Faubourg Lafayette Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Mike from Mandeville
Photo by Mike from Mandeville
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Photo by Ardilla Mexicano

Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

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.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum showing aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University

Activities

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$70
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$66
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

AU$98
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Our guides offer the most accurate and complete tours of the cemetery on behalf of New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

AU$43
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

AU$85
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

AU$61
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
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Our pick of the best Faubourg Lafayette Hotel Deals

Maison St Charles

Maison St Charles

3 out of 5
1319 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
"The room was clean. The staff was incredible from front desk (check in/out) , security and the breakfast staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Maison St Charles
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$281 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$281
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (3,995 reviews)
Beautiful Boutique Hotel
"The Bourbon Orleans is a gorgeous boutique hotel steps from everything in the French Quarter. The lobby is a beautiful place to relax, the courtyard pool is tranquil and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Centrally located to everything in the FQ- it was easy to park the car and have a relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$320 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$320
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,085 reviews)
"Great location, good service. Parking is $65 per day which is more expensive than average. Complementary services are good!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Westin New Orleans
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 AU$183 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$183
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (4,906 reviews)
"Everything was good, except both sinks and our room and the conjoining room were backed up kind of an inconvenience"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$312 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$312
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,289 reviews)
Great stay
"Food was great! Staff were very friendly. Rooms were clean. Only thing was the A/C was a little slow to cool and bathroom was small. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

4 out of 5
124 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$207 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$207
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (4,513 reviews)
"Close proximity to everything"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
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Other neighbourhoods around Faubourg Lafayette

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Central City

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to House of Broel's Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum 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.

Central City
Mardi Gras World showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Lower Garden District

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Lower Garden District
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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.

Garden District
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New Orleans Central Business District

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

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.

New Orleans Central Business District
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Arts/Warehouse District

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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.

Arts/Warehouse 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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