University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University City
Stay near popular University City attractions
Activities
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"The staff was very welcoming upon arrival and the consistent high level of service stayed consistent the entire week from front desk, cleaning, room service, etc.. The value of the each staff member presents makes the stay very memorable!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"It is always exceptional!"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"My husband and I booked a deluxe King room for our escape from the kids. We arrived three hours early, and the hotel held our luggage while we explored the city. When we returned and received our keys, we found out we had been assigned a two-queen room. The front desk told us that all the king beds ..."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"Would have been 5 stars if they had a microwave and fridge"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"We enjoyed our time there and the location was perfect."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"Great deal for the location. The staff, specifically Will, were very accommodating."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in University City
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
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.
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.
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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art 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.
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.
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.
