India House Backpackers Hostel Reviews

The location is not as convenient as advertised. The private rooms are also under par, but the place does have some character. We don't ever stay around the common areas too much, but they were quite spacious, well decorated, and nice. The prices are quite good.

I love India House, and I want to come again. Do you have any job opening, because this place is so cool.

This is place is old but has heaps of character and the staff are more then friendly! With only a quick cable car to the main streets. I would recommend the India House to everyone!

The hostel had a really cool vibe which I enjoyed a lot.

Upon check-in, we were handed blankets covered in cat hair, and not just a few strands, but handfuls of cat hair. And the woman checking us in literally looked at it, hesitated, and still placed it in front of us anyway as if she didn't notice. Luckily, we managed to get a room in a separate building from the main building, so we were away from the cat and had some extra security since we had to use two different keys to get in. The bathroom was a little rough. One toilet for a whole floor.

See you all again this summer hopefully! It was great

I really enjoyed my stay at India House. The hostel has a lot of character and the stuff is very casual and welcoming. It has a typical hostel openness to it and good facilities for making/storing your own food plus a pool outside and a great little piece of grass across the street. Also the most comfortable couches I ever sat on.

Staff very helpful, included kitchen/fridge was a great idea, it also had added bonuses like fresh cooked regional dishes for very cheap!

Have stayed twice because it is an incredible value.

The hostel itself is great- everyone is very friendly and the facilities are great. My only concern was the location of the hostel- the neighborhood seems unsafe. This isn't a problem when with a large group, but made waiting for the streetcar at night difficult.

It was a good experience overall. Some loud people around the 4am time which woke me up but in general it was a good experience...

This place made me feel like I was really home.

We really enjoyed it so much, was bummed out there was no availability for the second night we were in town, but it was understandable because we made our reservation late. So thankful we got one night, though! Couldn't talk more highly about it to everyone who knew we were on the trip. Thanks again!

There is an asian looking girl working there who was really rude to me. when I ask her about some tv show, she end up calling me idiot, so Ihave to talk to somebody else just for her to quite talking. I dont know what was wrong with her, perhaps she does not like working there, or she concider's the job for granted, but if you please can check it. because is my second time there, thought it is like a house but I felt like a pet. Thank you.

Hands down one of my favorite hostels I've ever stayed at! Mainly because it was so full of character and it attracts such unique characters. Great people, staff and hostelers. Easy and quick trolley access to all the action. But it's honestly a place you can fully enjoy New Orleans from without ever leaving the hostel! ;) If you're looking for clean rooms/beds this place is not for you. But everything else was phucking awesome.

I LOVE India House Hostel. Not only do the facilities themselves have so much character, but also the people there are so amazing, both fellow travelers and staff. I can't wait to go back!

If Animal House, an intentional community, a co-op, your best friend, and his hippie, divorced mother after her rehab stint, but before she found religion got together and had a love child, this joint would be it. Coffee, kindness, chararacter. It was all there!

We stayed three nights at the India house in a private room with shared showers. Great atmosphere and location. There was always someone to have a drink and a chat with. There aren't any stupid and restrictive rules, but everyone is respectful and friendly anyway! One of the best hostels in our USA trip.No breakfast but there's ample kitchen space to store food from the nearby supermarket, or the hostel staff can cook up cheap meals.Plenty of fridges for booze too!

I had a blast at India House Hostel, made a lot of great friends over the couple nights there, great location, I'll definitely stay there again next time I come to New Orleans

Staffmember Max could be less arrogant and less self centered. Bicycles could do with some maintenance. Apart from that, cool place. Grumpy but helpful owner. When I asked him for a silent room emphasizing "if possible" he helped me out. Room could have done with better curtains but was fine apart from that