Royal Street Inn
Royal Street Inn is located on a hopping corner in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans and has been dubbed a "bed and beverage." Just downstairs from the Inn is the "R" Bar, which has cheap drinks and a friendly staff. The Inn has five suites, each with a distinctive theme. The "Big One" is a suite for people who want a lot of space, while The Marigny Suite is smaller and cozier. There is also The Mississippi Suite, The Storyville Suite, and La Sirena Suite, located at the top of the Inn. All suites have HDTV with DVD player, iPod dock, cable, A/C and wireless Internet access. While all this sounds expensive, it's not. All suites are priced to move.
Royal Street Inn
1431 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70116-2048
(504) 948-7499
royalstreetinn.com
St. Charles Guest House
On the other side of New Orleans in the historic Garden District is the St. Charles Guest House. The Garden District has some of the most significant architecture in Louisiana and is easily accessed by the St. Charles Avenue streetcar. You can rent a room with private bath and one bed, for one or two guests per room, or if you want to save money and take some chances by going without a reservation, you can try the hostel rooms available on a walk-in, first come, first served basis.
St. Charles Guest House
1748 Prytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70130-5261
(504) 523-6556
stcharlesguesthouse.com
Gentry House
If you have your heart set on staying in the French Quarter and still want to save money, Gentry House might be the one for you. Built in the 1830's by a free woman of color, this bed and breakfast has five units, all suites, each with private entrance and kitchenette. All rooms are st up like efficiency apartments, with some kitchen facilities, and all have central A/C and heat, as well as wireless Internet access.
Gentry House
1031 Saint Ann St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 525-4433
gentryhouse.com
India House Backpackers Hostel
Really looking to save money? India House Backpackers Hostel could be up your alley. While it is a hostel, it is very quaint and homey. The owners are also world-traveling backpackers who have created just the type of place they would want to stay in on their journeys. India House Backpackers Hostel has single sex and coed dorm rooms, as well as private rooms. The hostel also has free Wi-Fi so you can stay connected and a swimming pool to cool you off on hot days. Located in the Mid City section of New Orleans at the intersection of Canal Street and South Lopez Street, it is just a seven-minute ride to the French Quarter, or 10 minutes to the Garden District. It also overlooks many Mardi Gras parades including some of biggest.
India House Backpackers Hostel
124 South Lopez St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 821-1904
indiahousehostel.com
