City House Hostel New Orleans

2.0 star property
Beaux Arts hostel near Canal Street

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fitness facility
Business centre
Game room
Library

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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129 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caesars Superdome
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory (10 Person Dorm )

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 Person Dorm)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Person Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

New Orleans

French Quarter stay.A stay at this French Quarter hostel places you steps from Canal Street and a 5-minute walk from Bourbon Street. Caesars New Orleans Casino and Caesars Superdome are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Canal at North Rampart Stop - 2 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zesty Creole - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ruby Slipper - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olde Nola Cookery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City House Hostel New Orleans

Beaux Arts hostel near Canal Street
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A library, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at City House Hostel New Orleans. For a fee, parking is available.

This Beaux Arts New Orleans hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
City House Hostel New Orleans offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 15 percent cleaning fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 40 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

City House Hostel
City House New Orleans
City House Hostel New Orleans New Orleans
City House Hostel New Orleans Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is City House Hostel New Orleans to the airport?

City House Hostel New Orleans is 15.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City House Hostel New Orleans have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City House Hostel New Orleans.

Does City House Hostel New Orleans offer free breakfast?

City House Hostel New Orleans does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City House Hostel New Orleans?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Caesars New Orleans Casino (12-min walk) and Fair Grounds Race Course (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at City House Hostel New Orleans?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at City House Hostel New Orleans?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for USD 40 per day.

Does City House Hostel New Orleans have a pool?

City House Hostel New Orleans does not have a pool.

Does City House Hostel New Orleans have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is City House Hostel New Orleans to downtown New Orleans?

City House Hostel New Orleans is 0.3 mi away from New Orleans.

City House Hostel New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 287 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was nice The location was perfect We definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, amazing staff, great environment around the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable space, friendly and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

A lovely place to stay the night before the cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ta'shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay it’s always my place to stay for a long overdue get away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walkable area, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaunpen

Location good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place in the center of everything
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel experience, will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place very comfortable I feel like home here ! The staff and everybody is very nice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Amenities
Such an amazing stay! Everyone who worked there was so welcoming and really went above and beyond in making everyone staying at the hostel feel welcomed! I was there for Mardi Gras and they did a great job in helping us plan things such as the parades! Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great I loved every minute of it it was very clean the staff is wonderful the security is great I will for sure use City hostel again when I come back to New Orleans.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great adventures

Its very a very friendly place where they do group trips together. The area is very accessible to bourbon street and Canal. Great n reasonably priced place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lemani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nikki is super engaging with guests and you can really tell that she enjoys to be apart of the afternoon group activities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff an amazing people. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and beneficial
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Orleans Hostel Life

The host Erika made my stay great . She has awesome energy !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay at City House. I would hands down book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Orleans City Hostel

My stay was amazing , the host Erika was the bomb. Very friendly , good energy. Best Host Yet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dainen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If the decor and layout were not enough, the staff in the guest as well completely make this feel like you’re on the set of MTV’s real world, In every imaginable way.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Saara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and cool staff. See you next time :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like the friendly staff. It felt like I made about a dozen new friends at this remarkable hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City House is a great place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful, it’s a 10 minute walk from Bourbon St., and there are a lot of great amenities. Be warned, though, they are very strict about their rules.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Austin Anil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing and friendly staff. But the room is a bit crowded, roommates were pretty mess
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Jair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and experience.

Had a great experience with the room, stay, and staff. Everybody was friendly and accommodating, and helped my first solo trip experience feel like I had friends with me. They readily gave me great recommendations and even showed us around during the daily activities. The rooms and bathrooms were also always available and very clean. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025