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New Orleans Gay Cruising

Discover where to find the gay cruising action in New Orleans. GayMapper has all the information about the gay cruising spots in and around the city. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

New Orleans Hotel Deals

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This refined boutique hotel near the French Quarter features locally inspired decor and art at the gateway to the cultural epicenter of New Orleans. Located in the Warehouse and Arts district, this gay friendly New Orleans hotel was created from three 19th-century warehouses. All rooms feature unique decor and offer complimentary WiFi access. Each room at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery has a cable TV. Some rooms feature exposed brick and ceiling beams. Bathrooms include a bath robe and free toiletries. Tout La Coffee Bar is located on site and serves fresh coffee and pastries. Restaurant Compere Lapin features a blend of Caribbean, English and Italian dishes prepared by "Top Chef" alum Nina Compton. 24-hour reception is available. Many New Orleans attractions such as the Superdome and the Audobon Aquarium are less than 1 km away. The French Quarter is 12 minutes' walk away.
Offering a terrace, the gay friendly Bon Maison Guest House is set right on Bourbon Street, near all the gay action and 200 m from St Louis Cathedral. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony is featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. St. Louis Cemetery No 1 is 200 m from Bon Maison Guest House. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from Bon Maison Guest House.
Stay at the luxurious Hotel Provincial on Chartres Street in the New Orleans French Quarter, just blocks from Bourbon Street and the gay quarter. The gay friendly Hotel Provincial boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms have premium bedding and small refrigerators. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Central air conditioning and an iPod docking station are included. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. St Louis Cathedral is 300 m from Hotel Provincial, while St Louis Cemetery No 1 is 300 m from the property. Louis Armstrong Airport is 19 km away.
One of New Orleans' most popular places to stay, the Place d'Armes Hotel in the French Quarter is in the middle of all the action and offers great value room rates, with a gay friendly welcome. Situated in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Place D'Armes provides accommodation in a historic hotel and rooms with exposed brick walls. Popular points of interest nearby include St Louis Cemetery No 1, Bourbon Street and Morial Convention Center. Free WiFi available. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV, seating area and complimentary toiletries. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 1.9 km from Place D'Armes Hotel, while Lafayette Cemetery is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.

Cruising Bars in New Orleans

Rawhide Lounge

Rawhide Lounge

Bear, Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising

Rawhide Lounge is a down to earth leather bar known for its daily happy hours, pool tournaments, and karaoke. Everyone is welcome but the focus is definitely on a cruisey leather crowd. Adult videos play on TVs throughout the venue, strong drinks flow till late, and there are frequent events throughout the week to keep you entertained. You're sure to meet plenty of hot guys to chat with, mostly leather-clad bears who enjoy a no-frills approach to a night out.
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New Orleans Hotel Deals

Grab a great deal on your trip with GayMapper's hotel partners

This refined boutique hotel near the French Quarter features locally inspired decor and art at the gateway to the cultural epicenter of New Orleans. Located in the Warehouse and Arts district, this gay friendly New Orleans hotel was created from three 19th-century warehouses. All rooms feature unique decor and offer complimentary WiFi access. Each room at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery has a cable TV. Some rooms feature exposed brick and ceiling beams. Bathrooms include a bath robe and free toiletries. Tout La Coffee Bar is located on site and serves fresh coffee and pastries. Restaurant Compere Lapin features a blend of Caribbean, English and Italian dishes prepared by "Top Chef" alum Nina Compton. 24-hour reception is available. Many New Orleans attractions such as the Superdome and the Audobon Aquarium are less than 1 km away. The French Quarter is 12 minutes' walk away.
Offering a terrace, the gay friendly Bon Maison Guest House is set right on Bourbon Street, near all the gay action and 200 m from St Louis Cathedral. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony is featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. St. Louis Cemetery No 1 is 200 m from Bon Maison Guest House. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from Bon Maison Guest House.
Stay at the luxurious Hotel Provincial on Chartres Street in the New Orleans French Quarter, just blocks from Bourbon Street and the gay quarter. The gay friendly Hotel Provincial boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms have premium bedding and small refrigerators. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Central air conditioning and an iPod docking station are included. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. St Louis Cathedral is 300 m from Hotel Provincial, while St Louis Cemetery No 1 is 300 m from the property. Louis Armstrong Airport is 19 km away.
One of New Orleans' most popular places to stay, the Place d'Armes Hotel in the French Quarter is in the middle of all the action and offers great value room rates, with a gay friendly welcome. Situated in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Place D'Armes provides accommodation in a historic hotel and rooms with exposed brick walls. Popular points of interest nearby include St Louis Cemetery No 1, Bourbon Street and Morial Convention Center. Free WiFi available. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV, seating area and complimentary toiletries. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 1.9 km from Place D'Armes Hotel, while Lafayette Cemetery is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.

Other Cruising Spots in New Orleans

Audubon Park

Audubon Park

Cruising, Younger Crowd

After dark, the park turns into a low-key hookup zone. The Gumbel Fountain and surrounding iron bench are the main meetup spots, with action spilling into the wooded paths and gazebos nearby. Mostly guys in their 20s–40s cruising discreetly. Security rolls through about once an hour—stay casual, hit the bike path, and keep it moving.
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Recommended gay friendly hotels in New Orleans

There are so many places to stay in New Orleans, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals in New Orleans as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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