Twice the Fun, Half the Price—This is your firsthand guide to the absolute best hostels in New Orleans. Expect super social vibes, perfect for solo travelers to meet new friends, join fun events, and create those unforgettable travel stories we all love. My favorite hostels in New Orleans truly have it all, loved by backpackers like you and me!
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Looking for the best hostel in New Orleans? Look no further than the Best Hostel in New Orleans! With a prime location, top-notch amenities, and friendly staff, this hostel is the perfect choice for travelers seeking an affordable and comfortable stay in the Big Easy.
Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, you'll find everything you need for an unforgettable New Orleans experience at the Best Hostel in New Orleans.
Auberge NOLA Hostel - best for Family-Friendly Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
Site 61 Hostel - best for Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
How much are hostels in New Orleans?
Let's talk about hostel prices in New Orleans. This graph shows you typical, average prices for a bed in a dorm and for a private room. Simply mouse-over to see rates for each month.
Prices can vary a lot, especially on high-season, weekends, and special holidays such as New Years Eve.
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Based on our data, Madame Isabelle's House In has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Madame Isabelle's House In In is a charming and tastefully decorated accommodation that features architectural characteristics of old New Orleans houses. Guests are welcomed to feel at home and enjoy every part of the house. The house is located in a vibrant neighborhood that offers delicious restaurants and local bars.
Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street are within walking distance, and a bus stop is conveniently located at the corner of the street. Madame Isabelle's House In offers private rooms with cable TV, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom, as well as dormitory rooms.
Guests can relax in the hidden courtyard garden with an outdoor deck and a Jacuzzi hot tub. The beds are equipped with new, 8-inch mattresses and linens.
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2 HI New Orleans Hostel
Rating: 9.3
Dorm: from $27.35/night
Private Room: from $102.69/night
Based on our data, HI New Orleans Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
HI New Orleans Hostel is an award-winning, recently renovated, and modernized historic building, located across the street from the French Quarter. It offers a variety of immaculately clean first-class dorms and private rooms with thoughtful amenities such as electronic locks, lockers, privacy curtains, bunk lights, charging ports, and super comfy mattresses.
HI New Orleans Hostel features a spectacular interior mezzanine, expansive kitchen, and dining room, spacious common areas, and free or inexpensive hostel tours and events. Besame, the local restaurant partner, offers cocktails and exquisite Latin American cuisine.
HI New Orleans Hostel provides fantastic WiFi coverage and is a proud signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative.
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3 Auberge NOLA Hostel
Rating: 9.1
Dorm: from $31.00/night
Private Room: from $89.85/night
Based on our data, Auberge NOLA Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Auberge NOLA Hostel, located in the Lower Garden District, is a top-rated hostel that offers a great atmosphere and nightly parties. The hostel is situated between the Garden District and the French Quarter, just one block away from the main transportation Streetcar.
Guests can enjoy a variety of free amenities including street parking, luggage storage, towels and linens, lockers, and WiFi. Auberge NOLA Hostel also features several common areas, a cinema room, outdoor courtyard with BBQ, and all private rooms come with an ensuite.
The friendly staff provides guests with maps and information to help plan their stay, and social events are held every night of the week.
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4 Site 61 Hostel
Rating: 8.5
Dorm: from $25.33/night
Private Room: from $84.33/night
Based on our data, Site 61 Hostel has the cheapest price on Hostelworld.
Site 61 Hostel provides an eccentric and welcoming environment for travelers to connect with one another. Offering both private and dorm rooms, Site 61 Hostel values sustainability and cleanliness while still being affordable. The staff is friendly and guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, security cameras in public areas, and complimentary coffee and tea.
On weekends, a continental breakfast is also included. The building itself was originally a family residence and rooming house built in 1912 and has since been designated as a historic site. While maintaining its early-20th century features, the building has been renovated to include modern amenities like air conditioning and additional bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy the nearby restaurants, free street parking, and easy access to public transportation. A minimum booking of 2 nights is required.
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