Garden District

New Orleans

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Garden District
Garden District
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Garden District

This historic area was named to remember the plantation lands upon which the city was built.

Considered one of the prettiest and greenest districts of New Orleans, the Garden District exists on land which was once plantations. When the original plantations were subdivided, expensive homes were built on large parcels of land and surrounded by magnificent gardens, which is how the area got its name. Today you’ll find there’s still a large collection of original architecture in this Historic Landmark District.

The Garden District is a labyrinth of gardens, parks, canals and fountains. The layout is based on the original 1806 design by Barthelemy Lafon, a French architect who lived and worked in New Orleans. It’s dotted with charming shops that were once cottages and small homes. Many of these buildings still retain original 19th-century architecture. The Garden District embraced the Greek revival period of construction in the late 1830s. A good deal of the streets still bear the names of Greek muses.

Visit George Washington Cable House, a national monument on Eighth Street. Washington, an important figure in the history of Louisiana, was a writer who portrayed early Creole life. A little further south, be treated like a VIP at the Commander’s Palace, a celebrated restaurant built in the 1800s. It has a long and impressive history as the restaurant of choice in New Orleans and is now regularly ranked as one of America’s finest.

Shoppers will want to visit Magazine Street, a commercial avenue lined with souvenir shops, antiques halls and gourmet delis. Further north, St. Charles Avenue offers shopping of a different kind, with bed and breakfasts mingling with fashionable boutiques and trundling street cars.

Several public events are staged here during the year and visitors are always welcome. Dress like the undead for the Zombiefest parade every October, or sample the creations at the annual bake-off competition in July for a true taste of Southern hospitality.

The Garden District is a wonderful place for a stroll, and tours complete with information about the historic mansions are available. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by bus or the St. Charles Streetcar Line and there’s plenty of on-street parking as well.


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Garden District Hotel Deals

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

4 out of 5
444 St Charles Ave New Orleans Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
The price is CA $131 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
CA $131
CA $201 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,565 reviews)
"nice"

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Hyatt Centric French Quarter

Hyatt Centric French Quarter

4 out of 5
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $150 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $150
CA $218 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,742 reviews)
"The staff was amazing. The location was perfect."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Hyatt Centric French Quarter
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $116 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $116
CA $169 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (3,931 reviews)
Amazing Hotel
"⸻ The Bourbon Orleans really impressed me. It’s an older building with so much character and charm, but it’s been renovated so it doesn’t feel dated at all. The location is perfect—it’s literally on the corner by Bourbon Street—yet I couldn’t hear any noise at night, which was a huge plus. We stayed ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $120 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $120
CA $183 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (4,375 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 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 CA $143 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
CA $143
CA $211 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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! (1,672 reviews)
"Great location. Staff was friendly."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

New Orleans Marriott
French Market Inn

French Market Inn

3 out of 5
509 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA
The price is CA $123 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $123
CA $145 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,373 reviews)
"Beautiful, historic feel. Although the room was huge it only had one small window that didn't open. You have to upgrade your room for a real window or any window at all."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

French Market Inn
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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
Mardi Gras World featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

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.

Faubourg Lafayette
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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


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