The Drifter Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, United States View on map
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"A bus stop sits directly outside. Rooms offer more comfort than the dated exterior suggests. Made for budget road-trippers, less so for anyone requiring on-site staff assistance."

from US$ 189 US$ 164 per night
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Check-in
10 Oct 2026
Check-out
11 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Drifter

  • Budget Rate
    $50 per night
  • Free WiFi
    Property-wide coverage
  • Year-Round Pool
    No seasonal closure
  • Transit Access
    30-min downtown bus
  • Post-Katrina Rebuild
    After 2005 flood
  • Coffee Bar
    On-site espresso shop

Overview

The 3-star The Drifter Hotel New Orleans is a great place to stay in the Mid-City district, 25 minutes by foot from the municipal City Park. Guests who stay at this hotel can park their car on site.

Such city attractions as The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA, which is 1.4 miles from the hotel, and Harrah's Casino New Orleans, which is 2.4 miles away, are well worth a visit. A short walk will take you to Twelve Mile Limit, located around 5 minutes' walk away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Comiskey Park, situated 500 feet away. The area also includes natural sights like New Orleans City Park 1.9 miles from the Drifter. Union train station is located 2 miles away.

A patio are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. Guests have access to a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as bathroom comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets.

Serving both food and drinks, Dmac's Bar & Grill is situated a few moments from the Drifter New Orleans.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 22:00
  • Check-out
    from 11:00 until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
The Drifter
Our tips

Should you book The Drifter?

Perfect if you
  • Are looking for a hotel within a short walk of Finn McCool's Irish Pub.
  • Need on-site parking - the hotel offers parking directly at the property.
  • Want a room with a private patio - each room at The Drifter includes a patio.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect on-site dining - the hotel has no restaurant; meals are available at nearby pubs.
  • Prefer a safe neighborhood for nighttime walks - the area is not recommended for walking alone at night.
Best for
  • the affordable rate of $50 per night
  • the hotel's reformation story after Hurricane Katrina

Facilities of The Drifter

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
Room Amenities
  • Patio
  • Free toiletries

Policies

The Drifter applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 22:00
Check-out
from 11:00 until 12:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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Check-in
10 Oct 2026
Check-out
11 Oct 2026
Guests
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Adults:

2

Children:

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