Lower Garden District Travel Guide

New Orleans

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and a sunset.
A riverfront with a red paddle steamer docked, a bridge in the background, and buildings along the shore.
A large metal bridge spanning a river with a cargo ship docked at a port below.
A cityscape with tall buildings, including Sheraton and Marriott hotels, and a mural of a whale on a building.
A large white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by a black wrought iron fence and trees.

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Port of New Orleans

8.6/10 (16,567 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

£19
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Swamp Tour by Tour Boat in New Orleans

Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat

£45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat
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Top hotels in Lower Garden District

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
345 St Joseph St. New Orleans LA
The price is £70 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£70
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,002 reviews)
"Overall the staff was very helpful and welcoming. The room was decent. It had everything needed..HOWEVER the pull out bed was disgusting we chose not to sleep in it and just slept on the couch."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1001 S Peters St New Orleans LA
The price is £69 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£69
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,170 reviews)
"Everything was great, I will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1201 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans LA
The price is £69 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£69
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,212 reviews)
"The check in staff was not friendly at all, almost like we were bothering him by checking in. There is not free parking on site, its valet only and the valet person was in no hurry and incredibly slow. The water in the hotel room took atleast 20 minutes to heat up, so every time you want to take ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center

3 out of 5
881 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans LA
The price is £74 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£74
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,141 reviews)
"Was good for the $"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
Memoir Warehouse District

Memoir Warehouse District

4 out of 5
808 Constance Street New Orleans LA
The price is £116 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£116
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions National World War II Museum and Caesars New Orleans ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
"Lovely room, beautiful building and pool. Staff is friendly and helpful. Price was very reasonable. I definitely plan on returning."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Memoir Warehouse District
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is £123 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£123
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,926 reviews)
"Staff and property"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Westin New Orleans
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Where to stay in Lower Garden District

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French Quarter

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

A green trolley with 'St. Charles' and 'Party Car' signs, moving on tracks.
Photo by Jenna Lee
Open Photo by Jenna Lee

Arts/Warehouse District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

A building with red shutters and a white door, surrounded by blooming pink and white flowers.
Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger
Open Photo by New Orleans CVB / Chris Granger

Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.

A horse-drawn carriage with a sign for Roman Chewing Candy.

Uptown Historic District

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

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