University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University City
Stay near popular University City attractions
Activities
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Amazing location inside the French Quarter. Nice hotel and great pool area."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Le Richelieu Hotel
"I stayed at the Le Richelieu for 5 nights in the beginning of August of this year, 2026. Although NoLa was more empty of the Isaiah tourist crowd and it was hot, I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel to which I return every single time when I visit New Orleans for a vacation trip. The hotel is great ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"The hospitality in the hotel was amazing the staff was great and helpful. But the hotel was not what I’m used to. They need to do better at cleaning the room, it wasn’t that clean, the rooms were dated and it had like a mildew smell inside the room. The cleanliness of the room was horrible. Lamp ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"Everything was top notch! Especially loved the wooden keys."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"I can there 4 time cant get good understand about my room and card. Room was leakin from the roof"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
"The service we received was amazing, they were so friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 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 Caesars Superdome, 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 Contemporary Arts 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.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center 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.
