Uptown and Carrollton District Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Uptown and Carrollton District
Popular places to visit
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Audubon Zoo
Home to some of nature's rarest creatures, this landmark attraction is packed with history, Cajun flavor and Louisiana charm.
Loyola University New Orleans
Explore the campus of Loyola University New Orleans during your travels in New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Audubon Park
Bask in a beautiful and historic green space that is also home to several major attractions, including a zoo, a golf course and stables.
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
If Ochsner Baptist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Orleans.
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in Uptown and Carrollton District
Alder Hotel Uptown New Orleans
Staff was very friendly, great location , quiet,
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Location was perfect and service was great with the super friendly staff. Room is a little small, but that’s expected in a vintage building. The room was clean with daily room service. Only gripe is the shutters were kind of broken, but simply putting your bags in front of them helped a bit. Would ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
staff was great!!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Jung Hotel and Residences
The room was clean but not spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG
The room and atmosphere was great, and the location is perfect to be close to Bourbon Street without being ON Bourbon Street. There are only two elevators which were very busy most of the time. The room included a discount card for the attached restaurant but when using it, patrons get a different ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Great room, great bar.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown and Carrollton District
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Yulman Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont 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.
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.
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.
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.
