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HI New Orleans - Hostel

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

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Front of property
Billiards
Fridge, microwave
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
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

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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

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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)

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

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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

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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 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

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

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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

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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

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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 and Bunks Ensuite)

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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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
  • ‪The Ruby Slipper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiery Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Herbalist - ‬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 billiards/pool table, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • 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
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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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HI New Orleans - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 602 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

justin

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

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel . Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and comfortable accomadations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fealisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall quality it was a great stay only com was not enough restrooms/showers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the privacy of the rooms and the bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and shareable areas were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time using a hostel and the experience was a great one. They have luggage storage before you chack in and after you check out. Very convenient.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Candis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love the HI New Orleans! The free coffee, inexpensive bunks, the kitchen, the area on Canal Street..perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Miami

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was a first experience during a major holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice. I liked that the toilet and shower were in one cubicle and u didnt have to share with heaps of people.. It was just for one person and private. The washing machinen could be upgraded as it doesnt spin the clothes property and they are always wet. And the dryer took 2hrs to dry the clothes. Time for new one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Floyd

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a hostel. I felt safe as a solo female traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thidarat

Liked: Amenities
Great and affordable! Supa clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. We had a private room with a queen and bunk beds and a private bath. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, close to the center and the transportation
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really did like my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANA LUCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito boa!

Muito boa! Localização excelente; com café da manhã, vários banheiros e ótimos limpeza, estilo e conservação.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best locations of HI Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Will return. 😆
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
comfortable bedding, spacious areas for working/cooking/dining in the hostel, walkable to all nearby attractions (French Quater, tours, convention center)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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