My wife and I are seasoned NOLA visitors: CBD, FQ, Tremé, etc. This time we wanted something quieter and different from those familiar venues. One of our wedding guests stayed in Algiers last year and recommended it. So we made it our new destination.
Bea’s place is great: modern, stylish, and climate controlled. As NY-ers, waking up to the sound of birds and the occasional ship horn was a de-stressing change of pace from Man-HONK-hattan.
We found easy street parking for our rental car, I think staying in Algiers really is helped by having one (but not strictly necessary). Algiers ferry is a wonderful way to hop to Canal street and then a short wander into the FQ. We only did that once though, preferring more adventurous activities (bayou kayaking!).
Algiers point is pretty quiet and short on services in walking distance: no drugstore or groceries nearby. Stocking up on the way in is a good idea (again if you’re going to be pretty much always in the city this might not concern you).
The Point has some GREAT bars and brunch spots. It’s very much Austin in 1995 or Asheville in 2000: young couples, long-time lifers, etc reclaiming and making a whole new world to call home. We visited One Crow coffee shop twice!
We loved Bea’s place and it was definitely a more quiet (and family friendly) way to experience the Big Easy. Strongly recommended!