Just outside of the French Quarter, the Balcony Guest House has been an “only in New Orleans” landmark, and center of neighborhood activity for over 100 years. It began as a corner grocery – a fixture in New Orleans neighborhoods from a time gone by. In true turn-of-the-century fashion, the owners lived upstairs. The Balcony Guest House now occupies this space. These 6 beautiful suites above are a hidden luxury within our family owned B&B. Wake up to the sights and sounds of old New Orleans with Balcony Guest House's beautiful and large wrap around gallery balcony. In the springtime, you'll often wake to the smell of magnolias and wild jasmine. During Mardi Gras, you'll have a front row view of the floats as 5 parades pass directly in front of the property. Our balcony in the heart of the Marigny neighborhood is the perfect place to sit back with your cup of coffee, take in the sights of the city, and truly experience what it means to live like a local. Each unit features a private private bathroom, microwave, mini fridge, iron, blow dryer, toiletries, and linens, we have everything you need to make yourself right at home. Some rooms have direct access to the large shared balcony and other rooms have their very own private balcony as well.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in New Orleans, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sanders
    United States of America United States of America
    The ambiance and positive energy. Jen Lee was very familiar to me prior to my arrival. After a day, I became I’ll , and she did her best within her means to allow me to recuperate after taking my prescriptions, needing rest prior to check out. Of...
  • Catallo
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was fantastic. I love that part of New Orleans. The Room was clean, comfortable and cool. I liked the security of the room, and I certainly enjoyed the amenities.
  • Melissa
    United States of America United States of America
    I love everything about out this place. The people, the location and the balcony in our room was great as well.

Hosted by Naz & Zak Rahman

8
8
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Naz & Zak Rahman
The Balcony Guest House (located in the Marigny), is your New Orleans Bed and Breakfast above Silk Road Restaurant. The B&B includes Silk Road, a New Orleans Restaurant, that includes amenities like a wonderful menu, a wine market, private event space and bar. We're also a licensed alcohol vendor, so guests can buy their favorite wine, beer or beverage from our store. Come and stay in our unique New Orleans Vacation Rental and see why everyone who stays loves it. Hang out and relax on our private balcony overlooking the historic, alluring and relaxed (Creole Caribé) Marigny area.
We have made New Orleans our home since 1974. I went to under-grad and grad school at UNO & Tulane. Our 3 kids were born and raised here. We have owned and operated Silk Road Tavern, for over 30 years. We love renovating old properties in historic New Orleans neighborhoods, like Marigny, Treme and the French Quarter. We also enjoy describing the local creole/cajun cuisine, music, architecture culture and charm of Nola, the city we fell in love at first sight. Kindly wine, dine & recline in our tavern & guesthouse.
Whether your itinerary includes a day of sightseeing, antiques shopping and dining in the historic French Quarter or a night of listening to the best sounds of New Orleans on Frenchmen Street, look no further for a local Vacation Rental; The Balcony Guest House is perfect for a relaxing retreat. City Park (third largest urban park in the U.S.) is also nearby and houses NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art), tennis courts, botanical gardens, and four golf courses, as well as being a wonderful area to ride bikes and view the huge historic and documented oak trees. Bikes can be rented on Frenchmen Street, at Bicycle Michael’s–5 blocks away. The ride up Esplanade Avenue to the park is pleasant, and bikes are available for rent near the park as well. The Fairgrounds are also near the City Park end of Esplanade. This is the site for the New Orleans Jazz Fest every year, on the last weekend of April and first weekend of May.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Silk Road Restaurant and Wine Bar
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Balcony Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Express check-in/out
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Balcony Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Balcony Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that your card will be charged by Schiro's Superfood Store 8 & Balcony Guest House

Please inform Balcony Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A damage deposit of $100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Balcony Guest House

  • Balcony Guest House is 1.8 miles from the center of New Orleans. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Balcony Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Silk Road Restaurant and Wine Bar

  • Balcony Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bowling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at Balcony Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Balcony Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Balcony Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.