India House Backpackers Hostel

Very unlike hostel experience that really captures the essence of New Orleans. Pool was great, and a very diverse, interesting mix of people!

Mistake don't do it.....

Place had awesome vibes. Pool was a nice oasis after sightseeing. Loved the common areas. Plenty of outdoor seating and great coffee. Also the area is great. Walking distance to great restaurants outside the tourist area and I even walked to city park. Def recommended

Wow, so well decorated! Such a unique place with a cozy outdoor space and swimming pool. Lovely people as well, which made me and my brother feel right at home. We had a nice little room to sleep. Definitely will book here when coming back!

Amazing place full of amazing people. Stay here if you want to befriend other cool likeminded travelers from around the country/world. Staying at India House made our trip to New Orleans so amazing!! Will stay there any time I’m back.

Great place to stay just wish locals would be able to stay the night here

Overall facilities appeared extremely old; fun decor and probably historic - interesting and unique. We had a private room on the second floor which was quite large with two bunk beds on either side of the room. The floor at the center of the room was significantly bowed - it had separated from the wall by about 2 inches and light from the room below was visible and flickered from the first floor ceiling fan. We did not feel safe walking in the center of the room and kept to the edges. Everything else worked for us but if we were to go back, I would avoid the upper floors of the main hostel - they have another house next door, and maybe cabins in the back (might be for staff thought...)

Structure appeared extremely old; super trippy decor; interesting and unique - very different from typical budget lodging such as a Motel 6. Almost a caricature of a hostel. Might not appeal to all. We stayed in the building next door (I think they called it the "balcony" room - no balcony. It was very small, quiet and we felt safe. Bus and trolley lines were very close. Overall vibe of the place was great.

Amazing stay, especially on a budget. You get to meet lots of fun and interesting people. The staff is super nice and they keep the place really clean.

Staff was amazing check-in was I a great time

Great

Amazing bohemian experience. I will use the Hostel for any of my future stays in the city of New Orleans.

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.

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!

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.

Great staff and environment

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.

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.

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.

Was great location to get downtown.