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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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Located in the historic French Quarter on Bourbon Street, with all the gay nightlife close at hand, Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, multiple bars, and a jazz club. The hotel is decorated with modern art and offers several on-site dining options. Complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator are included in all rooms at this New Orleans Royal Sonesta. Each room includes a seating area, safe and private bathroom. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street or the pool. Extras include bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Guests can enjoy a drink and swim at the Oasis Pool Bar, or watch sports while exploring the extensive whiskey list at Le Booze. On-site dining is available at Desire Oyster Bar, while PJ's Coffee Cafe offers fresh coffee drinks, light bites and wine. Live music is featured at The Jazz House, the on-site jazz club. Restaurant R'evolution offers upscale Cajun and Creole fare in a historic setting and Bar R'evolution has craft cocktails and a broad offering of wines. A fitness centre and business centre are available. The on-site spa offers a number of services. Concierge at the hotel can assist guests with requests such as arranging car rental, laundry service or ironing requests. St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are both within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
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.
Blending historic charm with modern luxury, Le Pavillon is a reimagined classical hotel with a vibrant and glamorous edge near New Orleans' French Quarter. This gay friendly hotel features a restaurant and fitness centre along with spacious rooms with free WiFi. Le Pavillon New Orleans also offers a gourmet peanut butter and jelly sandwich reception in the lobby. A flat-screen cable TV and work desk are provided in each guest room. There is a safe along with a seating area. The bathrooms includes luxury toiletries. Bourbon Street is within a 15-minute walk. Morial Convention Center is 2.6 km away. Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 17 km from Le Pavillon Hotel. The French Quarter is 3.1 km away.
Experience the timeless charm of New Orleans at Hotel St. Pierre located near both the famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Offering 2 separate pools, the gay friendly Hotel St. Pierre French Quarter offers accommodation in historic buildings within walking distance to Bourbon Street and Louis Armstrong Park. Complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi is provided. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, microwave and compact refrigerator. Some rooms offer views of one of two the inner courtyards. The front desk is staffed 24-hours a day to help guests with any questions about the area. There is an on-site ATM and business centre. Valet parking is offered for an additional charge. Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome are both 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the property.

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

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Located in the historic French Quarter on Bourbon Street, with all the gay nightlife close at hand, Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans offers accommodation with an outdoor pool, multiple bars, and a jazz club. The hotel is decorated with modern art and offers several on-site dining options. Complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator are included in all rooms at this New Orleans Royal Sonesta. Each room includes a seating area, safe and private bathroom. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street or the pool. Extras include bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Guests can enjoy a drink and swim at the Oasis Pool Bar, or watch sports while exploring the extensive whiskey list at Le Booze. On-site dining is available at Desire Oyster Bar, while PJ's Coffee Cafe offers fresh coffee drinks, light bites and wine. Live music is featured at The Jazz House, the on-site jazz club. Restaurant R'evolution offers upscale Cajun and Creole fare in a historic setting and Bar R'evolution has craft cocktails and a broad offering of wines. A fitness centre and business centre are available. The on-site spa offers a number of services. Concierge at the hotel can assist guests with requests such as arranging car rental, laundry service or ironing requests. St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are both within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
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.
Blending historic charm with modern luxury, Le Pavillon is a reimagined classical hotel with a vibrant and glamorous edge near New Orleans' French Quarter. This gay friendly hotel features a restaurant and fitness centre along with spacious rooms with free WiFi. Le Pavillon New Orleans also offers a gourmet peanut butter and jelly sandwich reception in the lobby. A flat-screen cable TV and work desk are provided in each guest room. There is a safe along with a seating area. The bathrooms includes luxury toiletries. Bourbon Street is within a 15-minute walk. Morial Convention Center is 2.6 km away. Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 17 km from Le Pavillon Hotel. The French Quarter is 3.1 km away.
Experience the timeless charm of New Orleans at Hotel St. Pierre located near both the famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Offering 2 separate pools, the gay friendly Hotel St. Pierre French Quarter offers accommodation in historic buildings within walking distance to Bourbon Street and Louis Armstrong Park. Complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi is provided. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, microwave and compact refrigerator. Some rooms offer views of one of two the inner courtyards. The front desk is staffed 24-hours a day to help guests with any questions about the area. There is an on-site ATM and business centre. Valet parking is offered for an additional charge. Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome are both 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from the property.

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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Tours & Experiences in New Orleans

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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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