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New Orleans hotels under $300 a night, New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Wednesday to Friday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 16 of the 33 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Metairie: a practical suburban stop, not the best base for discovering New Orleans. CBD and Canal Street: the practical all-rounder across Canal from the French Quarter. Warehouse District and Convention Center: choose museums and dinner over Bourbon Street outside your door. Garden District: the quieter choice for mansion walks, Magazine Street and slower evenings.

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New Orleans hotels under $300 a night, New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in New Orleans under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-01, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Metairie; CBD & Canal Street; Warehouse District & Convention Center; Garden District. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-01; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (16 of 33 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Metairie: A practical suburban stop, not the best base for discovering New Orleans. Typical $160 a night. Subway: Plan around a car.
  • CBD & Canal Street: The practical all-rounder across Canal from the French Quarter. Typical $272 a night. Subway: Walk across Canal to the Quarter.
  • Warehouse District & Convention Center: Choose museums and dinner over Bourbon Street outside your door. Typical $275 a night. Subway: Museums and dining streets are walkable.
  • Garden District: The quieter choice for mansion walks, Magazine Street and slower evenings. Typical $223 a night. Subway: Walk mansion streets and Magazine.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles (ex Modern Hotel) — 3-star, Holiday Inn Express

2. Ramada by Wyndham Metairie New Orleans Airport — 3-star, Ramada

3. Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel — 3-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA — 3-star, Radisson Americas

5. Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

6. Dauphine Orleans Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (27)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for New Year’s Eve stay, Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027
  1. Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles (ex Modern Hotel), Warehouse District & Convention Center
    #1 of 6 · Warehouse District & Convention Center

    Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles (ex Modern Hotel)

    3-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $110a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A lower-rate museum-and-streetcar base with hot breakfast included. You accept compact rooms, uneven upkeep and no pool. Three minutes' walk to The National WWII Museum.

    $173/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $581 vs $926 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $219 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Ramada by Wyndham Metairie New Orleans Airport, Metairie
    #2 of 6 · Metairie

    Ramada by Wyndham Metairie New Orleans Airport

    3-star · Ramada

    $110a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A lower-rate roadside stop with friendly staff, free parking and in-room microwaves. You accept uneven maintenance, elevator problems and currently unavailable fitness facilities.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $220 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel, Metairie
    #3 of 6 · Metairie

    Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel

    3-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $113a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A practical Metairie business stay with friendly staff and a seasonal rooftop pool. You accept mixed room condition, paid parking and no shuttle.

    $107/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $423 vs $638 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $225 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA, Metairie
    #4 of 6 · Metairie

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA

    3-star · Radisson Americas

    $127a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A lower-rate driver's base combining breakfast, free parking and a courtyard pool. You accept musty-room reports and variable condition across buildings.

    $56/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $366 vs $478 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $253 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans by IHG, Metairie
    #5 of 6 · Metairie

    Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $137a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A practical interstate stop with free parking, friendly staff and an on-site restaurant. You accept highway noise, dated finishes and occasional mustiness.

    $48/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $552 vs $647 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $275 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Dauphine Orleans Hotel, French Quarter
    #6 of 6 · French Quarter

    Dauphine Orleans Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $142a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    A lower-rate historic Quarter stay with welcoming staff and often surprisingly quiet surroundings. You accept uneven maintenance, deep cleaning and pool upkeep. Six minutes' walk to Bourbon Street, nine minutes' walk to Jackson Square.

    $282/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $528 vs $1,091 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $284 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 33 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Dauphine Orleans Hotel · French Quarter · 3-star$282/night less than Expedia (52%)

    Axel $528 vs $1,091 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  2. 2. Hilton New Orleans Riverside · Warehouse District · 4-star$204/night less than Expedia (41%)

    Axel $579 vs $988 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  3. 3. Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles (ex Modern Hotel) · Warehouse District · 3-star$173/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $581 vs $926 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  4. 4. Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Signature Collection · CBD · 3-star$122/night less than Expedia (35%)

    Axel $445 vs $689 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  5. 5. Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel · Metairie · 3-star$107/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $423 vs $638 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  6. 6. Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown · CBD · 3-star$138/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $589 vs $864 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  7. 7. Dew Drop Inn · Garden District · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $193 vs $279 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  8. 8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA · Metairie · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $366 vs $478 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

27 more
  1. 1. Historic Mardi Gras Inn · Marigny · 2-star$148Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  2. 2. Hilton New Orleans Riverside · Warehouse District · 4-star$204/night less than Expedia (41%)$153Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  3. 3. Comfort Inn & Suites At Copeland Tower · Metairie · 2-star$156Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center · Warehouse District · 3-star$170Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  5. 5. Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Metairie · Metairie · 3-star$174Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  6. 6. Hampton Inn Metairie · Metairie · 2-star$174Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  7. 7. New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway · Metairie · 4-star$179Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  8. 8. St Charles Coach House, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Garden District · 3-star$185Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  9. 9. Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center · Warehouse District · 3-star$185Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  10. 10. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel · CBD · 4-star$186Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  11. 11. Marsh Hotel · Garden District · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (1%)$206Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  12. 12. New Orleans Marriott · CBD · 4-star$207Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  13. 13. Hyatt Regency New Orleans · CBD · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (16%)$215Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  14. 14. Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans · Warehouse District · 3-star$221Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  15. 15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Metairie New Orleans · Metairie · 3-star$228Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  16. 16. Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter · CBD · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (11%)$228Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  17. 17. InterContinental New Orleans by IHG · CBD · 4-star$230Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  18. 18. Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel By Marriott · Garden District · 3-star$230Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  19. 19. Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Signature Collection · CBD · 3-star$122/night less than Expedia (35%)$230Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  20. 20. The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton · Warehouse District · 4-star$241Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  21. 21. Omni Royal Orleans Hotel · French Quarter · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (10%)$246Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  22. 22. Club Wyndham Avenue Plaza · Garden District · 3-star$63/night less than Booking.com (17%)$277Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  23. 23. Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown · CBD · 3-star$138/night less than Expedia (32%)$279Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  24. 24. Dew Drop Inn · Garden District · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (31%)$284Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  25. 25. Le Méridien New Orleans · Warehouse District · 4-star$132/night less than Expedia (17%)$285Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  26. 26. Hampton Inn New Orleans-St. Charles Ave./Garden District · Garden District · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (4%)$292Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  27. 27. Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area · Marigny · 2-star$298Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
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