Bywater Travel Guide
New Orleans
Popular places to visit
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
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 lively bars and entertainment choices 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.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum is a top museum in New Orleans with a story of its own. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Tulane University
Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Bywater
The Westin New Orleans
Friendly staff, comfortable and quiet room, beautiful view!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
New Orleans Marriott
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Very clean and spacious room. Excellent location. Its in the middle of the action. If you drive, you have to park right in front of the hotel door on a very crowded and busy street then wait for the valet driver to give you your ticket.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Clean, friendly staff and great lication
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The bartender was amazing
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
This hotel was in the most perfect location! The food was amazing and honestly probably one of the best burgers i have had in a long time....no joke :)
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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 Algiers Ferry Terminal 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 Mahalia Jackson Theater and Louisiana Museum of African American History.
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 The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 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 Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
