Bywater Travel Guide

Name: Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Price range: £114

New Orleans

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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 acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

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Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£33

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£49

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£26

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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

£18

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

£19

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

£33

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Bywater

Engine 24 Firehouse Bed & Breakfast

New Orleans LA

Stay at this B&B in New Orleans. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Bourbon Street and Caesars New Orleans Casino are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)

"10 of us stayed here for a long weekend for a bachelor party and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience! The home is gorgeous and well maintained, the location is great (close enough to walk to bars / coffee shops, but not too close to bourbon street or anything too crazy). Beth is ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

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Bourbon Orleans Hotel

717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA

£102

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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 ...

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans LA

£145

17 Aug - 18 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

"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 Rooms were spacious but clearly outdated and needed some work."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

739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA

£79

13 Aug - 14 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

Le Richelieu Hotel

1234 Chartres St New Orleans LA

£93

30 Aug - 31 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,446 reviews)

"Great place excellent location"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

550 Baronne St New Orleans LA

£114

2 Aug - 3 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

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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.

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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 Lafayette Cemetery or New Orleans Fire Department Museum and Educational Center 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 National World War II Museum.

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