The India house hostel perfectly met my expectations, excellent value for money. The staff was very nice and helpful. It was very easy to get to the downtown (streetcar)

Stayed in February 2023

If I had to point out something it might maybe that there were no lamps next to the bed but that’s only a detail. Very cool place !

The atmosphere of the place was exactly what I was expecting from New Orleans. An old mansion inhabited by travelers, artists, oddities, art of all kind and overall very nice and easygoing people.

Stayed in February 2023

a little less social than expected but also was the off season i guess. quiet at night which was nice though

welcoming, clean, comfortable, friendly staff, convenient public transportation

Stayed in January 2023

Very basic furniture, only a bed and small table. When it was raining some water came into the room we stayed in.

Easy to reach by street car, private bathroom, cute cat. Staff is very friendly and can give recommendations on what to do in the city.

Stayed in November 2022

From the moment we arrived, all of the staff at the desk (and purring on the comfy chairs) were incredibly friendly and helpful. The main house is eclectic and fun, and the kitchen and dining area are very clean, and the separate house we were in had a very clean bathroom which was maintained throughout the stay.

Stayed in January 2023

Staff were really friendly and helpful! Easy enough to get in and out of town on the street cart.

Stayed in January 2023

We had 2 separate stays at India House in a private room with shared a shared bathroom. The first room was amazing, it was large and spacious. There were some loose floorboards in the room but nothing that you would be tripping over or falling into. The shared bathrooms in the first location were not dorm style at all, the shower and toilet were in individual rooms with locking doors. During the second stay, we were put in the adjacent house to the check-in. It was also a private room with a shared bathroom. This was a much smaller and darker room only being illuminated by a singular incandescent light bulb, there was a portable heater to keep the room warm which worked well. The shared bathrooms were more dormitory style in this location, the shower and toilet were in the same room and anyone can access them at any time. There are locking doors for the shower and toilet, so it's not just a curtain. Unfortunately, when we woke up on our 2nd night, we had no light in our room at all. We assumed the lightbulb had blown and notified the front desk. We went on our way to do some sightseeing and when we got back, we were told to go to the front desk. There was an electrical issue with the room so we were upgraded and moved for our last night at the hostel into a private room with a private ensuite bathroom. This was a great experience, the staff were very apologetic about the situation. The last room was spacious and we had a bunk bed this time. The bottom was a double while the top was a single which worked out well for us. It had been a while since my travel partner and I had bunk beds so it was a fun novelty during this trip. I will definitely stay at India House Hostel again. The location is prime since you will not be stuck in the downtown core and have other opportunities to explore. We walked up to City Park from the hostel and it was a fun little adventure. The street car stops outside the hostel and it was very convenient to get downtown.

Stayed in December 2022

There wasn't too much of interest within walking distance of the hostel, but the streetcar was useful to get to the French Quarter cheaply. Room was basic, but was one of the only reasonably-priced properties in New Orleans over a weekend.

Staff were welcoming and gave a brief tour of the facilities on arrival, which include a swimming pool and 24hr coffee. Location was a one block walk from the streetcar that will take you to the French Quarter. Staff are able to arrange an airport transfer for $30.

Stayed in December 2022

the cat

The staff

Stayed in September 2022

The mattress had a dip in the middle and so wasn’t very comfortable

Great service, size of room was good. Well equipped kitchen. Great vibe. Central location.

Stayed in November 2022

Poor insulation in the private room Smell in the room No additional blanket provided No bed tables

Price Cosiness of the common areas Cleanliness of the toilets Wifi

Stayed in November 2022

Excellent location while visiting New Orleans, cosy house

Stayed in November 2022

It was an unusual cold weekend and the room was absolutely freezing when we got there which made it really hard to sleep. We had a space heater but it took for ever to heat up the room. This is very silly, but as a recommendation: installing hooks in the shower to be able to put the towel somewhere. very cheap solution that would make the guest happy!

Location was great! Staff is super friendly and helpful! Beds were very comfortable and slept quite well! we stayed in the 4 bed dorm with private bathroom and it was perfect for our party of four girls!

Stayed in November 2022

l needed assistance for an urgent matter because as non-US I could not do it on my own. the staff wasn't able to assist. when backpacking for several months, you always go through challenging times and your hostel is "your home". so, did not feel "at home".

the atmosphere was good and the equipments were minimum but exactly what you needed.

Stayed in October 2022

The double bed was too short, so sleeping on the 1st 'floor' was difficult for me being taller. The room was large but the building in general was old. Needs some renovation. Parking is too small and might be difficult to find a spot. So, then parking somewhere on the street. Caught some cockroaches... The garden outside the house was full of people always and noisy. Difficult to relax. The hostel is quite far from the oldtown.

I stayed in a private room, which was one of the hostel's rooms with 2 doble beds. The hostel seemed like someone's home, who invites people to stay in it. Quite nice and cozy :) The staff was very friendly and helpful. So, this made the stay comfortable. There was a kitchen to make some food. Surprisingly, the bathroom on the 2nd floor was clean :) The house was full of people, nice and strange...

Stayed in October 2022

Could have been a bit cleaner.

Good location, friendly helpful staff.

Stayed in November 2022

A bit grubby all around; needs more deep cleaning and overall upkeep. At night the location off Canal St can feel a bit dodgy if on foot. Not enough blankets for chilly weather.

Location is excellent for touring the city and environs using public transit and walking. Main room is nice for hanging out and meeting people. (Coffee is great.) Outside tables nice for eating and winding down. Reception offers lots of advice for travelers. Kitchen is full-fledged and well organized and great for long stay frugal travelers. Private room is private when you need that. Has all that you need.

Stayed in October 2022

The private bathroom door did not stay closed

Had a double/twin bunk bed with a private bathroom. The facility was clean and the staff was nice and well organized. Right next to a Streetcar stop with 3 different lines. Great value!

Stayed in October 2022

Somes details like we didn't have garbage in the Room, miss some Little things like hooks for towel or night table but nothing big.

We stayed there 5 days, changing rooms 2 Times because I made differents reservations. First room was confortable, but smelling bad. Second room was Near the common toilet... Noisy. Last Room was way better. Staff is really nice, this is a good place to stay. It's used, but it's clean. If you see in comments that the swimming pool is dirty, it looks dirty but was actualy clean. They change it while we were there so now it's new and very clean. It's the only hostel in NO that have a swimming pool. Very Near the street car so it's useful. We enjoyed our stay even if it wasn't perfect, it's quite a good place with a good vibe!

Stayed in October 2022

No hot water, the walls very thin so you can hear everything like people coming in all day and night, fridge definitely needs to be cleaned out

i like the location, the staff was nice

Stayed in October 2022

Very friendly and helpful staff. The hostel is located within 3-minutes' walk from the streetcar stop. From there, you can quickly get to the French Quarter and other popular places. Good coffee. :)

Stayed in October 2022

Terrible WiFi

Almost everything!

Stayed in October 2022

It was less centrally located than I thought. Checking out the city center is more challenging.

I loved the vibe in the hostel, very nice jazzy music in the background, my room was just what was needed, with a good bed and very clean linen. Loved the swimming pool and chatting on the porch.

Stayed in October 2022

I booked I private room and I get a room of four beds for myself. Privete but less confort than expected

Location, common facilities

Stayed in September 2022

There was nothing we didn't like...really loved our time here!

We've been travelling for 3 months and this hostel was definitely the best hostel we've stayed in. Rooms are basic but the beds are very comfy and we slept so well! The pool was brilliant to have and we loved spending some time there relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere. The free coffee/tea as well as the (delicious) $7 meals that were offered meant we saved a lot of money by staying here. They also had free sun cream from time to time. The street car is literally 30 second walk away and takes you straight to the French Quarter and the cemeteries in 10 mins. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in September 2022