Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old State Capitol
Once the site of important political meetings, today this castle-like monument is home to the Museum of Political History.
The Old Governor's Mansion
Take a tour of this striking Georgian mansion, which has rooms dedicated to the life and work of historic Louisiana governors.
USS Kidd Veterans Memorial
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Kidd Veterans Memorial in Baton Rouge. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a football game.
Shaw Center for the Arts
Discover a vibrant schedule of art, music and theater events at this contemporary performing arts center in downtown Baton Rouge.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
"I always stay here for the price and the cleanest"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel
"Nice place"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
"Very cool bank building beautifully transformed into a very nice hotel. Big, clean rooms, very good restaurant."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Origin Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel
"Got it super late for my daughters Bengal Bound orientation at LSU and checkout was super smooth and quick which allowed us to get some rest for an early wake up call. Parking was perfect right next to the building and amenities were explained thoroughly even though there was no plan to use them. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown
"Friendly staff on top of keeping this lovely old building clean in a great section of downtown Baton Rouge room views of the river close to all my favorite restaurants, and affordable"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown by IHG
"Staff was nice and helpful Only things I didn’t like was there wasn’t an option for 2 queen beds only 2 double beds and they were small"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge
Highlands - Perkins
If you're spending some time in Highlands - Perkins, Alex Box Stadium and Tiger Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Baton Rouge
If you're spending some time in South Baton Rouge, Perkins Rowe and Mall of Louisiana are top sights worth seeing.
Mid City South
If you're spending some time in Mid City South, Corporate Square Mall and Independence Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Old South Baton Rouge
If you're spending some time in Old South Baton Rouge, Bally's Baton Rouge Casino and Raising Cane's River Center are top sights worth seeing.
Mid City North
While visiting Mid City North, you might make a stop by sights like Delmont Village Shopping Center and Plank Road Village Shopping Center.
