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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants and great live music 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 renowned jazz scene and great live music 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.
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 great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Bywater
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Staff was very friendly! Location is great to do all things in New Orleans
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
Rooms were very clean staff was friendly only issuse were with the elevators they had to be manually triggered by staff at one point as they were going on and off line
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Westin New Orleans
The breakfast & bar is the best!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Huge fresh and hot selection for breakfast. Valet parking on sight makes it easy to get in and out. It does cost $$ but it keeps your vehicle safe and accessible.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
The room was very nice and so were the staff! The comforter did have a small stain, however that is my only complaint.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Mississippi River or Algiers Ferry Terminal 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 Basin St. Station Visitor Information Cultural Center.
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 Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
