Best Party Hostels
in New Orleans

Auberge NOLA Hostel New Orleans

The friendly owner and staff offer free nightly parties, daily social events and a great fun atmosphere. Located between the Garden District and the French Quarter, the great reviews and the fact that is a Hoscar winner for best hostel in USA 2018 should make it on of your options for a great time in New Orleans.

India House Hostel New Orleans

The only hostel in town with a swimming pool; also with a deck for sunbathing and a stage with regular live music (someone said jazz jam session?) and a friendly and buzzing atmosphere. With hot breakfasts on offer and low-priced evening meals, your best base to enjoy New Orleans!

HI New Orleans

Bourbon Street doesn’t just hum: it roars. HI New Orleans is in French Quarter, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Cat’s Meow on Bourbon Street, French Quarter. A Bourbon Street staple where karaoke starts at 8 pm and turns into a full-blown dance party by 11. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop on 941 Bourbon Street is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €17 a night and rated 9.7. The 9.7 rating puts HI New Orleans among the best-reviewed hostels in New Orleans.

The Quisby Hostel

Bourbon Street doesn’t just hum: it roars. The Quisby Hostel is in French Quarter, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Cat’s Meow on Bourbon Street, French Quarter. A Bourbon Street staple where karaoke starts at 8 pm and turns into a full-blown dance party by 11. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop on 941 Bourbon Street is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs free breakfast, useful for people arriving without a plan. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €17 a night and rated 10.0. The 10.0 rating puts The Quisby Hostel among the best-reviewed hostels in New Orleans.

Madame Isabelle's House in New Orleans

Bourbon Street doesn’t just hum: it roars. Madame Isabelle's House in New Orleans is in French Quarter, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Cat’s Meow on Bourbon Street, French Quarter. A Bourbon Street staple where karaoke starts at 8 pm and turns into a full-blown dance party by 11. Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop on 941 Bourbon Street is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €21 a night and rated 9.5. A 9.5 rating is consistently high for New Orleans, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

French Quarter

The epicentre of New Orleans nightlife, packed with bars, jazz clubs, and 24-hour po’boy shops. Bourbon Street is the main drag, but Royal and Dauphine Streets have quieter dive bars and art galleries. Most party hostels cluster here, so you’ll never walk more than 10 minutes to your bed.

Frenchmen Street

A 15-minute walk from Bourbon Street, this is where locals go for live music without cover charges. The three-block stretch between Royal and Esplanade Avenues has jazz clubs, reggae bars, and late-night food stalls. It’s safer and cheaper than the Quarter, with a younger crowd.

Garden District

A world away from the French Quarter’s chaos, with oak-lined streets and mansions. Magazine Street is the main artery, packed with vintage shops and cafés. Hostels here are quieter, but the St. Charles streetcar connects you to the French Quarter in 20 minutes. Ideal if you want a break from the party.

A Bourbon Street staple where karaoke starts at 8 pm and turns into a full-blown dance party by 11. The crowd is mostly 20-somethings on pub crawls, so it’s loud and friendly. Entry is free before 10 pm, but drinks are $10–12: go early for happy-hour wells at $6. Expect a line after midnight.

One of the oldest bars in the US, lit by candlelight and serving $5 daiquiris until 2 am. The piano player starts at 9 pm and takes requests: expect singalongs to Sweet Caroline by 11. It’s cash-only, so hit an ATM first. The courtyard is quieter if you need a break from the noise.

Frenchmen Street’s best jazz club, with no cover before 8 pm and $5 local beers. The stage is tiny, so you’ll be close enough to feel the sax player’s breath. Gets packed by 9 pm; arrive early to grab a table. No food, but you can bring your own snacks.

A dive bar with a jukebox and $3 wells during happy hour (4–7 pm). The crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers, and the bartenders will let you sample bitters if you ask nicely. Open 24 hours on weekends: useful if you miss last call elsewhere.

A wine garden in the Bywater with live jazz on the patio most nights. Order cheese plates and charcuterie at the bar, then grab a seat outside. It’s walk-in only, and the queue starts forming at 6 pm. A glass of wine costs $8–12, and the vibe is relaxed but social.

A gay bar with drag shows starting at 10 pm and $5 vodka sodas all night. The crowd is friendly and mixed, and the dance floor gets going after midnight. Cover is $10 on weekends, but it’s free if you arrive before 11 pm. Cash-only at the bar.