The Quisby

The Quisby isn't the hostel you remember from your backpacking days in college. Opened in the Lower Garden District in what was the former Audubon Hotel, this sweet 60-bunker is squarely at the intersection of comfort, style and affordability. An upgrade from the usual no-frills hostel scene, The Quisby spotlights local art, a social bar scene and great common areas for hanging out. Rates vary by date, season and festival time, but rates for a shared room can start in the low $20s, and a private double starting at $80 per room. All rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, comfy memory foam mattresses, bedside reading lamps and outlets, air conditioning, high speed wifi, and a collection of pulpy sci-fi and adventure paperback books and vintage magnets from all over the world. Additional amenities include free breakfast,luggage storage and bicycle parking. Combine the welcoming vibe with the killer location on St. Charles Avenue and The Quisby is the perfect place to lay your head in New Orleans without spending a bundle.