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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown 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 great live music in this walkable area.
National World War II Museum
Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.
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.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Vue Orleans: Observation Deck Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Bywater
The Westin New Orleans
Perfect location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
New Orleans Marriott
Everything met our needs! We didn’t have a chance to eat the food because we were eating out with family, but we had the most comfortable stay and professional and courteous staff, as it should be! I highly recommend the Marriott! We were on the 34th floor asked if we could be close to an elevator ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
No room service even though it says so on your website. No room service for anything on New Years Day and not advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean. The balcony view was amazing.. the food was not good at all, tasted like it was heated up in a microwave. With one exception the beignet with strawberries were delicious and we had it twice while we stayed there..
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Breakfast was not tasty fairly cold and expensive
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Staff great!
Reviewed on 2 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.
