HI NEW ORLEANS HOSTEL, New Orleans

The hostel sits on Canal Street in the city centre, a 16-minute walk from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and a 20-25 minute walk to iconic spots like Cafe Du Monde. The French Quarter and its nightlife are within a few minutes on foot. The E1 airport bus stops a two-minute walk away, and the Canal streetcar runs right outside, making it easy to cover the city without a car. Union Station is also nearby for train arrivals.

Options include male, female, and mixed dorms in 4-, 6-, and 8-bed configurations, plus private rooms (some with en-suite bathrooms) and family rooms. All beds come with sheets, towels, a pillow, duvet, and extra blankets. Dorm beds have a privacy curtain, personal light, and a built-in locker that locks with the room key card (no padlock needed). Private rooms feature a TV with streaming services, a work desk, and parquet floors. Road-facing rooms can experience significant street noise from traffic and streetcars; earplugs are available at reception. Rooms with windows that cannot be opened may feel stuffy; the air conditioning is centrally controlled.

Besame, located within the hostel, offers a traditional ambience with brunch and dinner menus featuring vegetarian options. There is also a bar and a snack bar. A full shared kitchen is available 24 hours for self-catering, including ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. The immediate area on Canal Street and Bourbon Street provides numerous nearby restaurants for other cuisines.

The hostel provides a billiard table and a games room, along with a movie room for evening entertainment. Board games and puzzles are also available. The communal lounges offer a spacious environment for socialising or remote work.

The property has a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi in rooms, a lift to all floors, and a minimarket on site. Daily housekeeping is available on request. Free luggage storage can be used before check-in and after checkout. Safety features include key-card access throughout, CCTV in common areas and outside, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. A safety deposit box is free. The hostel is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and features for disabled guests.