Positive Reviews
positive:
Southern hospitality included as standard.
Past guests staying at The Garden District House report that southern hospitality is on full show at the hostel. The staff is reported to be friendly and helpful, offering plenty of travel tips and organizing tours of the Big Easy.
positive:
Laid-back atmosphere makes for a pleasant stay.
According to reports, the atmosphere within the hostel is laid-back and friendly. Guests report that this friendly atmosphere makes for a pleasant stay, even for solo travelers.
positive:
Complimentary breakfast goes down a treat.
Guests are quick to praise the complimentary breakfast served daily at The Garden District House. Guests report that the pancake and waffle servings are delicious.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Local neighborhood may be off-putting.
A number of guests staying at The Garden District House find the local neighborhood, which features quite a lot of unkempt land, to be a little off-putting. However, the property features security doors, so most guests report feeling safe indoors.
negative:
Sole bathroom may not impress.
While the hostel itself is said to be kept in immaculate condition, several guests have reported that the property's solitary bathroom can be a little grungy. That said, other reports suggest the hostel staff keep on top of the cleaning more often than not.
negative:
Hostel can get a little noisy at times.
Several guests have reported that the hostel can get a little noisy at times, a fact that isn't helped by some thin walls. Rooms at the front of the property by the main entrance are said to be the noisiest.