Site 61 Hostel New Orleans

2.0 star property
Adults-only New Orleans hostel in Mid-City District with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception
Private 4 Person Bedroom with Shared Bathroom | Shared kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

Map
3701 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Xavier University of New Orleans
    19 min walk
  • City Park
    4 min drive
  • Caesars Superdome
    4 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

Mixed Gender Dormitory - 6 beds in Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Mixed Gender Dormitory - 4 Beds in Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 4 Person Bedroom w/ Private, Connected Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Private Queen Room, Dedicated Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

New Orleans

At Site 61 Hostel New Orleans you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Caesars Superdome and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Canal Street. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mid-City District hostel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Bourbon Street and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Caesars New Orleans Casino.

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Smoothie King Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bourbon Street - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Canal at Telemachus Stop - 9 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 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
As a guest of Site 61 Hostel New Orleans, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Site 61 Hostel New Orleans also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New Orleans hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1912
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Site 61 Hostel New Orleans offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

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

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea 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 lift
  • 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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

We've listed 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
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, American Express, Discover 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

Site 61 Hostel New Orleans offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$159.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

Yep, Site 61 Hostel New Orleans has a free self car park.

Is Site 61 Hostel New Orleans family-friendly?

No, Site 61 Hostel New Orleans is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

No, Site 61 Hostel New Orleans does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Site 61 Hostel New Orleans?

No, pets are not allowed.

Site 61 Hostel New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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!

8/10 Good

Jess G. , Panama City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel for the proce
I thought this was a great hostel, especially considering it was my first experience staying in one. The location was a little sketchy, but we didn't have any problems with people messing with us or our car. I just wouldn't walk anywhere alone. Even the staff will tell you the same. The hostel was very clean and the bathrooms were updated. I wish the temperature was cooler in the rooms because I tend to heat up at night, but there is a box fan in each room. Breakfast was small- cereal, bagels, oatmeal, orange juice, and coffee. For me it was fine, but my stepdad thought we would be having a buffet (haha). There's balconies on the top floor to sit and relax, along with a nice patio on the back that is fenced in. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and would definitely stay here again!