Name: Madame Isabelle's House
Address: 1021 Kerlerec Street, New Orleans, LA
Telephone: (888) 416-0458
Rating: 4.5

Quirky, Cozy, and Steps from the French Quarter Beat

Why Concert-goers love it

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for a social, budget-friendly base

Solo travelers chasing a memorable live set or festival

Couples making a romantic weekend of it

Fans who want a quiet place to chill after a gig

Budget-conscious music lovers who want easy access to venues

Food and Drink Options

shared kitchen

Nightlife Options

What People Say

friendly, social vibe

excellent location

Areas for Improvement

The Bottom Line

budget-friendly, social stay close to New Orleans' best music venues

Madame Isabelle's House Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Excellent (4.45 out of 5)

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One of the best hostels...

Liked: Fantastic place. Charming old house with staff who really make an effort to provide things for guests, get them involved in activities, and help them to enjoy the city. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in.

Get rid of smoking weed...

Liked: The location was good. The free food was a great gesture, but it wasn't good. Boiled eggs, and cold wrapped ham and bread. Yuck!The dinners were sketchy, I didn't eat them. But like i said a good gesture.
Disliked: I am a smoker, but i didn't like that the grounds were not smoke free. Trying to sit out in the back the staff were ALWAYS smoking weed or cigarettes, it made it hard to even want to be outside on the property. The smell is horrible. Walking into the building is the same thing, someone is always smoking as you're walking in, yuck. If your property was smoke free it would be a better place.The bed I slept on was harder than the ground. Super uncomfortable, one night i slept outside in the little shack they have due to the uncomfortable bed. (The outside furniture was more comfortable)I was told i could use the staff bathroom when i checked in but one night when i did i was yelled at by female staff as i was showering. Super rude!

Exceptional

Very good

Thanks so much to the...

Liked: I loved the social atmosphere in this funky little NOLA hostel!
Disliked: An extra bathroom separate to the bedrooms would be awesome.

Exceptional

Friendly folks and a safe,...

Liked: For a hostel, it was on the good side. Secure with a great location and loanable umbrellas. Beds were about what you expect and there was a haunted toilet which was kind of weird and fit the vibe. The other bathrooms were all good though.
Disliked: Not a huge fan when the upper bunks have no space on the ground nearby to get yourself sorted. Had to store my bag in a closet on the far side of the room that blocked the door when I needed access to it.

We would stay here again.

Liked: The place was clean, well positioned in the city, and a good deal. The staff was very friendly and the whole place had a very nice vibe to it. We didn't use the common areas much, but they were well appointed.

I had a jamabalast here!

Liked: This is in a nice quite spot only moments away from the French Quarter. The free breakfast is wonderful and has some for everyone, I am vegan so had peanut butter and jam bagels every morning with coffee! They also provide free food throughout the week, make sure you're there on a Wednesday for the jambalaya! Even if you aren't definitely take a picture of the recipe on the side of the fridge. The mixed shared room was clean and comfortable. Although there is one toilet and shower shared between (10?) people from two rooms, I never had to wait long or at all to use it. The staff and other travellers were all so incredibly friendly. This place is perfect.
Disliked: Getting my hostel rental bike stolen. Not an issue with the hostel, but do be weary while you are out an about in New Orleans. GET INSURANCE!