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.

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

Tourist watching tour guide feed alligators from side of tour boat in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

฿1,148
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour
Hop On Hop Off New Orleans

City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

฿1,455
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Bookable Extras
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

฿3,867
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

฿787
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

฿1,968
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

฿1,427
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
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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 ฿2,611 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,611
฿3,101 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (3,083 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and the location is great"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Sonesta ES 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 ฿3,074 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,074
฿3,645 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
Hyatt Place 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 ฿2,575 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,575
฿3,058 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,222 reviews)
"cool"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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 ฿2,954 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,954
฿3,504 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,280 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained. The staff was extremely friendly. However, valet parking was extremely expensive."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is ฿4,748 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,748
฿6,583 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (4,180 reviews)
"Old hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Hotel is dated but still has charm. The outdoor pool is nice but pretty chilly."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is ฿3,437 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,437
฿5,278 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,968 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stay, 10/10"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

New Orleans Marriott
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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 Bourbon Street, 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 brightly lit street corner at dusk with a vintage building featuring a clock and a storefront with a sign for 'Beat Magazine'.

Faubourg Marigny

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.

Lower Garden District Travel Guide