Mid-City District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A water feature with a bridge, trees, and a clear sky.
A cemetery with weathered gravestones and a rusty metal fence.
A detailed stone relief sculpture of a group of people in historical attire.
A red trolley, palm trees, and a white car on a street.
A cemetery with white headstones and crosses, a well-maintained lawn, and a statue on the right.

Stay near popular Mid-City District attractions

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Frenchmen Street

9.0/10 (4,814 reviews)
You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a trip to Frenchmen Street. Take in the great live music in this walkable area.
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Activities

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

AU$61
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Picture 11 for Activity New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

AU$46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

AU$91
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Creole Queen Sunday Jazz Brunch

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

AU$61
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Creole Queen Jazz Brunch
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

AU$164
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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Our pick of the best Mid-City District Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

2.5 out of 5
920 N Rampart St New Orleans LA
The price is AU$168 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$168
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,254 reviews)
"The location is great"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
Midtown Hotel - Downtown New Orleans

Midtown Hotel - Downtown New Orleans

2.5 out of 5
3900 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA
The price is AU$58 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$58
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,008 reviews)
"I didn't like anything"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Midtown Hotel - Downtown New Orleans
New Orleans Courtyard Hotel and Suites by the French Quarter

New Orleans Courtyard Hotel and Suites by the French Quarter

3 out of 5
1101 N Rampart Street New Orleans LA
The price is AU$141 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$141
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (582 reviews)
"Air conditioner barely got the room temperature to 75 degrees while it was 100 degrees outside. No hot water for shower or sink."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

New Orleans Courtyard Hotel and Suites by the French Quarter
Rathbone Mansions

Rathbone Mansions

3 out of 5
1244 Esplanade Ave New Orleans LA
The price is AU$109 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$109
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Rathbone Mansions
The Brakeman Hotel

The Brakeman Hotel

2.5 out of 5
501 Basin Street New Orleans LA
The price is AU$131 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$131
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
"Overall my stay was nice and enjoyed the uniqueness of the property. I am a little surprised The Brakeman receives a 9.6 score on Expedia considering there aren’t that many amenities (no on-site pool, no restaurant, garage parking, etc.). It is quiet and a little bit tucked out of the way from the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Brakeman Hotel
The Iris Motel

The Iris Motel

3 out of 5
3610 Tulane Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is AU$164 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$164
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
"Cute place right in the middle of everything. On the bus line if you're tryna save a few coins."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Iris Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Mid-City District

Find the best Mid-City District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

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 Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

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.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Magazine Street or Lafayette Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

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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.

Mid-City District Travel Guide

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