Find Cheap Hostels in New Orleans

By staying at a hostel you can spend less on lodging and use more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out cultural highlights like the live music venues in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: HI New Orleans - Hostel - Located steps from Canal Street. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. The Quisby - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Saint Charles at Erato Stop for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels and bed sheets in all rooms. India House Backpackers Hostel - 2-minute walk from Canal at Lopez Stop for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, lockers, and bed sheets. City House Hostel New Orleans - Located steps from Canal Street. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and an arcade/game room. You’ll find towels, showers, and lockers in all rooms. Auberge Nouvelle Orleans Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of St. Charles at Euterpe Stop and St. Charles at Melpomene Stop. Property features include free WiFi, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in New Orleans, one of Expedia’s 8 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 59°F. The rainiest months in New Orleans are August, July, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

Generally, New Orleans is known for its live music, museums, and historical sites. Major attractions include Canal Street, Bourbon Street, and Port of New Orleans. Get out into nature with places like New Orleans Musical Legends Park, Lafayette Square, and Jackson Square. Cultural attractions include National World War II Museum, Audubon Insectarium, and New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around New Orleans in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. Take advantage of metro transit at St. Charles at Common Stop, Carondelet at Gravier Stop, and St. Charles at Union Streetcar Stop. Train stations including New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Slidell Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.