University City Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit University City
Stay near popular University City attractions
Things to do
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Jean Lafitte Swamp & Bayou Boat Tour from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Top hotels in University City
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Room was beautiful and clean staff was awesome Shout out to Reggie the bellman!"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Le Richelieu Hotel
"Great location. Walking distance to everything around, parking was a huge plus. The room was clean, spacious and AC worked really well. Property was well kept."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Everything was perfect and would recommend to anyone"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"Everything was nice."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
New Orleans Marriott
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"The room was always clean by house keeping. The food was great staff very helpful and hospitalable property was clean. Beautiful hotel"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in University City
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
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.
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.
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 Contemporary Arts 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.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center while you're exploring the area.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.
