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India House Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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124 S Lopez St, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • National World War II Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jackson Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

India House Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Mid-City District
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
India House Backpackers Hostel offers 100 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hostel offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This New Orleans hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace.

India House Backpackers Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
India House Backpackers Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property's policy is to accept bookings only from out-of-state students and travelers who are not citizens of the United States. A valid student ID or non-US passport must be provided at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 5 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 7 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Cash App
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

India House Backpackers Hostel New Orleans
India House Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

India House Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 157 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing check-in was I a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing bohemian experience. I will use the Hostel for any of my future stays in the city of New Orleans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Service, Cold Room, Thin Walls, A Bit Unclean

My first night was in the lagniappe room that faces the street. Unfortunately that night got down to 46°, I was very cold. The oil radiator was faulty & dangerous. The front legs twisted under it & wouldn't stay up. Fell over while hot and I almost burned myself picking it up. Spark that outlet when plugging in. Front desk offered to put another in, double danger + no heat? No thanks. Couldn't reach the ceiling fan strings. I flipped the switch to turn it off. While it was on it was too cold. While off, the tepid heat from the radiator was not being circulated. I was in a winter tech coat with a heavy sweater underneath, a sports athletic jacket underneath and a tank top under that and was still freezing with thermal leggings on. Front desk switched it immediately, great service, poor equipment. Get a space heater. Brought my own, but no discount. Bedding was clean & the bed was made up well. Blankets are quite light. Room is drafty, not well kept up in re: aesthetic repairs, like your family member's older house that is clean but has seen quite a bit. There's noise from the hostel with people playing music, talking loudly. Guest next door wasn't snoring very loud but I heard everything. Heard footsteps above me but apparently there is no room above. (uhhh? :S) Bathroom was very clean. Only small body towel per bed. Needs extra towels or mat. Extremely slippery tile. I fell. Communal kitchen area was uncleanly. A worker was barefoot for days, was handling linens for rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit again!

The Indian House is an excellent place to stay. This was my first hostel ever and i enjoyed it! I had a private room with a full bed and stayed in the Jezebel room. From the look of it, i thought the bed would be flat and feel every spring, well I though wrong. The mattress was comfortable but my only complaint slightly was the need of more pillows. The showers were efficient, just wait for the water to get warm and its a go! The shower heads are placed overtop of your head but you can make it work! There is plenty of room to store your food, open kitchen with everything you need in reference to pots pans etc. There is a sitting area with local information, where to eat, what events are happening and areas of NOLA to visit. Indian House owns a whole block with hostels and it is an old home with vintage findings but is very clean, full of history, rustic findings and staff are always in site. The staff are helpful and friendly. The pond with the alligator and bench was one of my favorites; to wake up, make English tea, have a smoke, enjoy the breeze! An excellent stay, great pricing and I will return again!!! This was a pleasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sally, Oshkosh

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
I liked that they had coffee and a full kitchen we could make our own meals. Very clean and surprising very safe. Could use better pillows and could provide there guess with wash cloths not just a single towel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and environment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

giulia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, neighborhood pretty good but a couple of surrounding areas not great, but trolley stop really close by, so not really a concern. Staff super helpful, local knowledge always the best. Property itself is the kind of really cool spot you come to know using hostels when travelling.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sydne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would’ve been a nice and interesting place to stay if there was more upkeep. I also found a syringe and needle in one of the toilet stalls, also the showers were behind a screen door which exposes them to the outside which is not a pleasant experience for winter temperatures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaunte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok. We got there late, like 10pm. Staff seemed irritated and said one of my rooms was no longer available. My Uncle who can’t climb stairs was told he had to have a top bunk because his bottom was given away. He slept on the couch downstairs just to be told the next morning that his room was still available. She was like I know for sure because I prepped it. We followed her and sure enough it was ready and this was at 9am. He slept sitting up on a couch all because someone was sleepy I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great location to get downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Palmer

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juscelino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.deal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time at India House! It really was a true hostel experience, getting to talk to many travellers of different walks of life. Easy streetcar access and the neighborhood was very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel!

Friendly atmosphere. Will stay again. Will recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stéphane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- getting blisters and scraping your knuckles every time someone opens your room door - not being able to turn off the fan because the ceiling is too high and the chain doesn't come down within reach, even when you climb onto the bed - no soundproofing, you can hear everything that happens in the bathroom day and night and in the next room - waiting 3 days to get an iron (some people sleep with it!) - a completely messy laundry room and old vertical drum washing machines that don't wash - people who spend hours talking, laughing and partying in the courtyard EVERY night until 3 or 4 in the morning - having to go to sleep somewhere else to be able to sleep peacefully and not be exhausted the next day...! That's what staying here is like. I rather recommend Hostel International on Canal Street instead, closer to the city center, much more respectful (and clean!) and for the same price.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect budget accommodation. We were in the Green House and had the "Ocean View" room LOL (it overlooks the pool). The beds were comfortable, the AC worked fine, and it was perfectly quiet at night. Never had to wait for the toilet or shower down the hall. The shower was decent but the sink definitely needs more water pressure. Safe area, had no issues parking the car on the street. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed.met fellow travellers.was close to tram to get into town.also had swim in pool
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Hyunjin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024