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.

Linkup Events

Book now to join hostel-organised events over your dates.
Pizza and Games Welcome Party
13 Nov

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

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

9.6Superb(1487)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.2
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.6
Stayed in Oct 2025
10
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Patrick
Male, 31-40, USA
Had a great experience, the staff was especially wonderful.
Stayed in Oct 2025
10
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Andrea
Female, 31-40, USA
This is truly the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The facilities were a dream. I stayed in an 8-bed dorm where each bed felt like an enclosed pod with a curtain for privacy, a light, an outlet, and a shelf to store things. The bathrooms and showers are all private for just one person. The lockers are big enough for your carry-on and a backpack and open/close with your magnetic room key. The staff were amazingly helpful with the small issue I had. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed in Oct 2025
10
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Richard
Female, 41+, England
Great place to stay, enjoyed meeting folks from all over.
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Location

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