Title: Visit Downtown East: Best of Downtown East, Baton Rouge Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown East](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-East-Hotels.d980970783658475520.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Baton Rouge](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Baton-Rouge.d603004.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Baton Rouge](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Baton-Rouge.d603004.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown East Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-East.d980970783658475520.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown East Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-East.d980970783658475520.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown East ## Baton Rouge ## Visit Downtown East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Baton Rouge travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge.dx603004) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU, Mississppi River Bridge, and State Capital](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077116/0158e59a-ecd2-4f7e-a449-54795dd92ccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Louisiana State University Explore the campus of Louisiana State University, during your travels in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.ca/Louisiana-State-University-Highlands-Perkins.d6077116.Vacation-Attraction) ![Baton Rouge River Center showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091605/9eb4a68b-60a4-46c8-85da-4d5f3e35d3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Raising-Canes-River-Center-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6091605.Vacation-Attraction) ![Taken from a drone. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/708/1a9c522a-822e-434c-be71-bedd799f7ad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tiger Stadium Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football game in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tiger-Stadium-Highlands-Perkins.d6077118.Vacation-Attraction) ![Statue at the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077134/f5a0fac9-3d00-4e71-adfb-2670e762e92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of Louisiana During your trip to Baton Rouge, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Louisiana. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Mall-Of-Louisiana-South-Baton-Rouge.d6077134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Louisiana State Capitol featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077104/d0ecb4fc-a3ef-4772-b7b7-511b7d2fd5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6077104.Vacation-Attraction) ![Old State Capitol which includes an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077108/b49a035c-afbf-4bcb-af2a-8575863a0da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old State Capitol Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-State-Capitol-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.d6077108.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Downtown East Hotel Deals ![Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578700/578637/ec499f19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel 102 France St Baton Rouge LA CA $141 CA $189 total Apr 16 - Apr 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Popular attractions Tiger Stadium and Bally's Baton ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (330 reviews) Great place to stay Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=578637&PinnedHotelID=578637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224795/2783e287_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Baton Rouge 7939 Essen Park Baton Rouge LA CA $134 CA $157 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,720 reviews) The room was clean, the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. I would definitely stay again. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=2224795&PinnedHotelID=2224795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6286/2b12e106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Baton Rouge - I-10 & College Dr. 4646 Constitution Ave Baton Rouge LA CA $91 CA $106 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Door had about 2 inch gap in it from wall. Could see out in hallway. Had to place chairs to block it. Tub is peeling all around. Not enough lights or bright lights in room. Very dark. Rooms, hallways all hot. Very noise after house until 1am Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=6286&PinnedHotelID=6286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5701800/5701737/3c37ebd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge 777 L'Auberge Avenue Baton Rouge LA CA $110 CA $152 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Currently still renovating. No AC. Fire alarm went off. Water piled up in shower. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=5701737&PinnedHotelID=5701737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4410000/4406500/4406449/95383151_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge LA CA $196 CA $235 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Room was very nice and had a nice view. Restaurant was amazing. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4406449&PinnedHotelID=4406449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) ![Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21700/21620/082c04f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area 2421 S Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge LA CA $135 CA $157 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baton Rouge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Very clean , comfortable bees, good value for the price Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=21620&PinnedHotelID=21620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980970783658475520) [See all 704 properties in Downtown East](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026®ionId=980970783658475520) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at The Old Governor's Mansion or Bally's Baton Rouge Casino. [](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge-Beauregard-Town-Historic-District.dx6341123) ![Colorful white, green glass beads, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana. Beads handed out at Mardi Gras.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944730320276680704/45daf0e8-62b9-4bcf-a765-a3e92730969a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Garden District When in Garden District, you can plan a visit to Red Dragon Listening Room and The Old Governor's Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge-Garden-District.dx944730320276680704) ![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! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/708/53ffc3aa-4768-4f6b-9549-2bf432b09f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Baton Rouge Historic district in downtown Baton Rouge features 43 commercial buildings dating from c.1860 to mid-1950s, along 3rd Street. Explore the area's rich history and architectural charm while strolling through the district. [](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge-Historic-Downtown-Baton-Rouge.dx6341124) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old South Baton Rouge If you're spending some time in Old South Baton Rouge, Magnolia Mound and Bally's Baton Rouge Casino are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge-Old-South-Baton-Rouge.dx980971278924476416) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Nairn Drive Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Baton-Rouge-Valley-Park.dx981144781969682432) ![Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480884/cac35667-27ba-4f08-9f3a-d695d8a836a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mid City North While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Red Dragon Listening Room. 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