Site 61 Hostel is located in a renovated, 100-year-old rooming house. Originally the extended family lived downstairs and rented nine room and one bath upstairs. The building was designated an Historic Structure by the U.S. National Park Service in 2013. The current owner bought the building in 2013 in severly blighted condition and renovated it…

About our sci-fi decor… At Site 61 you might see aliens, or time machines. And you will see us flying the flag of the Browncoats If you recognize the sci-fi references, you will appreciate the details of the hostel’s decor.  If not, they will just seen a little quirky and unusual, but not overbearing.  Our…

Why name the hostel “Site 61”? The name is both a play on “Area 51,” in acknowledgement of the sci-fi themed decor, and also of its location on historic Highway 61. Before the Interstate was completed in the 70’s, the only highway into New Orleans from the west was Highway 61,  It stretches about 1400…

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What in the world is a hostel? Musings from the owner “Hostels provide budget-oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available.” -From Wikipedia The best…