Lower Garden District Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Lower Garden District
Popular places to visit
Port of New Orleans
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.
Mardi Gras World
Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Annunciation Square
After visiting Annunciation Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Coliseum Square
After visiting Coliseum Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
St. Alphonsus
Learn about the local history of New Orleans when you take a trip to St. Alphonsus. Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Lower Garden District
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Good room, no free breakfast, staff are not the most friendly/helpful
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Nice breakfast buffet and location. The hotel was right next to the ww2 museum and situated equally distant from both the Garden District and the French Quarter. Very convenient and at a fair price.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Evertything was great
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Pontchartrain Hotel
Great restaurant, coffee shop, and jazz bar downstairs. Not a lot of amenities and an old building but charming with easy access to street car. Appreciate being able to leave the keys with the front desk.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center
Great place to stay and very nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Higgins Hotel, Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice & helpful staff, extremely clean, gorgeous facilities, Rosie’s was fantastic, Excellent food!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Garden District
Faubourg Lafayette
When in Faubourg Lafayette and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Caesars Superdome or National World War II Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Museum Fire Station while you're exploring the area.
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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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.
Central City
Consider a visit to Keller Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Central City. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop.
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.
Touro
When in Touro and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like National World War II Museum or Lafayette Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.
