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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Judson F. Williams Convention Center in El Paso

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Lobby
Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Game room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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311 East Franklin Av, El Paso, TX, 79901
  • Place, Plaza Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Judson F. Williams Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas at El Paso
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Male Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Male Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Room w/2Full Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room w/2Full Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

El Paso

Downtown El Paso stay.With a stay at this Downtown El Paso hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Judson F. Williams Convention Center and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Texas at El Paso. Paso del Norte International Bridge and Sun Bowl Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southwest University Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abraham Chavez Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Judson F. Williams Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Texas at El Paso - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • El Paso Union Depot - 17 min walk
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Eats & Drinks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Weso Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mamacitas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cónico - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gardner Hotel & Hostel

Hotel near Judson F. Williams Convention Center in El Paso
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Gardner Hotel & Hostel.

This El Paso hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1922
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Gardner Hotel & Hostel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gardner Hotel El Paso
Gardner Hotel
Gardner El Paso
The Gardner Hotel El Paso
Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel
Gardner Hotel & Hostel El Paso
Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel El Paso

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gardner Hotel & Hostel to the airport?

Gardner Hotel & Hostel is 8 mi (12-min drive) away from the El Paso International Airport (ELP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

As of May 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardner Hotel & Hostel on May 31, 2026 start from $87, 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 Gardner Hotel & Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gardner Hotel & Hostel.

Does Gardner Hotel & Hostel offer free breakfast?

Gardner Hotel & Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Emotion Casino (7-min drive) and Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Gardner Hotel & Hostel have a pool?

Gardner Hotel & Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Gardner Hotel & Hostel have a restaurant?

Gardner Hotel & Hostel is home to Craft & Social, which features happy hour.

Does Gardner Hotel & Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gardner Hotel & Hostel to downtown El Paso?

Gardner Hotel & Hostel is 0.2 mi away from El Paso.

Gardner Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 322 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Engin, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean , staff was super kind and supportive. The hotel is over 100 years old, keeping its original way. Like a museum, in a time machine you feel. Elevator was not working but they were working on it. We enjoyed the simplicity..Location is unbeatable. Parking is only for a couple cars but there are many paid parking around. I definitely will stay in the Gardner hotel when I'm back El Paso.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

john paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

john paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Iker

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, East chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute character and charm. Very loud since next to the nightclubs. Otherwise, great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have been
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalei Edita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute old building with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice I will rent there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorreta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.could not access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the historic nature of the property, from the historic rooms to the history framed around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nynamaree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room. Allowed early check in. Staff checked us when we walked in to be sure we belonged there. Only two free parking spaces right in front if needed- metered parking otherwise - check the city’s website. The historic details were fun. Bed was a single mattress on metal frame but once you’re sleeping easy to disregard. Ac unit in room plus a fan. Bathroom access was scary to think about but it worked just fine. Only had to wait for use once during our stay. The kitchen and tv/billiard room was super cool for people staying longer. Plus the available laundry access was a great consideration. Especially loved the email offering nearby discounts. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for your $
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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