New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 12 min drive
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Nonno's Cajun Cuisine And Pastries - 4 min walk
Port of Call - 4 min walk
Verti Marte - 8 min walk
Dat Dog - 8 min walk
Habana Outpost - 2 min walk
About this property
Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel
Hostel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Bourbon Street
Café du Monde and Jackson Square are located near Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating
Languages
English, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Full-sized refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - June 2020
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
More
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Local maps
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans
Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel New Orleans
Frequently asked questions
Is Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel located?
Located in Faubourg Marigny, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Canal Street and Mississippi River are also within 1 mi (2 km). North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Saint Claude at Pauger Stop is 6 minutes.
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Madame Isabelle's House In New Orleans - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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My home away from home in the French Quarter. Cozy, comfortable, quiet, interesting guests from all over the world. Great location, nice homey breakfast, terrific value for the money.
Absolutely loved my stay here. I was upgraded to single queen suite seeing that I was traveling alone. Super friendly staff and guests. I would definitely recommend this stay and I'll definitely be back!
Great place to stay. Very cozy hostel with so much character. The staff was absolutely amazing. Biggest compliant was our flight was late so we couldn't spend more time there.
Benjamin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela
12 June 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Madam Isabelle
I stayed at Madam Isabelle this weekend and the service was friendly and they were helpful. It was clean and very relaxing. Not too far from the quarter. Everything about this place was amazing! I will definitely go back!
The location, price and atmosphere were great. This is a hostel run by young travelers with great attitudes. They organize daily events and we were lucky enough to enjoy vegetarian jambalaya and the company of other residents and staff. Our room was private with ensuite bath and patio. I will recommend Madame Isabelles to my friends and hope to return in the future.
Great little spot for inexpensive community vibes!
We have never stayed in a hostel before and for our first this is a great place to start, all others may pale in comparison. This home is historic and it is humid here but the place was really clean. I liked being able to come and go as I pleased. My only request would be for better water pressure.
A hostel with dormitory and individual rooms.
A great quite place to stay near Bourbon and Frenchman Street.
Interesting, mainly young visitors from all over the world.
Friendly staff organizing events like Jambalaya Dinner, music club nights, etc.
Value for money!
We would return there again.
Marcel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
7 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good if you set proper expectations
Thin walls, stained sheets, some purposely wonky construction techniques, HVAC controls a mystery, and did not receive our late arrival entrance code via email, so had to wait for an employee to come out to help us enter. All that said, it was an interesting communal experience. Definitely not luxurious, but for a younger person could be a lot of fun. Great location, street parking easily accessible.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Carlos
6 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very unique hostel property. Near enough the French Quarter and VERY near Frenchman Lane to be convenient for walking. Staff and management are fantastic. Room clean and neat but no in suite bathroom- shared. Bunkroom next door was noisy until ~ 1AM but it was new years, so OK.
Area around property is borderline sketchy so watch yourself and car.
I had a great stay here. So many amazing people to meet and a fun, chilled atmosphere that the staff have worked hard to foster. It’s in walking distance to the best live music. Beatrice and Sean are so helpful. The only downside for me is the mosquito issue. I know they are trying to fix it though and it’s difficult to do in New Orleans. Also, I hope they introduce recycling. Would still happily stay here again and am grateful for my time there. I hope to return.
What a find! Super friendly staff, lovingly restored quirky property with charming little spaces to sit throughout, friendly guests speaking multiple languages, fantastic location.
Marci
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Andreas
5 December 2022
Disliked: Room comfort
Andreas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
Vivian
25 October 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no parking available as advertised. I was promised a refund.
The area was unkept and not cleaned.
I booked here because it was recommended by AARP. I am so disappointed. I wound up spending $231.00 for a quick rest place. Please help me get my money back.