HI New Orleans Hostel

1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 603-3850 [email protected]
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Get to Know HI New Orleans

HI New Orleans hostel near the French Quarter will help you experience everything from crawfish and beignets to jazz and zydeco. Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, we’re just steps away from the live music, restaurants, and clubs of Bourbon Street. You can easily explore this vibrant city by hopping on the Canal Street streetcar right outside our front door.

Housed in a completely renovated historic building, this new hostel opened in 2019 with first-class dorms and private rooms featuring ample storage, light, and charging stations for each traveler. Its spectacular interior mezzanine, expansive guest kitchen and dining room, and spacious common areas will wow hostel newbies and veterans alike. Meet locals and fellow travelers in our spacious guest lounge, or ask about our self-guided tours to discover the city beyond the beads and masks. If you’re wondering where to stay on your next visit to New Orleans, look no further!

The Basics

Check-in: 3 p.m.

Check-out: 11 a.m.

Pets not allowed

Maximum length of stay is 14 days per calendar year

Amenities

Work Space

Privacy Curtains for Bunk Beds

Personal Power & USB Outlets

Eco-friendly

Private Bathrooms

Game Room

Onsite Café

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Room Types

4 bed dorm

Number of Guests: 4

6 bed dorm

Number of Guests: 6

8 bed dorm

Number of Guests: 8

Private Queen Ensuite

Number of Guests: 2
Room has Ensuite bathroom

Private Queen with Bunks Ensuite

Number of Guests: 4
Room has Ensuite bathroom

Group Travel

Groups of 10 or more at HI New Orleans are required to book through our Group Sales and Services team. We recognize that every group comes to New Orleans with different needs, and we can help make your experience in the Big Easy a unique and memorable one.

What's Nearby

A private family room at HI New Orleans hostel with turquoise-colored walls and one freshly made full-sized bed with crisp white linens and one set of twin-sized bunk beds with crisp white linens.

St. Louis Cemetery #1

.3 mi. away

A private family room at HI New Orleans hostel with turquoise-colored walls and one freshly made full-sized bed with crisp white linens and one set of twin-sized bunk beds with crisp white linens.

French Market

.8 mi. away

A private family room at HI New Orleans hostel with turquoise-colored walls and one freshly made full-sized bed with crisp white linens and one set of twin-sized bunk beds with crisp white linens.

Jackson Square

.6 mi away

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Awards & Honors

HostelWorld Hoscars

HI New Orleans Hostel is the recipient of HostelWorld's 2025 award for best large hostel in North & Central America

Best Large Hostel in North & Central America 2025

Best Hostel in North America - 2024 HostelWorld Hoscars

Best Large Hostel in North America - 2024 HostelWorld Hoscars

Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2020

Green Globe Certification 2020

Other Awards & Certifications

This hostel is Proud Certified by Booking.com

 

HI New Orleans hostel is is the recipient of a Booking.com traveller's award for 2025