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HI New Orleans - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers can soak up authentic New Orleans energy at this centrally located hostel offering games, snacks, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere

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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

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

Room options

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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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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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Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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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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Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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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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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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Map
1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • Canal Street
    Canal Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bourbon Street
    Bourbon Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • NewOrleans_MercedesBenzSuperdome_502026_02
    Caesars Superdome
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New Orleans Cathedral
    Jackson Square
    13 min walk - 0.7 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

  • 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 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:
  • A water dispenser, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, 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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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

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, 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.

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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. 583 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 727 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and spacious. And the staff is friendly and helpful. Good location within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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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
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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

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

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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comfort level of the bed touches on glorious. It made napping after traversing the city a breeze. Never had to wait for a bathroom. Everything was perfectly clean. I had forgotten about the weekend street noise. Bring along your earplugs or pick some up at the pharmacy down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was really nice. The staff was really kind and the facilities were all clean and accessible. The room was super clean and quiet, and the bunks were so cozy, which hotel-quality blankets and a really comfortable. I liked the private curtain on the beds and the small cubby with a built in outlet to charge your devices. There are lockers both in the rooms and on the first floor, which was nice because even though checkout was at 11am, I was able to stash my luggage until I left town in the afternoon. Multiple private showers on each floor is so nice, too. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was magnificent. An enormous ground-floor lobby, a big second-floor kitchen/dining area, and beautifully designed rooms on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors. Also, you could charge your phone in many places.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, very clean and with all the facilities, def I’ll go back to NOLA and stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for traveling on budget and if you like to meet fellow travelers, place is clean and 10 times better than a regular motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first stay in a hostel so we were a bit nervous, but this place surpassed our expectations. The location was perfect! The hostel was very clean, had extra bathrooms, and felt like a safe building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the room was very spacious. However, our room was on the Rampart street side, which was very noisy in the middle of the night and for about 2 hours, it sounded like there was a garbage truck idling on the street below. Also very disturbing. I found a pubic hair in my towel as I was starting to towel off. After, I was very paranoid and felt the sheets made me very itchy. I paid $90 for a queen. There are a few hotels that had specials for the same night at or close to that price so next time I'll just book a hotel and not a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sooo clean! I also loved how secure it was. You need a key card to get into the building as well as to the elevator area. And if you arrive before check in or have a later flight in the day they have lockers you can use for your luggage. The staff was super friendly! We will definitely stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am going to rate this as one of my top three hostels ever. Great location. You can even get a public bus from the airport and land right in front. You can walk to everything or grab a tram at your doorstep. Great amenities. Kitchen that has coffee into 24/7. Lots of space to cook and sit and eat in an inviting environment. Common areas with comfortable seating and lots of it. Large tables with flugs that you can look at with lots of natural light. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Great showers and toilet areas and lots of them. Tiled floor to ceiling and not a speck of mold, to be seen anywhere. Shampoo and body wash on tap. Comfortable bunks with fluffy pillows and comforters. Curtains to block out the light and window coverings to do the same. Bonus free towel. Excellent lockers big enough to put most suitcases in and is operated by your key card. No need to carry four different locks and figure out which one will fit. Free luggage storage is another bonus. It's like putting on the Ritz which was 10ntimes the price. I can't think of a single thing they can do better!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the perfect location just on the edge of the entertainment area so no need for transportation and just a stumble back home after a fun night on Bourbon Street.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool table, staff was really nice and accomodating. Overall it was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025