Madame Isabelle's House

Amazing hostel with wonderful staff and fellow travellers. Great location, just outside the french quarter - I actually preferred being outside the french quarter, but you're still so close to all the attractions that it offers, plus you're closer to Frenchman street which has fantastic live music at night. The hostel was clean, well-equipped, with good amenities and great hangout spaces. Rooms were big enough that they didn't feel cramped. Each bed has a curtain and they provide you with a towel. They have social events a couple nights a week - while I typically try to stay in hostels that have social events going on every night, this hostel isn't really big enough for that to be feasible (I guess that's part of the hostel culture in north america, or should I say, lack thereof). The people are always what make or break a hostel stay - and the people here were so so wonderful! Plus all the resident hostel cats? Incredible. I would definitely book Madame Isabelle's again when I'm back in New Orleans.

Madame Isabelle’s was such an amazing find! It is beautiful and the atmosphere there is really warm. The location was perfect, tucked into a quiet area but right next to Frenchmen’s street. The staff are super helpful and kind. They even made special dessert and are going above and beyond to make it special. It was really nice meeting people of all ages from around the world in the back garden and hot tub area and having good conversations. I stayed in a private room and it exceeded my expectations. I would recommend highly and come back again! Not just a basic stay, full of vibrancy and uniqueness!