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HI New Orleans - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A spacious lobby with leather seating, a pool table, and a bar area.
A pool table in a room with a colorful mural, wooden accents, and a view through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a large mural, comfortable seating, a pool table, and a view through the glass doors.
A modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue sofa.
A building with a large entrance labeled "HI NEW ORLEANS HOSTEL".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $84
$71 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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
(15 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

With a stay at HI New Orleans - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in New Orleans, steps from Saenger Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Bourbon Street. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Museum of Death New Orleans and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Louis Armstrong Park.
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saenger Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jackson Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Ginger Roux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vaughan's Pub @ New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

HI New Orleans - Hostel

HI New Orleans - Hostel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This New Orleans hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of HI New Orleans - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Onsite venue - café. Open daily.

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

HI New Orleans - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 818 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location, easy walking to Bourbon Street and French Quarter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Not one complaint!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARGARITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to come back again- very clean and organized
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet during sleep hours, friendly staff, overall and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice, and the staff actually moved our friends by us. They were very nice and warming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twice as good as a place you could find for 4x the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, locker storage was really nice before and after visit, the rooms and bathrooms were very clean. Besame - restaurant next door was so good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love this property and rates
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. I’m always scared someone is going to kill me in my sleep, but needless to say I’m alive lol. All jokes aside I’ll be staying at the Hi in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keturah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
✨All around a good vibe. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, the kitchen area provides everything you need. The staff is welcoming and helpful(ready to help with any questions and suggestions). Location is convenient✨
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Algernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is terrific! Clean, comfortable and staff is kind and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Algernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great distance from everything. Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful first experience in New Orleans and at the Hi Hostel! I will definitely stay when returning to the area. Facilities were super clean and inviting. Staff was friendly. Hated to leave. Thank you for the experience 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single queen bedroom is a fantastic option for a night at the theater. I enjoy being able to cross the street and be at my destination and there are several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026