What is Bywater like?

Bywater is an historic neighbourhood that travellers like for its bars and live music. Are you looking for Bywater travel tips? Make sure that you visit Decatur Street and Mississippi River while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Bywater area?

Expedia has 212 hotels and other accommodation options in Bywater to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater New Orleans area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Bywater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Bywater.

What can I see and do in this New Orleans neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Bywater with a visit to Mississippi River and Crescent Park. Decatur Street and Porché West Gallery are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Bourbon Street, Canal Street and Caesars New Orleans Casino. While you're out sightseeing in New Orleans, make sure that you visit other sights such as Port of New Orleans or Caesars Superdome.

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Bywater Suite Hotel

Bywater

Jessica

The Railyard NOLA – Adult Only, Clothing Optional Pool

Bywater

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chalmette - New Orleans S by IHG

4.7 km from Bywater

Reynaldo

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Redamo Suites

12 km from Bywater

Bailey

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Brent House Hotel

10.6 km from Bywater

Roger

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Pkway, LA

14.4 km from Bywater

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

St Charles Coach House, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Faubourg Lafayette, 5.4 km from Bywater

Luke

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Marsh Hotel

Milan, 6.9 km from Bywater

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Alder Hotel Uptown New Orleans

7.4 km from Bywater

Lee

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Riverside Hotel

13.1 km from Bywater

TOMMY

Maison St Charles

Faubourg Lafayette, 4.8 km from Bywater

mark

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

St. Charles Inn

Touro, 7.1 km from Bywater

Marshal

Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District

Arts/Warehouse District, 3.8 km from Bywater

Samuel

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Best Western Kenner

20 km from Bywater

Martha

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Grenoble House

French Quarter, 3.4 km from Bywater

Brent

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kenner New Orleans Airport

21.5 km from Bywater

Neil

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District

New Orleans Central Business District, 3.7 km from Bywater

Laura

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Le Méridien New Orleans

Arts/Warehouse District, 3.5 km from Bywater

Jacquelin

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans

New Orleans Central Business District, 3.4 km from Bywater

Lesley

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel

New Orleans Central Business District, 3.5 km from Bywater

Justin

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Where to stay in Bywater

Find the best Bywater areas for the activities you enjoy most.

French Quarter

This historic neighbourhood encapsulates the soul of New Orleans and has become one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

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Canal Street which includes railway items, street scenes and a 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.

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It's always a party in beautiful New Orleans. The street cars are a signature detail of a historic American city.

Arts/Warehouse District

Disused warehouses have made perfect homes for trendy art galleries and restaurants in New Orleans’ rejuvenated centre.

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Garden District

This green and pleasant district is an idea place for a stroll among magnificent mansions and beautiful parkland.

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Panoramic view of New Orleans over the Mississippi

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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