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India House Backpackers Hostel

Property class: 2

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A swimming pool area with people relaxing on inflatable floats.
A group of people sitting around a wooden table with drinks and a piano, under a wooden structure with a roof.
A two-story building with a balcony, flags, and a sign reading "INDIA HOUSE".
A cozy, eclectic interior with a wooden counter, various signs, and a mural.
A cozy living room with a green ceiling, a red couch, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $89
$75 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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124 S Lopez St, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Place, City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Superdome
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A bunk bed room with a poster on the wall, a small vanity with a mirror, and a radiator.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room

A small, single-bed room with a bunk bed, a mirror, a window with blinds, and a door.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, white curtains, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned tapestry.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bunk bed room with a fireplace, a large window with curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

Located in New Orleans (Mid-City District), India House Backpackers Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Caesars Superdome and City Park. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Jackson Square and 2.5 mi (4 km) from French Market.
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What's nearby

  • Xavier University of New Orleans - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • City Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Canal Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University Medical Center New Orleans - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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
  • ‪Rally's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Bakery & Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Witches Brew Coffee Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

India House Backpackers Hostel

India House Backpackers Hostel offers 100 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

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

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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

India House Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 189 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you want in a hostel, with the added benefit of AMPLE outdoor community / shared space & a pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accomodating and the communal areas are great. My private room smelled like pets or that it needed to "breathe" for a few days. I bought a plug-in and some air freshener then it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe great environment great opportunity to meet fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Full of character...lots of interesting art. We had a nice room...good bathroom..only negative was the blind onto the street was insufficient to prevent people seeing in at night. We hung a blanket over it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool looked clean, i didn't use it though
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Iverall nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Great time and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay just wish locals would be able to stay the night here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience for a travler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff - let us use their phones for airline bookings etc. Lots of stairs, no lifts - tricky with big bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed.met fellow travellers.was close to tram to get into town.also had swim in pool
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you think this seems good, you’ll love it

What a lovely stay, I’d visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great environment. Got a private room and I would choose this over a hotel any day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025