Mid-City Travel Guide
New Orleans
Popular places to visit
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mid-City
Midtown Hotel - Downtown New Orleans
Wouldn’t come here again. Bathroom and toilet sucked and you don’t even get hand soap for the sink…. Also the bathroom fan barely works.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great location in the middle of the French Quarter and easy access to lots of fun activities. Noisy outside late into the night. The rooms with balconies and windows on the front side of the hotel do not block the noisy people partying in the streets. Hotel had great vibes, it’s old and has a lot ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Tv in room wasn’t working. They did send someone right away it was still annoying. Ice machine wasn’t working and no microwave on 7th floor. No ice machine on ground floor either. Water leaking from ceiling behind front desk and in to carpet on other floors. They did have caution signs up though. ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Great location....staff super friendly. Just a little run down...dusty vents, dirt in corners, curtains missing hooks....1 microwave in lobby, and only certain rooms have refrigerators. Didn't care for the loitering at the front door all day.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
It is a classic old school hotel with an incredibly helpful staff. The Carousel Lounge is so much fun. Hard to get a seat on Friday or Saturday, but worth the wait if you can finally get in. My wife wanted a nice souvenir of our trip and called to ask if she could buy the logoed trash can in our ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Very clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-City
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or St. Louis Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
Central City
Consider a visit to Mckenna Museum of African American Art 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.
