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India House Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers relax by the pool under vibrant umbrellas or challenge each other to arcade games, all just steps from the lively jazz performances of Jackson Square

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India House Backpackers Hostel in New Orleans offers a lively base for exploring the city. Guests can cool off in the pool area with sun loungers, enjoy the indoor arcade, use free WiFi in rooms, and benefit from laundry facilities and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mid-City District, a neighborhood in New Orleans, is home to India House Backpackers Hostel. Café du Monde and French Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore City Park and Jackson Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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124 S Lopez St, New Orleans, LA, 70119

What's nearby

  • Canal Street which includes railway items, street scenes and a city
    Canal Street
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • NewOrleans_MercedesBenzSuperdome_502026_02
    Caesars Superdome
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • City Park featuring a garden, a fountain and outdoor art
    City Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • NewOrleans_SmoothieKingCenter_6076634-1
    Smoothie King Center
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Xavier University of New Orleans
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Canal at Lopez Stop
    1 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
    10 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Ruby Slipper
    9 min walk
  • Parkway Bakery & Tavern
    10 min walk
  • Burger King
    8 min walk
  • Melba’s
    7 min walk

About this property

India House Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near City Park
Located close to Caesars Superdome and Jackson Square, India House Backpackers Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's policy is to accept bookings only from out-of-state students and travelers who are not citizens of the United States. A valid student ID or non-US passport must be provided at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 5 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 7 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Cash App
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

India House Backpackers Hostel New Orleans
India House Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does India House Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is India House Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at India House Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at India House Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is India House Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Mid-City District, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of City Park, Caesars Superdome, and Jackson Square. Café du Monde and French Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Canal at Lopez Stop and Canal at Salcedo Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

India House Backpackers Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the character and location! The staff was awesome and everything was clean. Great value and I cannot say enough good things about the place. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service and the location was right on the streetcar line.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing check-in was I a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garshanae

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

Awesome place to stay

Amazing stay, especially on a budget. You get to meet lots of fun and interesting people. The staff is super nice and they keep the place really clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great location to get downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and environment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unlike hostel experience that really captures the essence of New Orleans. Pool was great, and a very diverse, interesting mix of people!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place full of amazing people. Stay here if you want to befriend other cool likeminded travelers from around the country/world. Staying at India House made our trip to New Orleans so amazing!! Will stay there any time I’m back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, nice staff, Very trashy lobby, terrible area. Room was better than lobby, but the bathroom didn’t lock and you share the bathroom with other people. If you’re a single guy trying to save money, this place is great, but don’t bring your wife/girlfriend, or kids
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

The most unique and cozy place

Wow, so well decorated! Such a unique place with a cozy outdoor space and swimming pool. Lovely people as well, which made me and my brother feel right at home. We had a nice little room to sleep. Definitely will book here when coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Solo female traveler

Place had awesome vibes. Pool was a nice oasis after sightseeing. Loved the common areas. Plenty of outdoor seating and great coffee. Also the area is great. Walking distance to great restaurants outside the tourist area and I even walked to city park. Def recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

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

Great hostel!

Friendly atmosphere. Will stay again. Will recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, neighborhood pretty good but a couple of surrounding areas not great, but trolley stop really close by, so not really a concern. Staff super helpful, local knowledge always the best. Property itself is the kind of really cool spot you come to know using hostels when travelling.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is a good place to stay if your looking for the hipster vibe and the staff are both friendly and respectful to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time at India House! It really was a true hostel experience, getting to talk to many travellers of different walks of life. Easy streetcar access and the neighborhood was very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Amenities
I liked that they had coffee and a full kitchen we could make our own meals. Very clean and surprising very safe. Could use better pillows and could provide there guess with wash cloths not just a single towel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alena

Liked: Staff & service
Structure appeared extremely old; super trippy decor; interesting and unique - very different from typical budget lodging such as a Motel 6. Almost a caricature of a hostel. Might not appeal to all. We stayed in the building next door (I think they called it the "balcony" room - no balcony. It was very small, quiet and we felt safe. Bus and trolley lines were very close. Overall vibe of the place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Need to stay longer !!

It was great - everyone was friendly, including the guests - too short a visit to give a good review !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect budget accommodation. We were in the Green House and had the "Ocean View" room LOL (it overlooks the pool). The beds were comfortable, the AC worked fine, and it was perfectly quiet at night. Never had to wait for the toilet or shower down the hall. The shower was decent but the sink definitely needs more water pressure. Safe area, had no issues parking the car on the street. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Fantastic value

Very clean, great price and decent location (1 min walk from streetcar stop so can get to French Quarter very easily). Staff very friendly and polite, no issues at all with shared bathrooms, never once had to wait for the shower or toilet and again, all very clean. Aircon in the rooms, when I went the hostel was fairly empty so not that social but may just have been time of year. All-in-all it’s a great option at an unbelievable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good value for the price!

The overall experience was good for the price. They have a full kitchen and a laundry room which were very convenient. They provided good customer service. Our room wasn’t ready when we arrived so they gave us an upgrade.The room was clean and the bathroom as well. The house needs better maintenance & cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall facilities appeared extremely old; fun decor and probably historic - interesting and unique. We had a private room on the second floor which was quite large with two bunk beds on either side of the room. The floor at the center of the room was significantly bowed - it had separated from the wall by about 2 inches and light from the room below was visible and flickered from the first floor ceiling fan. We did not feel safe walking in the center of the room and kept to the edges. Everything else worked for us but if we were to go back, I would avoid the upper floors of the main hostel - they have another house next door, and maybe cabins in the back (might be for staff thought...)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Visit again!

The Indian House is an excellent place to stay. This was my first hostel ever and i enjoyed it! I had a private room with a full bed and stayed in the Jezebel room. From the look of it, i thought the bed would be flat and feel every spring, well I though wrong. The mattress was comfortable but my only complaint slightly was the need of more pillows. The showers were efficient, just wait for the water to get warm and its a go! The shower heads are placed overtop of your head but you can make it work! There is plenty of room to store your food, open kitchen with everything you need in reference to pots pans etc. There is a sitting area with local information, where to eat, what events are happening and areas of NOLA to visit. Indian House owns a whole block with hostels and it is an old home with vintage findings but is very clean, full of history, rustic findings and staff are always in site. The staff are helpful and friendly. The pond with the alligator and bench was one of my favorites; to wake up, make English tea, have a smoke, enjoy the breeze! An excellent stay, great pricing and I will return again!!! This was a pleasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stéphane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- getting blisters and scraping your knuckles every time someone opens your room door - not being able to turn off the fan because the ceiling is too high and the chain doesn't come down within reach, even when you climb onto the bed - no soundproofing, you can hear everything that happens in the bathroom day and night and in the next room - waiting 3 days to get an iron (some people sleep with it!) - a completely messy laundry room and old vertical drum washing machines that don't wash - people who spend hours talking, laughing and partying in the courtyard EVERY night until 3 or 4 in the morning - having to go to sleep somewhere else to be able to sleep peacefully and not be exhausted the next day...! That's what staying here is like. I rather recommend Hostel International on Canal Street instead, closer to the city center, much more respectful (and clean!) and for the same price.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique property, with a mish-mash of quirky rooms and buildings combined to make a hostel. The price is great for what you get. No concerns with cleanliness or bugs (it IS a humid environment, in the South, so I was expecting at least one or two roaches or lizards, but there were none, even outside in the courtyard/common areas). The only issue we had was our lightbulb went out one evening. The staff didn't tell us that we'd have to be present for the maintenance guy to come replace it. So, we left for dinner for the evening and came back late that night to it not being fixed yet. Had to use a flashlight we had brought i order to see in our room. The next day, we asked the same staff person when it would be fixed, and THAT'S when she told us we needed to be in our room when maintenance comes. She sent maintenance right away, and the issue was fixed (although she did not seem concerned with the lack of communication about the rule). Otherwise, it was a fabulous stay: budget-friendly and less than a block from the streetcar line into downtown. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024