When the Carnival has ended, this wealthy neighborhood returns to its quiet splendor and visitors can walk the tree-lined streets, taking in the amazing architecture of its historic houses, or hop aboard the historic St. Charles streetcar, which stops within steps of many of these inns, and explore other areas of New Orleans.
- 1318 Washington
Guests of this late 1800s bed and breakfast on Washington Avenue can stay upstairs in the Antique Suite, which includes a bedroom with a king bed, a living room, a dining room with a brick fireplace, and a kitchen, or downstairs in the Contemporary Suite, which houses a kitchen as well as two sleeping areas separated by a sitting room. A washer and dryer are available on the lower level. - 1851 Inn on The Avenue
Built in 1851 and located on St. Charles Avenue along a busy Mardi Gras parade route, this B&B has four rooms, all with queen beds and two with gas fireplaces, plus a two-room suite with a king bed and a full bed. Guests can relax in the tropical garden courtyard. - 1891 Castle Inn of New Orleans
On Fourth Street just off St. Charles Avenue and next door to the mansion where the ninth season of MTV's "Real World" was filmed, the 1891 Castle Inn of New Orleans boasts 9,500 square feet of living space, nine guest accommodations (all include a king or queen bed) and at least two ghosts. All guest rooms have refrigerators, microwave ovens and coffeemakers and some offer balcony access. - Bed, Bath and Breakfast
One Victorian suite, with a private parlor and a view of a landscaped fountain and 200-year-old oak trees, can be found at this two-story mid-1800s home situated 1 and 1/2 blocks from St. Charles Avenue. - Chateau du Louisiane
Each of the five guest rooms at this 1885 mansion on Louisiana Avenue is individually decorated and named for a famous Louisianian, such as Louis Armstrong. Children are welcome. - Glimmer Inn Bed and Breakfast
Among the offerings of this 1891 Painted Lady on Seventh Street are a private cottage, located on the enclosed brick patio, and five guest rooms which share three hall baths, all located on the second floor of the main house. - Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast
Built in 1893 by famed architect Thomas Sully, the Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast features a Victorian parlor overlooking St. Charles Avenue and period furnishings in its six guest rooms and two guest suites (both with a Jacuzzi tub, sitting area and private balcony). - Maison Lafayette
This Greek Revival cottage on Harmony Street offers one private guest apartment, which opens onto the pool and patio area and contains a living room, bedroom with a king bed, bath, and kitchenette. - Sully Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Original stained-glass windows grace this Queen Anne-style home, designed by renowned architect Thomas Sully in 1890. There are two suites with king beds and sitting areas and five rooms with queen beds; all accommodations include a fireplace at this Prytania Street B&B.
