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HI New Orleans - Hostel

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A spacious lobby with leather seating, a pool table, and a bar area. - HI New Orleans - Hostel (New Orleans)
A pool table in a room with a colorful mural, wooden accents, and a view through large windows. - HI New Orleans - Hostel (New Orleans)
A spacious lobby with a large mural, comfortable seating, a pool table, and a view through the glass doors. - HI New Orleans - Hostel (New Orleans)
A building with a large entrance labeled "HI NEW ORLEANS HOSTEL". - HI New Orleans - Hostel (New Orleans)
A modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue sofa. - HI New Orleans - Hostel (New Orleans)
Located close to Saenger Theatre and Museum of Death New Orleans, HI New Orleans - Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

Suite (Private Queen and Bunks Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a teal wall, a wooden headboard with the letters "NOLA" on it, a bed with white linens, a blue leather chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a window with a view, and a wooden floor.

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a bunk bed with a blue curtain, and a window with a view of buildings.

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a bunk bed with a blue curtain, and a window with a view of buildings.

Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a bunk bed with a blue curtain, and a window with a view of buildings.

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a single bed with a white mattress, a blue curtain, and a small digital clock on the wall.

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a window, and a bench.

Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a window, and a bench.

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a window, and a bench.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a single bed with a white mattress, a blue curtain, and a small digital clock on the wall.

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, a wooden bench, and a mirror with a sign indicating a bathroom.

Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, a wooden bench, and a mirror with a sign indicating a bathroom.

Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, a wooden bench, and a mirror with a sign indicating a bathroom.

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, a wooden bench, and a mirror with a sign indicating a bathroom.

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in New Orleans Central Business District, a neighborhood in New Orleans, HI New Orleans - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louis Armstrong Park and Jackson Square, while Saenger Theatre and Museum of Death New Orleans are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".
    Canal Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Neon signs for Bourbon Street Blues Company and Little Tropical Isle Hand Grenade.
    Bourbon Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Caesars Superdome with a large, rounded roof and the 'Super Bowl LIX' sign.
    Caesars Superdome
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A modern building with a large sign reading "Smoothie King Center" and a banner for "November 02".
    Smoothie King Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Saenger Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 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

  • Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
    4 min walk
  • Zesty Creole
    3 min walk
  • The Ruby Slipper
    2 min walk
  • Dovetail
    3 min walk
  • Vaughan's Pub @ New Orleans Athletic Club
    4 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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, Bourbon Street, and Museum of Death New Orleans. Louis Armstrong Park and Caesars Superdome are also within 15 minutes. Canal at North Rampart Stop and Canal at South Rampart Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HI New Orleans - Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 851 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Property and staff are stellar. I have not one complaint on service or amenities and will continue to stay here during future visits :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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everyone was very respectful staff was always very helpful and everything was always clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Coffee and hot tea available 24hrs. Big public kitchen. Plenty bathrooms. Comfortable bedding. Will recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property clean, bathrooms clean, kitchen utensils stocked and clean, staff friendly and helpful. ✅✨
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hostel experience, and I honestly loved it! HI New Orleans was clean, modern, comfortable, and well organized. I loved having privacy curtains, individual lockers, and outlets at each bed. The location was convenient, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was nervous about my first shared-room experience, but everything went smoothly. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a pleasure. Clean, convenient location, helpful and friendly staff as well. I’ve never had a bad experience when I chosen to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is great. It is peaceful, quiet and still close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, staff helpful, kitchen clean and big, great individual bathrooms with showers. Great location, all for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property is very pretty. I did ask for a bed refresh the first day and no one did it, my comfort had a ripped zipper. The comforter did not get changed until i found housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect. Came solo and loved it. Everyone was nice. Place was spotless. Amenities are nice and useful. Right in the heart of downtown too without feeling dangerous. Parking is the only bad thing. No parking at all. Have to pay for outside parking which is around $40 a day at the garage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like molded wet towels. I really got a room just to sleep before driving back after the concert, but I just didn’t feel it was clean before my arrival. Staff was great one lady taught me how to ride the transit to get to my concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great time before our cruise. This room had a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. It was great for us, since we had two adult children with us. The bunk beds were very tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very surprised how comfortable my stay was. Had low expectations because of the price, was blown away about every aspect from comfort to cleanliness. 5 stars would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hostel was a fabulous find that I will be talking about for ages. The staff was super, location excellent and facilities wonderful. If I venture to New Orleans again I will book here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy walk to lots of food and activities in the French Quarter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are clean and spacious. And the staff is friendly and helpful. Good location within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Staff & service
The bed was very comfortable! I would not recommend the top bunk, if you are older than 20. The laundry room needs some way to track the people that are using the machines as the staff was not willing to manage taking out guest clothes when they were not prompt to remove from machines. Overall I would stay there again it was convenient. Bring a sleeping eye mask if you need a nap during the day hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room with nice and clean the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is terrific! Clean, comfortable and staff is kind and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean, comfy bed, well worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room great staff great amenities great service and most of all everything I needed was nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Internet was fast enough, easy to navigate, I used the refrigerator and am happy that no one stole my food. My bed and room were all clean and nice when I arrived. Great place to stay. I recommend it overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026