Fairgrounds Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Fairgrounds
Stay near popular Fairgrounds attractions
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Great Hotel…Great Staff. In the heart of everything, yet quiet, clean and beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Also, the carousel bar was a nice bonus."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"The room was clean, bed comfortable and staff super helpful. We enjoyed our time from beginning to end!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"The regular staff were helpful, but the substitute on the night shift was not considerate. On the night of July 4th, I was packing because I had a very early flight back to Chicago. When I could not get the safe open, I went down to the front desk. I was told that a ticket had been put in but there ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Clean room, staff, breakfast."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"Staff was amazing. The hospitality was great. The hotel itself is a bit dated, so don't expect any luxury. But overall, centrally located to everywhere, everything for us was mostly walking distance, perfect spot for 2 best friends, exploring new orleans."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
"Hotel was dirty and the toilet in room did not work. Only plus to hotel was its location. Courtyard room was quiet re Burbon Street noise. I would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Fairgrounds
- 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 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.
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.
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 Magazine Street.
