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

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

£32
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Picture 11 for Activity New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

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

£24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Airboat turning on creek in New Orleans

Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour

£48
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

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

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans

£86
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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Top hotels in Bywater

Engine 24 Firehouse Bed & Breakfast

Engine 24 Firehouse Bed & Breakfast

New Orleans LA
The price is £1,364 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£1,364
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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

Engine 24 Firehouse Bed & Breakfast
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St. New Orleans LA
The price is £147 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£147
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (4,184 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and room was excellent. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is £118 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£118
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,972 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

New Orleans Marriott
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Iberville Street New Orleans LA
The price is £175 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£175
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Westin New Orleans
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Canal St New Orleans LA
The price is £132 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£132
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,703 reviews)
"Sheraton is my go to hotel when I visit New Orleans. It near everything! Always clean and the employees are nice."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

4 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon New Orleans LA
The price is £93 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£93
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
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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 Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

The entrance to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring a large metal sculpture and the museum's signage.

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 National World War II Museum.

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