New Orleans
USA · Price calendar
Dorm beds in New Orleans, USA range from $23 to $59/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 6 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 13, Jul 14, Jul 15.
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Hostel prices in New Orleans, USA
A typical dorm night in New Orleans runs about $26.
Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $23/night) and September the most expensive (from $26/night).
At $23/night and up, New Orleans is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in USA.
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Hostels we track in New Orleans
Local knowledge for New Orleans
Where to stay
The Marigny and Bywater sit just downriver from the French Quarter and are where most budget travelers actually stay. Frenchmen Street is the main drag, walkable to the Quarter but without the Quarter's hostel prices.
Getting around
- Skip Bourbon Street covers. Frenchmen Street has free live music almost every night. Walk between the Spotted Cat, d.b.a., and Bamboula's and tip the bands directly.
- The St. Charles streetcar runs from Canal Street through the Garden District all the way to Carrollton for a low flat fare. It covers more of the city than most people realize.
- Do not book Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest weekend without planning months ahead. Dorms sell out and prices easily triple. If those dates are flexible, shifting even one week out saves real money.
When to go
June through August is the cheapest window, when the heat and humidity thin the crowds, while February (Mardi Gras) and late April through early May (Jazz Fest) are when hostels fill up fastest and rates spike the most.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in New Orleans cost per night?
Dorm beds in New Orleans currently range from $23 to $59/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in New Orleans?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in New Orleans are July 13, July 14, July 15.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in New Orleans?
HostelHawk currently tracks 6 hostels in New Orleans, USA.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in New Orleans?
Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in New Orleans, with dorm beds from $23/night.
Is New Orleans affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?
New Orleans is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in USA, with dorm prices starting from $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in New Orleans?
The Marigny and Bywater sit just downriver from the French Quarter and are where most budget travelers actually stay. Frenchmen Street is the main drag, walkable to the Quarter but without the Quarter's hostel prices.
What is the best time of year to visit New Orleans?
June through August is the cheapest window, when the heat and humidity thin the crowds, while February (Mardi Gras) and late April through early May (Jazz Fest) are when hostels fill up fastest and rates spike the most.