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How much do hostels in New Orleans cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in New Orleans, USA range from $20 to $71/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 6 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $26.
Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $20/night.
At $20/night and up, New Orleans is a mid-range hostel destination in USA.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 4 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-08T12:57:11.909Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include November 29 (one night),November 30 (one night),December 1 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
Other cities in USA
- Las Vegas hostel prices from $10/night
- Los Angeles hostel prices from $14/night
- Miami hostel prices from $15/night
- Santa Fe hostel prices from $21/night
- San Francisco hostel prices from $23/night
- Chicago hostel prices from $24/night
- Honolulu hostel prices from $30/night
- Washington DC hostel prices from $31/night
- San Diego hostel prices from $32/night
- Denver hostel prices from $35/night
- Austin hostel prices from $36/night
- Portland hostel prices from $36/night
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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 do hostels in New Orleans cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $26. Dorm beds currently range from $20 to $71/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in New Orleans?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in New Orleans include November 29, November 30, December 1.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in New Orleans?
HostelHound currently tracks 6 hostels in New Orleans, USA.
How much do hostels in New Orleans cost in December?
Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $20/night.
Is New Orleans affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?
New Orleans is a mid-range hostel destination in USA, with dorm prices starting from $20/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.