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Where to stay in Bywater

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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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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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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 National World War II Museum.

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Top Bywater Hotel Reviews

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was great! The location was excellent and I will definitely be going back again. Great trip!"

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4/10 Poor

"We stayed at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel last week and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience, especially considering the high price we paid for the stay. The air conditioning in our room barely worked, leaving the room uncomfortably warm throughout our visit. On top of that, the air quality smelled heavily of mildew, which caused severe allergy symptoms during our stay. The hot water situation was equally frustrating. We had to let the shower run for nearly 30 minutes before the water became warm enough to use, and when we reported it, staff simply blamed it on the building’s “old pipes” rather than offering a real solution or accommodation. To make matters worse, we found blood stains on one of the pillows and eyelashes on the bed sheets upon arrival, which made us seriously question the cleanliness standards of the hotel. Overall, we regret spending so much money to stay here. The location may be convenient, but the condition of the room, cleanliness concerns, and lack of resolution from staff made this an extremely disappointing experience."

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

6/10 Okay

"The executive corner level room was very clean and quiet. The executive level R Lounge was closed for entire trip,which was not disclosed in advance. The free breakfast at the Desire Oyster Bar restaurant was good, as were the chargrilled oysters at dinner. Le Booze ( formerly very nice cigar bar) has turned into nothing but a wall of tvs, indistinguishable from any other bar on Bourbon Street. The pool was packed, though the hotel wasn't. They sell passes to the public. They claim it's a heated pool, but I , nor anyone in the water thought it was heated. The common areas are great, and the staff is friendly. Desire Oyster Bar/Restaurant puts out good food all day, with great staff. The hotel is close to the river, and very close to the top Quarter restaurants and the rest in town are easily accessible via cab or Uber/Lift."

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very lovely and in the heart of the French Quarter. This made it easy for us to walk everywhere we wanted to go easily. We had an issue with a loose toilet seat. I texted them and a person was at our door within 10 minutes to fix it. We would stay here again for a touch of luxury when we visit again!"

Frequently asked questions

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 208 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 Marigny Opera House are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Bourbon Street, Canal Street and Port of New Orleans. While you're out sightseeing in New Orleans, make sure that you visit other sights such as Caesars New Orleans Casino or National World War II Museum.

Hotels in Bywater, New Orleans

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Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans

Riverside Hotel

Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area

Le Richelieu Hotel

Hotel Provincial

Haunted Hotel New Orleans

Chateau Hotel

Inn on Ursulines

Melrose Mansion

Hotel Royal

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Place d'Armes Hotel

French Market Inn

The Westin New Orleans

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

ONE11 Hotel

The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center

Where to stay in Bywater

French Quarter

New Orleans Central Business District

Arts/Warehouse District

Garden District

Lower Garden District

Top Bywater Hotel Reviews

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

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