The best youth hostels The United States Of America

Superbly located in the greenery of Fort Mason, this hostel is an excellent new address. The cleanliness is beyond reproach, especially in the shared bathrooms, and the whole place is bathed in light thanks to large bay windows. The single-sex dormitories (4 to 8 people) with private bathrooms are very affordable. Double rooms are pleasant and affordable. On-site: a communal kitchen and a convivial lounge/café with terrace.

Housed in a brightly-colored historic house, Madame Isabelle's House is a 3-star youth hostel with a relaxed atmosphere. It's ideally located on a residential street, just a 12-minute walk from famous Bourbon Street and 17 minutes from lively Jackson Square Park. The I-10 freeway is also less than 1.6 km away. The hostel offers mixed or female-only dorms, with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Some rooms feature bunk beds. Warm, eclectic single rooms are also available, sleeping up to 3, with en suite or shared bathrooms. Guests can enjoy an inclusive breakfast in an elegant dining room, as well as the shared kitchen, charming lounge area and patio with garden and hot tub. Tours and events are organized on a regular basis. The hostel also offers free street parking nearby, as well as secure pay parking a few steps away.