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HI New Orleans - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Saenger Theatre in New Orleans

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Dining
Billiards
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Queen and Bunks Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen and Bunks Ensuite)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

City center stay.A stay at this New Orleans Central Business District hostel places you steps from Saenger Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Bourbon Street. Museum of Death New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saenger Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Smoothie King Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canal at North Rampart Stop - 1 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 16 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zesty Creole - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ruby Slipper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Roux - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI New Orleans - Hostel

Hostel near Saenger Theatre in New Orleans
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. HI New Orleans - Hostel also features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. A complete renovation of HI New Orleans - Hostel was completed in July 2019.

This New Orleans hostel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1899
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
HI New Orleans - Hostel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This New Orleans hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI New Orleans - Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

HI New Orleans Hostel
Hi Orleans Hostel Orleans
HI New Orleans - Hostel New Orleans
HI New Orleans - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is HI New Orleans - Hostel to the airport?

HI New Orleans - Hostel is 16 mi (25-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI New Orleans - Hostel?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI New Orleans - Hostel on Jun 15, 2026 start from $106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HI New Orleans - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI New Orleans - Hostel.

Does HI New Orleans - Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI New Orleans - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HI New Orleans - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Caesars New Orleans Casino (12-min walk) and Fair Grounds Race Course (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at HI New Orleans - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at HI New Orleans - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HI New Orleans - Hostel have a pool?

HI New Orleans - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HI New Orleans - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does HI New Orleans - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI New Orleans - Hostel to downtown New Orleans?

HI New Orleans - Hostel is 0.3 mi away from New Orleans.

HI New Orleans - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 785 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to lots of food and activities in the French Quarter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STACIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with nice and clean the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is terrific! Clean, comfortable and staff is kind and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an excellent hostel.with a great vibe right on Canal St. You can walk to the usual tourist spots and the streetcar is right outside! Grreat value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very well located just a few blocks from Bourbon street . The place is very clean with really comfortable beds. There is a huge kitchen where you can prepare food . Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above and beyond what I thought a hostel could be!! Everyone was friendly and property was clean and it felt good coming back to my back after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfy. Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathrooms were clean. Multiple key cards entrances made me feel extremely safe on a solo trip
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, was very surprised by how well the place is maintained and operated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Algernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sangeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience. Everything was clean and well thought out. Rooms were perfect, beds were perfect, bathrooms clean. Amazing amenities. My first experience in a hostel was 100
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, comfy bed, well worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Algernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is one of the best hostels I’ve seen. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and the staff are helpful, efficient and pleasant. Highly recommend ✨
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Cleanliness of room. Plenty of bathrooms. It would’ve been 5 stars if the bedside light had worked and if the staff member checking me in hadn’t been so sour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and clean, love the privacy of the bed curtains and bathrooms are clean and abundant as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean private bathrooms. 24 coffee tea and kitchen in lounge setting. Access to downtown New Orleans
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, building in great shape.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff great amenities great service and most of all everything I needed was nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean private bathrooms. 24 hour tea and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026