Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge

Not only is the building beautifully built with amazing detail, on the 27th floor, there's an observation platform and you can check out the entire city! It's pretty beautiful!
Not only is the building beautifully built with amazing detail, on the 27th floor, there's an observation platform and you can check out the entire city! It's pretty beautiful!
Beautiful building and a great museum! #discoveringbatonrouge
View of the Mississippi from the dock by the USS Kidd museum in Baton Rouge. Great walk to take along the levee
Sunset on the Mississippi River, under a bridge.

Popular places to visit

Baton Rouge River Center which includes a river or creek

Raising Cane's River Center

Attend star-studded musical performances, family-friendly theater productions, stand-up comedy shows and symphony orchestras at this riverside entertainment complex.

Raising Cane's River Center
Louisiana State Capitol showing a park

Louisiana State Capitol

Enjoy sweeping city views from the observation deck of this art deco tower, which has witnessed significant moments in Louisiana’s history.

Louisiana State Capitol
Old State Capitol featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Old State Capitol

Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.

Old State Capitol
USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Kidd Veterans Memorial in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.

USS Kidd Veterans Memorial
The Old Governor\'s Mansion featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

The Old Governor's Mansion

Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.

The Old Governor's Mansion
Shaw Center for the Arts featuring modern architecture

Shaw Center for the Arts

Discover a vibrant schedule of art, music and theater events at this contemporary performing arts center in downtown Baton Rouge.

Shaw Center for the Arts

Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
102 France St Baton Rouge LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,426 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P6,426
P7,486 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, a casino, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raising Cane's River Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (293 reviews)
We had a nice welcome, staff is quite friendly, there is some road construction so was a bit challenging to find the entrance, parking is free, but I bit confusing when they have a sign of valet, and self parking. Rooms are new and fresh quite modern industrial style, we really enjoyed our short ...

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

4 out of 5
201 Lafayette St Baton Rouge LA
The price is P5,329 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P5,329
P6,208 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown

2.5 out of 5
462 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge LA
The price is P7,106 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
P7,106
P8,278 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Real nice

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

3.5 out of 5
150 3rd Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is P8,846 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P8,846
P10,571 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Definitely one of the nicest hotels in Baton Rouge.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown

3 out of 5
260 Third Street Baton Rouge LA
The price is P6,624 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,624
P7,982 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
Very clean! Staff was very helpful! Starbucks was great! Valet was very convenient, it is a great location to everywhere we needed to go!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
200 Convention St Baton Rouge LA
The price is P6,467 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,467
P7,728 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Boutique hotel do small rooms but very nice. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Baton Rouge

The Old Governor\'s Mansion which includes a house and heritage elements

Beauregard Town Historic District

You'll enjoy the seafood restaurants and theaters in Beauregard Town Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at The Old Governor's Mansion or Belle of Baton Rouge Casino.

Beauregard Town Historic District
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Downtown East

While Downtown East isn't home to many top sights, Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown East
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Old South Baton Rouge

If you're spending some time in Old South Baton Rouge, Howard Wilkinson Bridge and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Old South Baton Rouge
Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mid City North

While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Choctaw Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center.

Mid City North
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Valley Park

While there might not be top attractions in Valley Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Corporate Square Mall and Varsity Theatre.

Valley Park
APRIL 27, 2019 LOUISIANA, USA -Grammercy Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing Mississippi River, Louisiana

Lobdell/Woodale

While there might not be top attractions in Lobdell/Woodale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Circle Bowl and Choctaw Village Shopping Center.

Lobdell/Woodale

Historic Downtown Baton Rouge