Bywater Travel Guide
New Orleans
Popular places to visit
Crescent Park
After visiting Crescent Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.
Bourbon Street
You can learn more about the history of New Orleans when you visit a well-known site such as Bourbon Street. Experience the area's renowned jazz scene and great live music.
Canal Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Canal Street, a popular shopping spot in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Bywater
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"We had a wonderful stay at Bourbon Orleans hotel. As soon as you walk in the door you're overtaken by the fresh aroma of the lobby. The cucumber water in the lobby is also a delightful added touch. The staff was friendly and helpful and our room was clean. Overall the hotel had a very calm and sophisticated ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"The facility was nice, a little outdated. The staff was excellent. The location is convenient."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"1. Cleanliness. The day before we were to leave we found a hot pink tampon applicator on the floor of the closet as well as a dead cockroach over an inch long. We didn’t call the desk. Check out was next day. It was so gross. Also the inside of the toilet has built up black gunk of some kind in the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"A beautiful hotel with the awesome Carousel Bar. The location is excellent."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"I slept horrible every night the bed was not comfortable and the hall carpet was very nasty and I warn everyone there is a 50 dollar a day for parking that was a surprise to have to pay for parking after paying 600 and something for the room they never tell u this up front only to be surprised when ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"It was a very difficult check in. Parking wasn't very clearfor checking in. The room was small. There wasn't a refrigerator or microwave in the room. Also no water to make coffee. There was a surprise charge ( destination fee and another fee). Also a parking fee that made a good price to expensive ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bywater
Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.
Algiers
River views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Algiers. Make a stop by McArthur Shopping Center or Mississippi River while you're exploring.
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.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
