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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
Billiards
Lobby
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪19 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

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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

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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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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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

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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

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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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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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

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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

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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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
  • Jackson Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fiery Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ruby Slipper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Teddy's Cafe in The Roosevelt Hotel - ‬2 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 Mar 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI New Orleans - Hostel on Mar 31, 2026 start from $104, 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. 576 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 720 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Philadelphia

smell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, very clean, huge kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Eximen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and quiet. Felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Niv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly, the room was relatively clean and the beds were comfortable. Some of the bathrooms could benefit from more frequent cleaning/checkups, and the shampoo and body wash aren’t the best (although, of course, it’s a hostel, so it might be expected). Would also appreciate milk that could be put in the coffee, rather than creamer powder. Overall a very nice hostel and would recommend it as an affordable way to stay in New Orleans!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Skiatook

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First US hostel and exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked for the towels to be a bit cleaner, and the bathrooms cleaned 3 times a day instead of 2, but other than that everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, affordable and extreme close to the French Quarter. Love the stuff being helpful and polite and great game night/meet up. Definitely good back there again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Frontera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean private bathrooms, I met a lot of cool people too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donnell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was hot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exactly as described. Amazing for the price. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jihyeon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025