Bywater Travel Guide
New Orleans
Stay near popular Bywater attractions
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Top hotels in Bywater
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"We have stayed in 4 hotel this week in New Orleans and the Bourbon was the only one that asked for $50 to check in early. We waited and then were given a bad room even though it wasn’t full. We were on the 2nd floor facing Bourbon st with the very bright lights shining through the no curtain windows ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Le Richelieu Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Property is older and not well maintained. Service was the same service you can expect at any other hotel in the mid level range. Rooms were spacious but clearly outdated and needed some work."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"The hotel is in an amazing location. We stayed in the Astor tower which from my understanding is a newer renovation. The building is amazing and very beautiful with great views. Hotel was super clean and very well staffed. Already planning our next stay."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Bywater
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
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.
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.
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.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center while you're exploring the area.
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 National World War II Museum.
