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By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your holiday. You can check out cultural highlights like the live music venues in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: HI New Orleans - Hostel - Located steps from Canal Street. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. India House Backpackers Hostel - 2-minute walk from Canal at Lopez Stop for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, linens and free WiFi in all rooms. City House Hostel New Orleans - Located steps from Canal Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an arcade/games room and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Auberge Nouvelle Orleans Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of St. Charles at Euterpe Stop and St. Charles at Melpomene Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an arcade/games room, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Site 61 Hostel New Orleans - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Canal at Telemachus Stop. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in New Orleans, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 15°C. The rainiest months in New Orleans are August, July, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 181 mm of rainfall.

Overall, New Orleans is known for its live music, museums and historical sites. Major attractions include Canal Street, Port of New Orleans and Caesars New Orleans Casino. Get out into nature with places such as New Orleans Musical Legends Park, Lafayette Square and Jackson Square. Cultural attractions include Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans Jazz Museum and Saenger Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in New Orleans in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.), located 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at St. Charles at Common Stop, Carondelet at Gravier Stop and St. Charles at Union Streetcar Stop. Train stations including New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Slidell Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.