South 7th Ward Travel Guide
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Visit South 7th Ward
Things to do

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in South 7th Ward

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Enjoyed the pool area and the bar. Also very comfy beds!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Le Richelieu Hotel
"This place was amazing. So quaint and beautiful!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Hotel was very convenient and very secured. Really enjoyed the stay."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

New Orleans Marriott
"Front office staff was able to help us with a mishap in days. We arrived a day later due to delays, but called and they were able to check us in a day earlier so our hotel room was available the next morning and we didn’t have to wait. Then my roommate hurt their leg and needed a room closer to the ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
"Everything was Great! Parking was just to expensive... but better safe than sorry! Will use for All of my New Orleans stays:)"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South 7th Ward
- 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 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.



















