Best New Orleans hostels
Located in New Orleans (Central City), Auberge Nouvelle Orleans Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of National World War II Museum and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Overall 9,3 Excellent
Based on 369 reviews
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Excellent
9,6
Pros: A cute, quiet little hostel. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional. I had a small incident which they sorted quickly and with full apologies. A continental breakfast is provided, enough to start the day with. Beds were super comfy.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: We stayed in a separate small house with kitchen and living room, so our experience was a bit different. We liked the place and the amazing social party vibe: they organize evening trips for everyone to bars and clubs.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I was a little hesitant to book this, as I’ve never stayed in a hostel before.... it was the BEST decision, met amazing people, the staff was fantastic, group outings if you’re interested which is spectacular to see the town especially if you don’t want to do it alone! They also do laundry for $5... give in the AM, get back all nicely folded in the PM I’ll definitely go back and will be staying in hostels in the future for traveling! Especially if travelling alone! Thanks Auberge!
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Friendly staff, clean, full kitchen Clean showers Lovely place
Excellent
9,0
Pros: Very cheerful and friendly hosts ! Excellent stay! Would recommend to everyone !
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great atmosphere. Very private .
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,1
Pros: We loved the location because it was easy parking an very close to garden district which was top of our list and lots of cool places to eat and drink, magazine street. And just a short streetcar ride to the French quarter and so much more. Also the staff was very helpful and everything was clean and very accommodating to our needs. I'll definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great staff, great night event
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Overall 9,3 Excellent
Based on 369 reviews
Food
10,0
Vibe
9,7
Value
9,6
Cleanliness
9,5
Service
9,5
Location
9,1
Amenities
8,8
Breakfast
8,6
Room
7,9
Comfort
6,3
Cleanliness
9,6
Service
9,5
Location
9,0
Amenities
8,9
Room
7,5
Comfort
6,2
9,6 Excellent
Pros: A cute, quiet little hostel. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional. I had a small incident which they sorted quickly and with full apologies. A continental breakfast is provided, enough to start the day with. Beds were super comfy.
Cons: The location is a bit far from Bourbon street, and not safe to walk home at night. I was happy to Uber to the hostel for $6 - $8 per ride.
9,6 Excellent
Pros: We stayed in a separate small house with kitchen and living room, so our experience was a bit different. We liked the place and the amazing social party vibe: they organize evening trips for everyone to bars and clubs.
Cons: The only thing was the sounds of a church mass next door that woke us up on a Sunday morning. And one of the beds was very squeaky.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: I was a little hesitant to book this, as I’ve never stayed in a hostel before.... it was the BEST decision, met amazing people, the staff was fantastic, group outings if you’re interested which is spectacular to see the town especially if you don’t want to do it alone! They also do laundry for $5... give in the AM, get back all nicely folded in the PM I’ll definitely go back and will be staying in hostels in the future for traveling! Especially if travelling alone! Thanks Auberge!
Cons: Bunk beds are a little squeaky, getting onto the top bunk if that where you’re stationed, is definitely not as easy as it was as a child... especially after a “few” bevies!
9,6 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, clean, full kitchen Clean showers Lovely place
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9,0 Excellent
Pros: Very cheerful and friendly hosts ! Excellent stay! Would recommend to everyone !
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Great atmosphere. Very private .
Cons: Shower was small
10,0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Great atmosphere and facilities. Very clean.
9,1 Excellent
Pros: We loved the location because it was easy parking an very close to garden district which was top of our list and lots of cool places to eat and drink, magazine street. And just a short streetcar ride to the French quarter and so much more. Also the staff was very helpful and everything was clean and very accommodating to our needs. I'll definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Cons: One tiny thing, my boyfriends bunk, top, was super squeaky. To the point if he moved a tiny bit it made noise making it hard for him to sleep and disturbed others.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Great staff, great night event
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Located in New Orleans (Central City), Auberge Nouvelle Orleans Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of National World War II Museum and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
With a stay at The Quisby in New Orleans (Central City), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Magazine Street and 7 minutes by foot from National World War II Museum. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
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Overall 9,2 Excellent
Based on 1 228 reviews
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Mediocre
2,5
Pros: Not a thing.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: This was one of the loveliest hostels I've ever stayed at. The staff were really friendly (and even give a free sangria when you check in!), and I had a great time for the one night I stayed at the hotel.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: It was amazing!
Excellent
9,7
Pros: It was fun, safe, clean, free breakfast was cute, cheap drinks. Bar open 24 hours. Great location. I loved it!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, very clean rooms. I loved staying here. The people I met were all fabulous and we got on quite well. I will definitely be staying there again if I'm ever back in NOLA!
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Overall 9,2 Excellent
Based on 1 228 reviews
WiFi
10,0
Vibe
9,3
Value
9,2
Service
9,2
Location
9,0
Bar
8,8
Cleanliness
8,6
Room
7,9
Breakfast
7,2
Value
9,3
Vibe
9,3
Location
9,2
Service
8,9
Cleanliness
8,3
Bar
8,1
Breakfast
7,7
Room
7,3
Room
6,6
Service
9,4
Room
7,1
2,5 Mediocre
Pros: Not a thing.
Cons: Horrible service
9,6 Excellent
Pros: This was one of the loveliest hostels I've ever stayed at. The staff were really friendly (and even give a free sangria when you check in!), and I had a great time for the one night I stayed at the hotel.
Cons: N/A
10,0 Excellent
Pros: It was amazing!
Cons:
9,7 Excellent
Pros: It was fun, safe, clean, free breakfast was cute, cheap drinks. Bar open 24 hours. Great location. I loved it!
Cons: Walls were a little thin, so I could hear neighboring rooms.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, very clean rooms. I loved staying here. The people I met were all fabulous and we got on quite well. I will definitely be staying there again if I'm ever back in NOLA!
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With a stay at The Quisby in New Orleans (Central City), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Magazine Street and 7 minutes by foot from National World War II Museum. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
With a stay at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans in New Orleans (Mid-City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Canal Street. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 258 reviews
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Excellent
9,6
Pros: It's was clean, great staff, excellent location.
Excellent
8,3
Pros: Near to downtown, which was easily reachable with street car (day tickes for 3 dollars). The interior of hostel: nicely equipped kitchen, enough bathrooms, comfortable beds, several spots to hang around (reading site, balcony, outside space). Cute decorations. The personal was very helpful and lovely with answering any questions to plan a trip to downtown, swamp tours etc. Parking lot next to street for free, directly in front of hostel. Was there at the right time (end of September), where not many guests stayed at the hostel, meaning I had a lot of privacy there.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I loved staying at Site 61! The theme was cool and it was nice and quiet during the daytime, which was perfect for getting work done on the computer! I really liked staying in Mid City - cut neighborhood!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location. Easy parking. Access to building. Cleanliness.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: I like the attention and information that personal gave me about the city .
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Love it!!!
Good
7,5
Pros: Very clean and quiet.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: You would not know it by the sort of average photos that I saw on-line, but Site 61 was better in many ways than I expected. I hadn't stayed in a hostel for many years, so was not sure what I would find for such a (compared to hotels) low price. What I found was a well-run hostel operated by a kind and personable staff, a half dozen immaculate (and seemingly brand new) bathrooms (clean toilets, showers with great water pressure and warm water) and rooms that were also clean. i also enjoyed chatting with the staff in the mornings before I headed out for my day. Love this place !
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Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 258 reviews
Value
10,0
Food
10,0
Amenities
9,6
Service
9,3
Breakfast
9,0
Vibe
8,8
Cleanliness
8,5
Room
7,1
Location
5,8
9,6 Excellent
Pros: It's was clean, great staff, excellent location.
Cons:
8,3 Excellent
Pros: Near to downtown, which was easily reachable with street car (day tickes for 3 dollars). The interior of hostel: nicely equipped kitchen, enough bathrooms, comfortable beds, several spots to hang around (reading site, balcony, outside space). Cute decorations. The personal was very helpful and lovely with answering any questions to plan a trip to downtown, swamp tours etc. Parking lot next to street for free, directly in front of hostel. Was there at the right time (end of September), where not many guests stayed at the hostel, meaning I had a lot of privacy there.
Cons: Other people staying that had been yelling and loud phone calls in late evening hours. In addition the same person was also peeing next to the toilets. Lock of doors was a bit tricky to open with the key, not possible without making rumours.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: I loved staying at Site 61! The theme was cool and it was nice and quiet during the daytime, which was perfect for getting work done on the computer! I really liked staying in Mid City - cut neighborhood!
Cons: The bed was a bit uncomfortable.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Location. Easy parking. Access to building. Cleanliness.
Cons: NA
9,4 Excellent
Pros: I like the attention and information that personal gave me about the city .
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Love it!!!
Cons: Probably if they add shampoo/soap on showers but after that everything excellent
7,5 Good
Pros: Very clean and quiet.
Cons: The location.
9,4 Excellent
Pros: You would not know it by the sort of average photos that I saw on-line, but Site 61 was better in many ways than I expected. I hadn't stayed in a hostel for many years, so was not sure what I would find for such a (compared to hotels) low price. What I found was a well-run hostel operated by a kind and personable staff, a half dozen immaculate (and seemingly brand new) bathrooms (clean toilets, showers with great water pressure and warm water) and rooms that were also clean. i also enjoyed chatting with the staff in the mornings before I headed out for my day. Love this place !
Cons: I don't love bunk beds, but who does? Just one of the things one must deal with when staying in a hostel. But as far as bunk beds go, mine was comfortable!
With a stay at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans in New Orleans (Mid-City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Canal Street. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located on historic Canal Street in New Orleans, this hostel is decorated with unique paintings by local artists and is adjacent to the Canal at Clark Streetcar stop. Free WiFi, complimentary breakfast and evening drink socials are offered. Mixed dormitories, female dormitories and private rooms are available at the NOLA Jazz House. Each simply furnished room includes a desk, fan and shared bathroom. A shared kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is provided. You can bring your own guitar or borrow one of the property's and have a jam session on the spacious deck. There is also a shared lounge equipped with computers for you to use free of charge. Group activities such as pub crawls and martini nights are scheduled for certain nights. Free on-street parking is available in front of NOLA Jazz House. The historic French Quarter is 8 minutes' drive from the hostel. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 11 miles away.
Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 413 reviews
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Good
6,3
Pros: The place is located right infront of a tram that takes you all the way to town.
Excellent
8,5
Pros: I enjoyed that it was setup like a hostel. Community shower and restroom with a community kitchen.
Also, I enjoyed that they offer ear plugs right at the front desk. So in case that you don't want to hear your neighbors then you can use them to get some beauty rest.
Good
7,1
Pros: The staff was really nice and helpful.
Good
7,5
Pros: Very friendly staff and nice waffles for breakfast!
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Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 413 reviews
Location
8,6
Service
8,3
Breakfast
6,5
Room
4,8
Cleanliness
4,4
Comfort
4,3
Location
8,7
Service
7,8
Room
4,0
Cleanliness
3,6
6,3 Good
Pros: The place is located right infront of a tram that takes you all the way to town.
Cons: The bed was the worst!! Could hardly sleep the entire stay. The breskfast is only pancakes and waffles. If you’re staying more than a few days, it can get boring.
8,5 Excellent
Pros: I enjoyed that it was setup like a hostel. Community shower and restroom with a community kitchen.
Also, I enjoyed that they offer ear plugs right at the front desk. So in case that you don't want to hear your neighbors then you can use them to get some beauty rest.
Cons: The air conditioning in there was not cooling very well and it was slightly I unclmfortingto have to wait to go to the restroom. Make sure you get up early to use it.
7,1 Good
Pros: The staff was really nice and helpful.
Cons: Not the best if you're looking for long stay with great comfort, but great price quality in New Orleans overall.
7,5 Good
Pros: Very friendly staff and nice waffles for breakfast!
Cons: A couple bugs hanging around.
Located on historic Canal Street in New Orleans, this hostel is decorated with unique paintings by local artists and is adjacent to the Canal at Clark Streetcar stop. Free WiFi, complimentary breakfast and evening drink socials are offered. Mixed dormitories, female dormitories and private rooms are available at the NOLA Jazz House. Each simply furnished room includes a desk, fan and shared bathroom. A shared kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is provided. You can bring your own guitar or borrow one of the property's and have a jam session on the spacious deck. There is also a shared lounge equipped with computers for you to use free of charge. Group activities such as pub crawls and martini nights are scheduled for certain nights. Free on-street parking is available in front of NOLA Jazz House. The historic French Quarter is 8 minutes' drive from the hostel. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 11 miles away.
Overall 9,3 Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very comfortable "hostel"
Breakfast available
Room sizes varied to accommodate your group
Was able to check in the next morning after arriving at midnight.
Fantastic location, great spaces to relax
Good
7,3
Pros: Location and price
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The people and location were amazing. This place was home and for a brief stay I felt like I had family there.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Felt more like a bed and breakfast. It was great.
Fun and creative place. Very friendly staff.
Would love to spend more time there where we could actually get to know the house.
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Overall 9,3 Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Very comfortable "hostel"
Breakfast available
Room sizes varied to accommodate your group
Was able to check in the next morning after arriving at midnight.
Fantastic location, great spaces to relax
Cons: Bring your own bar soap/toiletries
7,3 Good
Pros: Location and price
Cons: Cold
10,0 Excellent
Pros: The people and location were amazing. This place was home and for a brief stay I felt like I had family there.
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Felt more like a bed and breakfast. It was great.
Fun and creative place. Very friendly staff.
Would love to spend more time there where we could actually get to know the house.
Cons: We didn't have enough time in our itinerary to spend to get to know the house. Would love to spend more time there. Neat place. Will stay again for sure next time!
Top tips for finding the perfect New Orleans hostel
Many hostels in New Orleans are conveniently located in the French Quarter, the Central Business District, and Mid-City neighborhoods. All of these areas are well connected to the rest of the city, but they also feature plenty of their own sights. Travelers looking for nightlife and good food can opt for a hostel in the French Quarter, while those looking for leafy surroundings and cultural activities could go for a property in Mid-City. Finally, the Central Business District hostels tend to offer the cheapest prices.
While New Orleans can be an expensive city, budget travelers can enjoy staying in some unique and welcoming hostels. Many of them also feature communal kitchens for self-serving; some, like Garden District House, provide a free breakfast, and others, like The Atlas House, sometimes even host free dinners and trivia nights.
Solo travelers may opt to stay in a hostel in New Orleans in order to meet other people to explore this vibrant city with. Some of the best hostel options for solo travelers include The Quisby, Nola Jazz House, and The Atlas House, all of which arrange regular bar crawls, dinner nights, game nights, and trivia events. Dorm rooms, hot tubs, communal kitchens, and terraces all provide casual settings where chatting with fellow travelers is natural.
It can be hard for a female traveler to find a hostel in New Orleans that offers female-only accommodations, but there are several properties across the city that offer non-mixed dorm rooms. Ihsp French Quarter House, India House Hostel, and The Quisby all offer options of booking a bed in a female dorm, and each has private rooms available as well for additional peace of mind.
Groups traveling to New Orleans are especially well served at the Auberge Nouvelle Orleans Hostel, which offers several sizes of dormitory rooms, as well as a deluxe private apartment. Perfect for families or groups of friends, the apartment has its own entrance and sleeps up to four people, who can make use of their own kitchen facilities, lounge, and terrace.
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