The 12 best Airbnbs in New Orleans

Neighborhood: Garden District

This Airbnb is giving film set. The Library is one bedroom space inside the grand Parks-Bowman Mansion, with an antique cypress queen bed, walls of books, an eclectic art collection and its own marble bathroom. There’s also a private balcony with a hammock, because apparently reading in bed wasn’t enough. Guests can use the mansion’s porches, garden and heated pool, while the house itself is packed with stained glass, chandeliers and carved woodwork. Dreamy!

Time Out tip: Magazine Street is just two blocks away, so head out for a browse through its shops and restaurants, then hop on the St Charles Avenue streetcar when you want to explore further. Lafayette Cemetery is also nearby, as is Commander’s Palace.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Private marble bathroom, private balcony with hammock, WiFi, mini fridge, TV, shared heated pool, garden, multiple porches, central air conditioning, free parking.

Price: From $220 for a night.

Neighborhood: Bywater

Forget beige. This 1800s Creole-style cottage is all about colour, with bright interiors, a funky kitchen and a leafy patio for morning coffee. The 600-square-foot guest house has a queen bedroom, full kitchen with splashes of yellow, and living room, and the wooden shutters can turn the bedroom into a gloriously dark cocoon when you’ve had enough of the New Orleans heat. Outside, there’s a private patio and shared courtyard, with the Mississippi River just two blocks away.

Time Out tip: Take the Crescent Park trail along the river towards the French Quarter. It’s an easy bike or walking route and a much nicer way to arrive than sitting in traffic. Bywater is also packed with local bars, restaurants and creative spots, so give yourself an evening to explore the neighborhood rather than immediately heading into the Quarter.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Kitchen, private patio, shared garden, WiFi, washer/dryer, air conditioning, TV, free parking, DVD player, white-noise machines.

Price: From $180 for a night.

Neighborhood: Irish Channel

Travelling with three other people and trying to avoid the classic holiday problem of everyone being crammed into one room? This apartment has two bedrooms, with a queen in one and two single beds in the other, plus a full kitchen and living room. There’s also a dedicated off-street parking space, which is particularly handy in New Orleans, and the apartment is just three blocks from Magazine Street. It’s a straightforward, comfortable base with everything you need, including WiFi and Netflix for when the group finally agrees it’s time to stay in.

Time Out tip: Skip the car and walk down to Magazine Street for shops, bars and restaurants, then pick up the St Charles streetcar nearby for an easy ride around the city. The French Quarter is around a 10-minute drive away if you’re heading there for the evening.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Kitchen, WiFi, free parking, washer/dryer, air conditioning, porch, back garden, TVs, pets allowed.

Price: From $300 for a night.

Neighborhood: Lower Garden District

With periwinkle walls, antique furniture, huge windows and high ceilings, this Victorian apartment has the good bones and the decor to match. The one-bedroom space packs in plenty of character, from its architectural details to the super long curtains and bright yellow sofa, plus a super cute teal bathroom. Best of all, there’s a private balcony overlooking Race Street, just two doors from Magazine Street. Morning coffee, afternoon cocktails, a bit of people-watching: sorted.

Time Out tip: Start the day at MoJo Coffee, just two doors away, then wander along Magazine Street towards Coliseum Square Park. The neighbourhood is made for walking, with boutiques, bars, restaurants and some great architecture along the way.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Private balcony, kitchen, WiFi, air conditioning, TV, dedicated workspace, free parking, back garden, travel cot and baby bath available.

Price: From $570 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Touro Bouligny

“Petit Biscuit” is a lovingly renovated 1898 shotgun double which keeps its original brick fireplaces and 12 foot ceilings, then mixes New Orleans antiques with colorful contemporary furniture and local art. The king bed is wonderfully comfortable according to guests, but the real temptation is the clawfoot soaking tub sitting right at its foot. There’s also a proper kitchen with an excellent coffee-making kit, a front porch and Magazine Street practically on the doorstep.

Time Out tip: You’re right in the thick of Magazine Street, so give yourself an afternoon to wander rather than planning every minute. For something a little more destination-worthy, walk to Lilette or La Petite Grocery for dinner, both listed by the host among the nearby favourites.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Clawfoot soaking tub, ensuite shower, kitchen, WiFi, private porch, washer/dryer, air conditioning, TV, dedicated workspace, free parking.

Price: From $850 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Uptown

If you love white-on-white-on-white as a design choice, you’ll be at home here. The open-plan living space keeps things crisp with white hardwood floors, comfy seating and a sleek kitchen, while both bedrooms have their own bathrooms. Then there’s the outdoor situation: a covered balcony overlooking Magazine Street at the front and a huge private rear terrace with a white cabana and loads of seating. Basically, you can spend the whole day moving between excellent places to sit.

Time Out tip: You’re seven blocks from the St Charles streetcar, so leave the car behind and use it to get around when your feet have had enough. For breakfast, the host recommends La Boulangerie, just a few blocks away, and Magazine Street itself is packed with restaurants, bars and shops.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Two ensuite bathrooms plus a half bath, private balcony, rear terrace, white cabana, kitchen, WiFi, washer/dryer, air conditioning, TV, gated parking for two cars.

Price: From $775 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Marigny

The Art House packs art and jazz into a beautifully restored two bedroom home. Historic details meet a more eclectic mix of furnishings, with a deep-blue living room, curated artwork and a record player stocked with jazz and Sinatra vinyl. There’s a good sized kitchen for cooking in, and a private fenced patio for when you need a breather from the action. It feels more like someone’s carefully assembled home than a standard holiday rental.

Time Out tip: Frenchmen Street’s live music venues are around a five-minute walk away for an evening of jazz, while Crescent Park is also close by. 

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Kitchen, private patio, WiFi, air conditioning, washer/dryer, TV, dedicated workspace and free parking.

Price: From $1,800 for five nights.

Neighborhood: Lower Garden District

Pink walls, soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and enough ornate Victorian detail to make you feel like you’ve wandered into a very glamorous dollhouse. This 1875 apartment juxtaposes original plaster medallions and period architecture with a jumble of vintage and contemporary furniture, plus an original clawfoot tub for soaking after a day out. There’s no TV, but with the sights of NOLA on the doorstep, you probably won’t miss it.

Time Out tip: Start with coffee at MoJo, just steps away, then wander through the Lower Garden District towards Magazine Street. Coliseum Square is also right nearby when you need a bit of green space, while the French Quarter is around 1.4 miles away.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Original clawfoot tub, kitchenette, WiFi, air conditioning, dedicated workspace, shared garden, shared patio, free parking, travel cot and baby bath available.

Price: From $540 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Lower Garden District

From the outside, you might not guess what’s waiting inside this historic shotgun-style house. Step through the door and you’ll find an airy renovation with oversized windows, exposed brick, built-in bookshelves and original fireplaces, balanced by a sleek kitchen and plenty of contemporary furniture. There are three bedrooms upstairs, plus a huge downstairs office space, so groups can actually exist together without immediately getting on each other’s nerves. Out back, a private fenced patio has a covered seating area and grill for al fresco dinners.

Time Out tip: For something very New Orleans, Turkey and the Wolf is just a block away and its fried bologna sandwich comes highly recommended from your host.

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Kitchen, private patio, BBQ, WiFi, washer/dryer, air conditioning, dedicated workspace, free parking.

Price: From $1,000 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Tremé

There’s a lot going on at this 1880s shotgun, and not all of it is inside. The two-bedroom home is packed with plants, colorful furniture, artwork and stained glass, while outside there’s a shared garden where the resident cats, three neighbouring dogs and, yes, a pig called Wilbur like to make an appearance. Inside, the traditional shotgun layout means you’ll walk through the twin bedroom to reach the king bedroom at the back, which has its own bathroom. There are also private patios at either end of the house, so you can sit outside and watch the neighbourhood go by, or make friends with the local animal committee.

Time Out tip: Armstrong Park is just steps away, and the French Quarter is roughly a 10-minute walk. Frenchmen Street is also close by for live music, while staying in Tremé means you can get back to a quieter street when you’ve had enough of Bourbon Street.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Private front and back patios, shared fenced garden, kitchen, WiFi, dedicated workspace, washer/dryer, air conditioning, TV, pets allowed, free parking.

Price: From $560 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Tulane-Gravier

Bringing nine friends to New Orleans is one thing. Finding somewhere everyone can sleep, shower and escape each other for five minutes is another. This huge house sorts the logistics, with four-and-a-half bathrooms, a big communal living space and a heated pool out back. There’s a king bedroom, several queens and a giant bunk setup with four mattresses, so nobody has to draw straws for the sofa,plus there are loads of fun bits of decor throughout. Built in 2025, it’s bright, modern and less than a mile from the Superdome.

Time Out tip: The Lafitte Greenway is close by for a wander or bike ride. The French Quarter is just over a mile away, so you can get your night out in and still make it back to the pool.

Sleeps: 10 guests.

Perks: Private heated pool, back deck, kitchen, WiFi, washer/dryer, air conditioning, TV, dedicated workspace, free parking.

Price: From $1,100 for two nights. 

Neighborhood: Lake Catherine

This one is less about city vibes and more about getting straight onto the water. Island Girl sits on an acre of Lake Catherine waterfront, with a private dock, boathouse and canal, plus four kayaks, fishing rods and crab traps ready to go. The house itself has three bedrooms, big windows looking out over the lake and a wraparound deck with a grill, so you can spend the morning kayaking, the afternoon fishing and the evening enjoying the views.

Time Out tip: It’s around 30 minutes from central New Orleans, so you can spend the day in the city before escaping back to the lake. Bring a picnic, get on the water and keep an eye out for the local wildlife.

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Lake views, private dock and boathouse, four kayaks, fishing and crabbing gear, wraparound deck, BBQ, kitchen, WiFi, TVs, washer/dryer, air conditioning, free parking, pets allowed.

Price: From $1,400 for three nights.

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