Desire Area Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Desire Area
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Park
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Beautiful boutique hotel. Staff was very attentive and the two-level loft was a fantastic room!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Clean rooms, nice breakfast, not much over there to eat or drink if it’s late. Convenient to Bourbon or Canal, just about a 6-7 min walk either direction. Staff was great and so friendly and helpful. Area seemed pretty safe.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Westin New Orleans
It’s time paint . And clean vents it was very dusty.. carpet in elevators are filthy
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Room was not very clean, reserved a city view room with had a view of parking garage and side of 2 buildings of which windows had to stay closed and not useful due to being tremendously dirty and smudged. Obvious water damage seen of walls with curtains when open, glass door in bathroom not wiped ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Hotel is conveniently located in the center of the French Quarter; breakfast is delicious; staff is very accommodating; the carousel bar is fun. We loved staying there and will the next time we are in New Orleans.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desire Area
Bywater
Live music, bars and historical sites are some highlights of Bywater. Make a stop by Decatur Street or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by Mississippi River or Algiers Ferry Terminal while you're exploring.
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