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Site 61 Hostel New Orleans

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Staircase
Living area
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3701 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Xavier University of New Orleans
    19 min walk
  • Three Palms Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Canal at Telemachus Stop
    9 min walk
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Mixed Gender Dormitory - 6 beds in Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Gender Dormitory - 6 beds in Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Gender Dormitory - 4 Beds in Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Person Bedroom w/ Private, Connected Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Queen Room, Dedicated Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room, Dedicated Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Female-only Gender Dormitory - 4 Beds in Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female-only Gender Dormitory - 4 Beds in Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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$199 total
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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

With a stay at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans in New Orleans (Mid-City District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Canal Street and Caesars Superdome. .This hostel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bourbon Street and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Caesars New Orleans Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 3 min drive
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive
  • Smoothie King Center - 4 min drive
  • Bourbon Street - 5 min drive
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Canal at Telemachus Stop - 9 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mandina's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mona's Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Happiness - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Site 61 Hostel New Orleans

Adults-only New Orleans hostel in Mid-City District with free parking
Site 61 Hostel New Orleans offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This New Orleans hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1912
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 5.00 per stay
  • Service fee: 4.95 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Site 61 Hostel New Orleans
Site 61 Hostel
Site 61 New Orleans
Site 61
Site 61 Hostel Orleans Orleans
Site 61 Hostel New Orleans New Orleans
Site 61 Hostel New Orleans Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Site 61 Hostel New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellect reception service...staff was friendly and knowledgeable of surrounding NOLA area to assist making my stay a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kobe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cramped house ran by non-locals who make up rules based on how they feel. No breakfast, laundry is $10, messy rooms, and roommates will regularly wake you up in the night. Was removed from my room on the second night of a one week trip with no refund. Dangerous area and unhelpful "staff."
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

San antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place to stay. Close enough to the city for a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Look elsewhere for better value on holidays/events
TLDR: Positive hostel experience, but at an average of $190/night for a private room during Jazz Fest, the extra $20-50 of a hotel room is worth it for the attached bathroom, additional amenities, and extra space. Pros: Beautiful restored building. Basic breakfast. Staff was helpful and other guests were friendly. Great AC, comfortable beds, and mostly very clean and quiet. Note that unless you arrive before 4-6 pm, you need to contact the property in advance to get contactless check-in instructions. Cons: Other reviews have commented on the type of neighborhood... The hostel is on a block that is indeed a bit sketchy, and it neighbors a junk yard and busy road (see pic). But you only need to walk a block to get to a scenic residential neighborhood. I did feel safe the whole time. Keep in mind that the private room is veryyy small. The door also didn't stay closed unless you locked it, which became annoying if one person stayed in the room while the other went to the bathroom. There were only 3 shared bathrooms on the hall, so there was sometimes a line, and they lacked a shelf to put a toiletry bag on. Mostly, given all the above, I found the hostel to be far too expensive for what you get, and I'd recommend finding a hotel instead.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a chain.
Beautiful old house, with a variety of accommodation choices. My room was huge, if sparely furnished, with a comfortable bed and good linens. Communal kitchen available, but in NOLA why would you want to cook! Mid town area, easy access to public transport and a number of good restaurants within an easy walk. I had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe and rip-off! Property in unsafe neighborhood with limited parking on street. Booked a 2 night stay but when arrived in the early evening, around 5pm,front door locked and not able to check in. Called number posted on front door for hostel employee to check in several times, but no answer and no call back. Charged for 2 nights for room we never stayed in. RIP OFF! Hostel was old and rundown from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel over hotel any day
This was the first time being in a hostel, and I just want to say that it was safer than being in a hotel room somewhere else during a solo trip. The area wasn’t too bad, but I’m glad I had roommates that were nice as well. Whenever I’m in New Orleans again, I will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was lovely! The site was very clean and the building was old and beautiful. The staff was very kind and helpful. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice stay at the Hostel, everything looked as expected. We requested a late check in, which wasn’t a problem, just make sure when they send you the information, they include the door code, to get in!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mukesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice experience, super responsive staff and with good clean shared bathrooms and free coffees and snacks.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Site 61 gave my partner and I a self-sufficient, comfortable, and clean basecamp to explore New Orleans. The hostel is close to any bus line, with a 20 min walk to the nearest trolley stop. The house is next to a busy highway, but inside is quiet and peaceful. The service was mixed, due to only having one person on staff at a time. Our original room got double-booked, which led to an awkward and frustrating change when we first arrived, unlocking the door to someone already asleep. We ended up in a private double, small and simple, but perfect for our needs. I enjoyed the backyard area and can imagine the space is great in the summer, with an outside bar. The community kitchen with double sinks and portable stove made cooking easy. Site 61 strikes a nice balance between cleanliness, privacy, and group spaces, as far as hostels go. The service staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
You get what you pay for. Pros: The hostel itself was fairly clean and the bathrooms were cleaned daily. Most of the staff are extremely friendly. Nice study/lounge room and patio. WiFi was not working when I got there but they fixed it by the next day. Room temperature was ok. Not too loud outside. Cons: Disorganized check in. Never received key to the room so it was unlocked all the time. Door to shared room wasn’t working closing properly. Shared room smelled like alcohol. No oven or stove, just a microwave and hot plate. Disorganized check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

XINXING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

debajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to revisit, amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place
They did a lovely job remodeling the place. I had a emergecy to handle shortiy after I arrived out of town and they were kind enough to refund my stay. Cassie and the rest of the staff there are easily approachable and friendly. Trust me if you wanna stay in New Orleans give this place a shot you wont be dissapointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house has its own culture that I can't express in words. Cass oversees the hostel pretty well and I love how she responded fast to my request in the Whatsapp group even it's out of work hours. She deserves 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely home hostel
I love this hostel! With a southern home vibe, Site 61 is surprisingly clean and spacious. The building retains an antebellum feel but because it's recently renovated so you still get the modern comfort. My favorite part about this hostel is that the hallway has eight private bathrooms, so you have the toilet, the sink, and shower in each bathroom - there's virtually no way you won't find an unoccupied bathroom! The bed is super comfortable too, which is absolutely perfect for resting after a whole night of debauchery. The hostel's only potential downside is its somewhat sketchy neighborhood, but really, you should be hopping on and off your cab ride and enter the building anyway, so it's not like you'll be walking around outside too much. Oh yeah, it's only a 10 minute ride from French Quarter and the Garden District, so if you are a tourist in NOLA who don't want to splurge on hotels, Site 61 is your pick!