Audubon Insectarium and the Louisiana Children's Museum. For a truly special experience, a swamp tour in Jean Lafitte National Park is a must-do. Kid-friendly hotel options include Dauphine Orleans Hotel, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, and the French Market Inn. These hotels offer pools for the kids to splash around in after a fun day exploring the city.

Discover districts with distinct personalities all tied together through the Big Easy's colonial architecture style. Stay in historical family-run gems, modern international hotel chains, and boutique hotels for New Orleans luxury vacations to remember. Some of the best places to stay during your New Orleans trip are: 

• French Quarter: The city's historic heart offers live music, street performers, major landmarks, and an exciting food scene. Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, an IHG Hotel, The Olivier House Hotel, and Chateau Hotel are 3 well-rated options that feature pools. 

• New Orleans Central Business District: For food, fashion, and nightlife, the bustling Central Business District offers some of the best boutiques, restaurants, bars, and theaters. Q&C Hotel and Bar, New Orleans, Autograph Collection is a modern hotel with a 24-hour fitness center less than a 10-minute walk from Canal Street and Bourbon Street. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD is a comfortable option with a pool and a restaurant. It's also pet-friendly so you can bring your pooch. Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans is a solid 3-star hotel that boasts a pool, hot tubs, and free daily buffet breakfast. 

• Garden District: This charming, family-friendly district is known for its cool cafés, antique stores, souvenir shops, and historic buildings. Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel By Marriott, The Pontchartrain Hotel, and Hotel Henrietta are all excellent options to book as part of a New Orleans vacation package. 

• Arts/Warehouse District: Packed with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, there's always something hip and trendy going on in this modern part of the city. The Mercantile Hotel New Orleans is a comfortable eco-certified hotel just 20 minutes' drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Omni Riverfront Hotel is a 4-star hotel located close to the Julia Street Cruise Terminal and Audubon Aquarium. Loews New Orleans Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a pool and a top option for New Orleans weekend getaways. Expedia guests love the clean and spacious rooms and friendly staff. 

Whether you're a partygoer, music lover, history buff, or traveling with kids, New Orleans is a city where you'll find plenty to do. There's almost always something exciting going on around the corner and if you're after a fun vacation, New Orleans has got you covered.

• Iconic Sights: Experience the buzz and excitement of New Orleans on Bourbon Street. Its reputation as party central is well-established but absolutely worth a visit, especially if it's your first time in the city. The street is renowned for its jazz clubs, cabaret shows, and raucous bars. Nearby Jackson Square is a vibrant place famous for arts, crafts, festivals, and the picturesque Saint Louis Cathedral.
• Arts and culture: Explore the local folklore and history at Mardi Gras World and the New Orleans Voodoo Museum, or browse the incredible collections of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
• Food: New Orleans vacations are just as much about the delicious local dishes as they are about the architecture and the parties. Taste your way through the city's culinary scene on a food tour or head to Copeland's, Cochon, or Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar to taste local southern and Cajun specialties.

Of course, you can always take a trip to New Orleans on the cheap! Our vacation packages to New Orleans start from a budget-friendly $369*. In fact, you can save up to 29%** on a New Orleans getaway when you combine your airfare and accommodations into a package. To help you build your dream package, you can sort the results by price to find stays that suit your budget. Another tip? Use the filters on the left to choose the property type, star rating and more.

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**Savings based on all package bookings with Flight + Hotel made on Expedia from 2019-04-01 - 2020-03-31 as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.