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HI New Orleans - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Saenger Theatre

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Located in the heart of New Orleans, this hostel offers continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Unwind after exploring the city's vibrant culture in the arcade/game room, at the billiards table, or snack bar. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jackson Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Smoothie King Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fiery Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ruby Slipper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Herbalist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI New Orleans - Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2019 and located near Saenger Theatre
Located close to Museum of Death New Orleans and Bourbon Street, HI New Orleans - Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at HI New Orleans - Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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  • Air conditioning
  • Game room
  • Business services
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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Is HI New Orleans - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI New Orleans - Hostel located?

Located in New Orleans Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Saenger Theatre and Bourbon Street. Museum of Death New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Park are also within 10 minutes. Canal at North Rampart Stop and Canal at South Rampart Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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