What is Gentilly like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that New Orleans's Gentilly neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Lakefront Arena and Frenchmen Street as part of your Gentilly travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Gentilly?

Expedia customers rank New Orleans RV Resort & Marina the highest for a stay in Gentilly. Another top choice in the area is Royal Inn of New Orleans .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Gentilly area?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodation options in Gentilly to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater New Orleans area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gentilly, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Gentilly.

What can I see and do in this New Orleans neighbourhood?

Lakefront Arena, Frenchmen Street and Lake Pontchartrain are just a few attractions to check out in Gentilly. A visit to University of New Orleans - East Campus is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Gentilly include New Orleans City Park North Course Driving Range, Bayou Oaks at City Park and Pan-American Stadium. While you're out sightseeing, St Roch Cemetery & Chapel and St. Louis Cemetery are a couple of additional sights to visit in New Orleans.

Top 10 Gentilly Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Gentilly hotels

Royal Inn of New Orleans

Gentilly

Steve

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South by IHG

22.6 km from Gentilly

jason

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Hilton New Orleans Airport

20.2 km from Gentilly

Kelley

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Comfort Inn & Suites New Orleans Airport North

18.9 km from Gentilly

Todd

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Riverside Hotel

18.8 km from Gentilly

Judy

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans

10.2 km from Gentilly

Mayra

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center

Arts/Warehouse District, 8.5 km from Gentilly

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Le Richelieu Hotel

French Quarter, 6 km from Gentilly

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center

Arts/Warehouse District, 8.2 km from Gentilly

Tonia

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Hotel Royal

French Quarter, 6.2 km from Gentilly

Anna

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

French Quarter, 6.4 km from Gentilly

Christine

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Arts/Warehouse District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

wilkinson

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Arts/Warehouse District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

Yolander

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

Arts/Warehouse District, 8.4 km from Gentilly

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

French Quarter, 6.1 km from Gentilly

Raphael

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

The Olivier House Hotel

French Quarter, 6.5 km from Gentilly

Jason

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

ONE11 Hotel

French Quarter, 7.2 km from Gentilly

Pamela

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Chateau Hotel

French Quarter, 6.3 km from Gentilly

Willie

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

French Quarter, 7 km from Gentilly

Paul

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

New Orleans Marriott

French Quarter, 7.2 km from Gentilly

Caswandra

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

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French Quarter

This historic neighbourhood encapsulates the soul of New Orleans and has become one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

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New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

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Arts/Warehouse District

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Garden District

This green and pleasant district is an idea place for a stroll among magnificent mansions and beautiful parkland.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

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