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: The Quisby - 2-minute walk from Saint Charles at Erato Stop for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a bar. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. HI New Orleans - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Canal at North Rampart Stop for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. City House Hostel New Orleans - Located steps from Canal Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Madame Isabelle’s House In New Orleans - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of North Rampart at Esplanade Stop. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets 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, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. 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 85°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 60°F. Average annual precipitation for New Orleans is 41 inches.

Generally, New Orleans is known for its live music, museums, and historical sites. Major attractions include Canal Street, Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, and Bourbon Street. Get out into nature with places like Jackson Square, New Orleans Musical Legends Park, and Lafayette 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.