About

We are a proud recipient of HostelWorld's “Best Large Hostel in North & Central America” award for 2025!

Our completely renovated and modernized historic building features a spectacular interior mezzanine, expansive kitchen and dining room, and spacious common areas. HI New Orleans will wow hostel newbies and veterans alike with our comfortable rooms and thoughtful amenities, including fast free WiFi. Proceed right through our lobby to visit Bésame, our local restaurant partner, for cocktails and exquisite Latin American cuisine.

Located just across the street from the French Quarter, HI New Orleans is truly centrally located with quick access to many of our city's vibrant neighborhoods and must-see attractions. You can experience everything from crawfish and beignets to zydeco and parades, and so much more.

HI New Orleans features immaculately clean first-class dorms with ample storage, electronic locks and lockers with in-locker charging, bunk lights, privacy curtains, sturdy bunks, super comfy mattresses, and tons of modern single-occupancy hallway baths and showers. Our private rooms all feature a Queen Bed, modern ensuite bathrooms, Chromecast TVs, and room safes. Book our Queen with Bunks private room to include a bunk bed and accommodate four.


HI New Orleans Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 48 hours before arrival.

Check in from 3pm to 3am local time.
Check out before 11am local time.

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit card, or debit card. Credit cards must be in the guest's name; gift cards are not accepted.
This property may pre-authorize your card before arrival.

Taxes not included - 16.2%
Taxes not included - city occupancy tax 1 USD per person per night.

As an accommodation for travelers, HI New Orleans cannot accommodate residents of Orleans Parish, nor adjoining parishes.

Valid Government-Issued Photo Identification is required of all guests to check in.

General:

Reception: 24 hours.
No curfew.
Nonsmoking.
All rooms are within guest-access-only areas.
The maximum period of stay is 14 days within a calendar year.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Postal Service
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Reviews

9.2Superb(1674)
  • Value for Money
    9.2
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.0
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

HI New Orleans offers a fantastic stay in a prime location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests praise the exceptional cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the convenience of private bathrooms. The friendly staff and well-equipped facilities, including a large kitchen, enhance the experience. It's ideal for travellers seeking a secure and comfortable base.

Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
B
Bethan
Female, 31-40, England
Fantastic location and really comfortable beds, fully equipped with curtains, lights, shelving and plugs. Nice big locker too, lockable with key card. Facilities were fantastic, big kitchen and lounging areas and loads of individual bathrooms on each floor meaning you never have to wait. Everything spotlessly clean.
Stayed in Oct 2026
8.6
K
Karyn
Female, 31-40, USA
Overall good stay, the room I stayed in had little sound proofing and being on Canal was very loud
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
A
Angela
Female, 41+, USA
This Hostle is one of the best. It is so much goid to say about my stay. The staff was very attentive and friendly! Everything was extremely clean, and well organized. The bathrooms were ckean, and the bed was very comfortable. i Loved that the key card also worked on your private locker!! The location is perfect, a quick 8 min. walk to the bus 202 that takes you straight to the airport! Public transportation is right outside of the front door. I'm a solo traveler, and I always felt safe. 10/10!
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Location

1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, USA
0.2km from city centre