Nice time in the big easy. Use common safety precautions as there is a large homeless population. However, the majority of the people we saw causing disturbances were over served tourists!! Great people and landmarks are beautiful. Second time and would recommend going between October-April (not including February) to avoid the heat and crowd.

I am a little surprised to read so many disappointing reviews of the French Quarter. My wife and I stayed at the Hyatt Centric in the French Quarter for five nights recently and had a really enjoyable time. We booked lots of trips, including a bicycle tour of the French Quarter, a tour of St Louis Cemetery No.1 and a Cocktail History Walking Tour. Also, we went on a Street Art & Murals Tour and took in a show in the Orpheum Theatre. Of course, we listened to plenty of Live Jazz too. I purchased several pictures in the all too seductive galleries on Royal Street. Sure there were a few drunken people around at times, particularly after dark, but let's not get carried away. They didn't try to bother us and there were no more than in any other city centre area in my experience. There were also people begging and others who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, but nothing beyond what I have seen elsewhere, including my home city. There is so much that is good about the French Quarter that should be experienced and explored on foot - but do watch out for the potholes! Their reputation is completely warranted! Outside of the French Quarter, if it all really becomes too much for you, take a Red Canal Streetcar to City Park and enjoy free access to the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden or visit a plantation. Finally, we were in a queue to buy a $30 bottle of wine in a grocery near the French Market and the guy in front of us heard our accents, turned around, and insisted on buying the bottle for us. He said he wanted to spread the love! There's a first time for everything, I guess!

The French Quater is exactly as described in magazines. We were able to walk Bourbon and Royal Streets. The only disappointing factor is we expected to see jazz bands along the way. While there were only a few bands out, they were NOT jazz related. However, it was quite an experience and we would do it again.

Fun experience - bourbon st is just one place rto go at night . Go to the French market and water front - Jackson square ,royal street has nicer shops . Walk north to Armstrong park - unfortunately it was closed at night . Frenchman street is on the east edge of the quarter and has more art vendors and not as crazy as bourbon . Take a city bus tour to get out of the quarter . Take a good tour in the quarter

A busy full on place to be - anything goes! It’s busy all the time with lots of bars serving drink and food, few shops but shops are better further out. Quite a few people trying to sell beads and shots, but not pushy! In my opinion not somewhere I would take children- although there were some around

The French Quarter in New Orleans is like stepping into another world, and another century. It is always a joy to visit, whether it be Bananas Foster at Brennans, the Carousel Lounge at the Monteleone's or beignets and jazz at Cafe Beignet, you will not be disappointed. Be prepared with comfortable shoes as walking is the best way to enjoy the Quarter.

This was my first time to New Orleans and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else but the French Quarter. From the minute we arrive the sound of jazz was everywhere. Everything is easy to walk around and there is so much to see and the history is amazing even if a little dark in places. The food is just so good and I have to admit I didn’t have a bad meal and do try all of the different dishes that NOLA has to give. Bourbon Street needs to be seen to believe but you don’t have to stay for long as it is the tacky part of the city. The worst part was the heat in summer which is so hot and humid but plenty of places to escape.

What is there to say, its the French Quarter. Non stop food and drinks on every corner from the time you wake up. The day time is calm, and the night is one big party. I look forward to my next trip.

OMG this area is just heavenly bliss. We stayed at a Hotel within the French Quarter. It was an easy walking to everything. The peacefulness of Chartres Street, the beautiful architecture, the cleanliness of the area too. This made our stay truly one to always remember. It was like a home away from home. We did walk down Bourbon Street, very noisey and busy but the crowds there were certainly enjoying themselves. The cafes, restaurants, tours just everything was perfect. Make sure you pop in to Croissant D’or OMG so good. And the best little laundromat ‘Suds dem duds’ on Bourbon street. Walking around the area is so easy to navigate, even we didn’t get lost. It truly is a wonderful place to visit, made it very hard leaving there. Thank you New Orleans

We stayed in the French Quarter in August for a family reunion. We had a blast! Everything was easily accessible. We walked around every day and still didn't get to see all the French Quarter has to offer. The shops are really neat and you can find just about anything from art, liquor, souvenirs, food, necessities and FUN! I'll definitely be back.