Bywater Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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 renowned jazz scene 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 great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Activities
New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Our pick of the best Bywater Hotel Deals
Historic Firehouse in the French Quarter! Stay with family and friends!
Engine 24 Firehouse was everything we had hoped and more. The house was spacious with comfortable beds, well equiped kitchen and game area. The owner was wonderful to work with and very responsive to our inquiries. And the Marigny area was so interesting with beaurtiful historic homes and neighborhood ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
The building is old and the rooms are bare bones. The bathtub looked old and had rust in some areas, and the tap was faulty so could not pull it all the way up to take full advantage of the shower. The window as just a small portion of a very long wall so the room was quite dark.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
This hotel is in a great location. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Parking was convenient and safe.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Staff was awesome and gave some great advice about the area! Rooms can use a better cleaning but overall not bad.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
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Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Westin New Orleans
Did not have breakfast at the hotel. Excellent location spectacular views.
Reviewed on 2 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 New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & 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 Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
