Bywater Travel Guide

New Orleans

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Stay near popular Bywater attractions

Crescent Park

After visiting Crescent Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

Rp1.138.215
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Rp761.729
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

Rp551.597
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Rp2.064.547
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

Rp420.264
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Group on an airboat swamp tour in Lafitte

Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour

Rp875.550
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
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Top hotels in Bywater

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.708.446 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp2.708.446
Rp3.726.621 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,241 reviews)
"What a great find! This place is perfect when visiting NOLA. The staff is fun and super nice"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.343.753 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.343.753
Rp1.970.790 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,540 reviews)
"Great places staff was awesome clean rooms"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.362.800 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.362.800
Rp3.344.615 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
"The room was clean"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp2.937.732 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.937.732
Rp4.123.572 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,003 reviews)
"Hotel was centrally located.. easy access. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

New Orleans Marriott
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
The price is Rp3.260.166 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp3.260.166
Rp4.511.926 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is Rp1.903.396 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp1.903.396
Rp2.254.390 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,836 reviews)
"Just watch out for Melissa. She’s rude."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Jung Hotel and Residences
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Where to stay in Bywater

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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.

A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".

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.

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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 Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center 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.

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Garden District

Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Magazine Street or Lafayette Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

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Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

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