Lower Garden District Travel Guide

New Orleans

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Historic Houses in Garden District of New Orleans
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.

Stay near popular Lower Garden District attractions

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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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,452
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿801
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

฿2,170
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum

฿2,805
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

฿1,052
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

฿1,469
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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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 ฿3,463 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,463
฿4,102 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (3,120 reviews)
"Great coffee at breakfast, eggs tasted like the powdered kind but the toppings helped make them taste better. Staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 ฿3,005 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,005
฿3,564 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿3,418 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,418
฿4,050 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿3,362 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,362
฿3,984 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,197 reviews)
"We stayed before a cruise!! Would HIGHLY recommend. Staff was superior!! They were awesome and pointed us to a parking garage right next door with free shuttle to the port. SOO convenient and the people were great!! Walked to a cute little restaurant with great food, good prices, and football!!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District

3 out of 5
301 Saint Joseph St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,205 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿4,205
฿4,975 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,801 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,801
฿6,662 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,213 reviews)
"The water pressure was just ok on day one. On day two we had a note under the foot that we would have no water 10am until noon the next day for repairs and to plan accordingly. The day AFTER the repairs we had no water! Luckily we were leaving that day but no shower and couldn’t even flush the toilet. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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Where to stay in Lower Garden District

Find the best Lower Garden District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

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.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Magazine Street or Lafayette Cemetery 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 Prytania Theatre and Audubon Zoo 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.

Lower Garden District Travel Guide