Metairie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Metairie

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Old Metairie

While Old Metairie isn't home to many top sights, Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Metairie
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Bonnabel Place

When in Bonnabel Place, you can plan a visit to Lakeside Shopping Center and Longue Vue House and Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bonnabel Place
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Bucktown

Bucktown might not have many top sights, but Lakeside Shopping Center and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bucktown
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Westgate

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Westgate. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Magnolia Shopping Center and Cafe Du Monde, a few notable attractions nearby.

Westgate
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Willowdale

Restaurants and live music are just a few things travellers like about Willowdale. A stop by Continental Plaza Shopping Center is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Willowdale
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is NZ$224 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$224
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,917 reviews)
"This hotel is GORGEOUS!!! I highly recommend getting a balcony room facing the street, we found ourselves people watching often."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is NZ$267 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$267
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,741 reviews)
"My hubby and I love this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is NZ$224 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$224
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,382 reviews)
"The property was clean and staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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Seabrook Villa

Seabrook Villa

3.5 out of 5
6001 France Rd, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (542 reviews)
"I really nice place to bring your family to have fun in the restaurant.Food was great"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Seabrook Villa
Memoir Warehouse District

Memoir Warehouse District

4 out of 5
808 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National World War II Museum and Caesars ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Loved it!!!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Memoir Warehouse District
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter

3.5 out of 5
201 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Canal Street and Bourbon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
"There is food close by so it wasn’t hard to get food. The beds were so uncomfortable. Had a hard time sleeping on them."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Schaeffer Apartments French Quarter
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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum showing aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

World War II is brought to life at America's premier war repository.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University

Activities

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

NZ$62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour
steamboat Natchez on river in New Orleans

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

NZ$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
alligators in New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans

NZ$109
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour w/ Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans: Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

New Orleans: Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

NZ$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket
New Orleans: Cocktails & Brunch Crawl in the French Quarter

New Orleans: Food Tour with Seafood Boil in French Quarter

NZ$159
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Food Tour with Seafood Boil in French Quarter
New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Tour of French Quarter

New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Tour of French Quarter

NZ$54
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Voodoo Queen Tour of French Quarter
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