What is Historic Downtown Baton Rouge like?

Travellers love the Historic Downtown Baton Rouge neighbourhood for its stunning river views, array of dining options and first-class casinos. Make sure that you visit Capitol Park Museum and Shaw Center for the Arts as part of your Historic Downtown Baton Rouge travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Mississippi River, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel and WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection .

How many hotels will I find in the Historic Downtown Baton Rouge area?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Baton Rouge area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge.

What is there to do around this Baton Rouge neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Capitol Park Museum, Shaw Center for the Arts and The Old Governor's Mansion highlight Baton Rouge's cultural scene. Louisiana State Capitol and Old State Capitol are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge include Huey Long Statue, Pentagon Barracks and Arsenal Park. When you're sightseeing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Art and Science Museum and Old Arsenal Museum are also worth a stop.

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A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a large chandelier, and a grand staircase.

1. Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Tamara

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Trina

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A brick-walled coffee shop with a modern interior, seating area, and a visible staircase.

3. Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Nikki

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a menu board.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

stephanie

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern bar area with shelves of bottles, seating, and pendant lighting.

5. Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A restaurant with booths and tables, wooden paneling, and a neon light design on the ceiling.

6. Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Corey

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and large framed murals on the walls.

7. WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

James and Charlotte

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large mirror, and a potted plant. A bedroom with a bed and window is visible through an open door.

8. StayAE - Flamingo House

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Gi Young

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A building entrance with a glass door displaying the number 440 and the text "ON THIRD".

9. StayAE - High Rise

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Karen

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, three stools, and a green shelf with bottles.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area

Valley Park, 4.6 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Collin

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered outdoor area.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge - Port Allen

5.2 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

JESSICA

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious hall with white walls and ceiling, adorned with floral arrangements and gold chairs.

12. The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

Highlands - Perkins, 4.5 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Julia

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a palm tree.

13. Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.

Highlands - Perkins, 5.7 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a stone accent wall, and a fireplace.

14. Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

Highlands - Perkins, 6.1 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

john

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, stone pillars, a reception desk, and a seating area with a coffee table and chairs.

15. Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG

Highlands - Perkins, 5.9 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

kamalanathan

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel lobby with blue sofas, red chairs, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

16. Comfort Inn University Area

Highlands - Perkins, 6.1 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Geneva

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace

Mid City South, 6.3 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Lacey

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel with a blue facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport

Scotlandville, 8.2 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Shelia

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display, and a seating area.

19. Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA

Mid City South, 6.3 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Veronica

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors with balconies, and a check-in counter.

20. Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge

Highlands - Perkins, 6.2 km from Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Mark

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
StayAE - Flamingo House	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
StayAE - High Rise	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 796 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

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A garden path flanked by wooden fences, leading to two white houses with green shutters.

Highlands - Perkins

If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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A white building with a curved facade and green shutters, adjacent to a red building with a balcony.

Mid City South

While visiting Mid City South, you might make a stop by sights like Esplanade Plaza and Independence Botanical Gardens.

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A steel bridge with a road underneath, featuring a green exit sign for Plaquemine and Port Allen.

South Baton Rouge

While visiting South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana.

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Louisiana State Capitol building and downtown city skyline of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Old South Baton Rouge

While visiting Old South Baton Rouge, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge.

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A large, white, castle-like building with two towers and a central entrance.

Mid City North

If you're spending some time in Mid City North, Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean but shower floor needed a bit of scrubbing. Lobby was well designed and very clean. Sheets and comforters were very nice but a little crispy (industrial laundry machines I figure). Small but nice gym on 4th floor adjacent to very nice 4th floor outdoor patio with a sweet view of the surrounding downtown area. Hotel had 2 e-bikes equipped with locks and helmets made available to guests, which we took advantage of to cruise around the area and into the LSU campus zone. Parking was on street just outside of hotel and it was a breeze, but not sure It would go if the hotel was fully booked but we had no problem finding parking for either night of our stay. Hotel felt just about right for value. Downtown area felt like a ghost town. Not related to hotel but wow! Eerie…."

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Baton Rouge hotels

1. Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

3. Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

4. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

5. Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

6. Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel

7. WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

8. StayAE - Flamingo House

9. StayAE - High Rise

10. Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge - Port Allen

12. The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

13. Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.

14. Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 by IHG

15. Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG

16. Comfort Inn University Area

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport

19. Tru by Hilton Baton Rouge Citiplace, LA

20. Embassy Suites Hotel Baton Rouge

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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Highlands - Perkins

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Top Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

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