Garden District

New Orleans

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Garden District
Garden District
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Garden District

This green and pleasant district is an idea place for a stroll among magnificent mansions and beautiful parkland.

The Garden District has been created from the former plantation lands and is now designated a Historic Landmark District. Based on the original 1806 design by New Orleans architect Barthelemy Lafon, it encompasses lavish mansions and spectacular gardens, pretty cottages and ornately decorated villas, set amongst verdant parkland dotted with canals and fountains.Many of the original 19th-century buildings are preserved, designed in the Greek revival style, and several of the streets are named after Greek muses. The smaller homes have been turned into delightful shops or bed-and-breakfast accommodation, while notable landmarks include the Anshe Sfard synagogue, Lafayette Cemetery No.1 and a historic skating rink now converted into a shopping mall with a difference.George Washington Cable House commemorates one of Louisiana’s most influential writers, whose accounts of early Creole life have ensured this important era in the history of the state has been chronicled for posterity. His home on Eighth Street is now a national monument. The Commander’s Palace dates from the 1880s and has a long-standing reputation as one of the finest dining establishments in the whole of America.Magazine Street is a haven for shopaholics, offering everything from local souvenirs and crafts, antiques and collectables to gourmet products, while stylish boutiques line St. Charles Avenue to the north. Stay in one of the charming bed and breakfasts on this fashionable avenue and wake up to the sound of traditional trams trundling past your window.The Garden District is transformed every October by the quirky Zombiefest parade, when the undead take over the streets in a fancy-dress frenzy that channels the dark arts of Voodoo. The annual bake-off competition in July is an altogether cosier affair, showcasing the authentic taste of Southern hospitality.Buses and trams serve the Garden District, and there is plenty of on-street parking. Take a leisurely stroll around this beautifully preserved neighbourhood, or join a tour to discover the history behind its manicured lawns and elegant facades.


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Top hotels in Garden District

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is P5,288 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P5,288
P7,564 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,925 reviews)
Best Choice in the French Quarter
"Bourbon Orleans is a fantastic option for a stay in the French Quarter. It’s right off Bourbon, but is a nice respite from the craziness. Easy walkability to pretty much anywhere in the French Quarter, comfortable rooms, beautiful architecture, and great service. It will always be my top choice for ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is P6,221 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P6,221
P9,033 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,740 reviews)
"Great location and facility…will stay again! Honestly the only reason I didn’t give facilities rating an excellent mark is because our floor squeaked a lot around the room. That was it though. The rooms are large and very comfortable. Would’ve liked to have had a microwave though."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is P4,973 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P4,973
P7,586 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,390 reviews)
"Oh baby the bed was nice and soft big widow view of the river it was the best’s ever"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is P5,936 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P5,936
P8,742 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,676 reviews)
"Clean and comfy. I would definitely come back again."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
The price is P6,038 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P6,038
P8,829 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,803 reviews)
"Extreme interior renovations that take away the ambience of the hotel. Very comfortable room and great location."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
The price is P5,422 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P5,422
P8,018 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,793 reviews)
"Hotel is good , staff is nice"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Garden District

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Irish Channel

If you're spending some time in Irish Channel, Magazine Street and Mississippi River are top sights worth seeing.

Irish Channel
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Central City

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Central City. Spend some time visiting top spots like House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum, and catch the metro at St. Charles at Felicity Stop or St. Charles at Euterpe Stop to see more of the area.

Central City
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Lower Garden District

Lower Garden District is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum. See more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop.

Lower Garden District
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Touro

If you're spending time in Touro, check out sights like Magazine Street or Touro Synagogue and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saint Charles at Peniston Stop or Saint Charles at Constantinople Stop.

Touro
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Faubourg Lafayette

If you're spending time in Faubourg Lafayette, check out sights like Mckenna Museum of African American Art or Church of St. John the Baptist and hop on the metro to see more the city at St. Charles at Melpomene Stop or Saint Charles at Martin Luther King Jr. Stop.

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Arts/Warehouse District

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. You can visit top attractions like National World War II Museum and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, and jump on the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.

Arts/Warehouse District

Garden District