If you like to stay in well located neighborhoods off of the tourist fray, head to Mid-City's elegant 1896 O'Malley House, a B&B with a charming courtyard and convenient location close to bunches of Carrollton Avenue eats and services. The owners and hosts Brad and Larry earn high marks for being helpful but never intrusive. The location off the Canal Streetcar line is about 15 minutes from the French Quarter. A sumptuous full breakfast is served daily and there's a lovely courtyard four lounging. Easy biking everywhere and you're two minutes from the Canal St./Carrollton Ave. streetcar stop. Each room is also equipped with an iPad "concierge" pre-loaded with information about New Orleans and the Inn.