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.
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.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Bywater
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Hotel is beautiful! Right in the middle of everything: Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. The food/drinks were delicious, entertainment was great and the staff were amazing!! Big shout out to Philip!!! He’s great at his job and you can tell he loves it! So professional and attentive to his ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"The faculties for laundry and proximity to all the fun things New Orleans has to offer was a true highlight"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"The pool’s wall had a grease stain around the entire pool. I was quoted one price and was charged another. Just outside room 804, coffee had been dropped and it ran down the wall and a puddle on the floor. Never was it clean the 3 days I was there. The shower drained so slow I was always standing ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"Place was very dusty rooms are not kept clean had to change rooms twice .. no microwave unless you book a suite"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"No breakfast. Bar very crowded and noisy. Staff was pleasant."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"Very convenient location, great safety measures regarding access of guest floors. Clean room and linens."
Reviewed on 19 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 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 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 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.
