Inn at the Old Jail

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Located close to Fair Grounds Race Course and Bourbon Street, Inn at the Old Jail provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a brick wall, two windows with curtains, a bed with a white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden dresser.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a brick wall, a bed with a blue bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden paneling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a ceiling fan.

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About the area

Located in New Orleans, Inn at the Old Jail is in the historical district. Canal Street and Bourbon Street are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Julia Street Cruise Terminal and Port of New Orleans. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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2552 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA, 70119

What's nearby

  • Performers in elaborate yellow and green costumes with feathered headdresses.
    Fair Grounds Race Course
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A large, illuminated archway with the words "ARMSTRONG" in the center.
    Louis Armstrong Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A red trolley on tracks, palm trees, and buildings with signs like "Mr. Goldman" and "New York".
    Canal Street
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Neon signs for Bourbon Street Blues Company and Little Tropical Isle Hand Grenade.
    Bourbon Street
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
    11 min drive
  • Canal at Dorgenois Stop
    13 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Rally's
    14 min walk
  • Lost Coyote
    17 min walk
  • Pal's Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Dooky Chase Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Inn at the Old Jail

  • Guesthouse near Fair Grounds Race Course
  • Located close to Bourbon Street and Canal Street, Inn at the Old Jail provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
    • A TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Inn at the Old Jail feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations

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Frequently asked questions

Is Inn at the Old Jail pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Inn at the Old Jail?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inn at the Old Jail?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn at the Old Jail located?

Located in Mid-City District, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fair Grounds Race Course and Bourbon Street. Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Canal at Dorgenois Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Canal at North Broad Stop is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Inn at the Old Jail Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place with real charm & character. Spotlessly clean, great facilities & great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The atmosphere of the property was so welcoming and full of history! The amenities provided and attentiveness of the host made the stay so worth it! The host provided a list of local areas and checked in with us many times during our stay to make sure we had what we needed! We didn't get to explore everything the property had to offer but we will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and Todd was very welcoming. Good location in a quiet neighborhood. Very interesting property with history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is amazing! Everyone is incredibly friendly, the building is gorgeous and has been beautifully renovated. The beds are comfortable, and Todd went out of his way to make our stay perfect. Conveniently located to food and to the cruise port. Will stay again for our next time in town. Thanks a bunch for a great night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such an incredible place to stay. Todd was so personable and insightful, cannot wait to come back. Bed was incredibly comfortable and room was sparkling clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Todd’s place was really homey with a lot of history. It was clean and felt like a home away from home. Todd was an awesome host!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly unique experience in a classic NOLA neighborhood! Fantastic communication and staff. Highly recommend this little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay! Cool place!

The Inn is really cool! Love the history, architecture and bed was very comfortable. Communication was great. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy, but as we pulled up to park and once inside we gave it no thought. We drove everywhere we went anyway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is one of the coolest places to stay in NOLA. They did an excellent job preserving the history of the jail house with thoughtful details and fun decor throughout the inn. The common area is spacious and welcoming like a big house, beautiful kitchen area, lots of tables and seats 3 pianos and occasional musicians popping on to play a tune. The roof deck is wonderful for enjoying a beverage and some chill time. The 20min walk to the French Quarter and charming. Todd our host is the best and will give you great recs. We'd definitely come back to stay at the Jail House!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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The building itself is beautiful, and has amazing historical charm. The host is very accommodating and friendly. However, it is advertised that there is a breakfast. There was coffee, and bananas. But there was no breakfast to speak of. So that was a bit of a disappointment. We were warned by our taxi driver that the area was not safe to walk around. The area did appear a bit run down. However, I couldn’t say for sure about the safety as we did not walk around we took an Uber everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and theme
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very creative ambiance Friendly hosts with great suggestions for a day/night in NOLA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay

Great place. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really cool and unique place in a good area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at the Old Jail, what a place! Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we come back to New Orleans, which I'm sure we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the coolest properties we’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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So much personality to the place and not far from the French Quarter. Todd, the owner and our host, was friendly and accommodating. Our room was one of the suites and it was clean and comfortable. If I return to NOLA, this will be my top choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was unique at this property and it’s a true gem! We appreciate the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely cool place. Very interesting and fun. Didn't have any trouble with street parking. Lovely rooftop hangout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Inn at the Old Jail is a unique historic botique hotel, with tremendous character and charm. The host of the Inn is very knowledgeable about New Orleans and makes you feel like a guest in his home! We had a wonderful time in New Orleans and wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else next time we visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was good and clean, todd is very helpful. The area around the hotel was a bit sketchy but i will admit im not used to being in big cities. The inn at the old jail was exceptional with amenities and friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic and unique place to stay. The old building is preserved but has all of the modern amenities you need. We loved the shower in the old drunk tank. Plenty of great spots within walking distance including a great neighborhood brewery and nice restaurants. Close enough to the French quarter, we walked there but Ubered back after dark. Todd the owner greeted us and showed us the place and sent us recommendations. He had beers in the fridge that you can grab and leave cash or a Venmo, grab one and head to the nice rooftop patio. Would highly recommend this place if you want to get off the beaten path, we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the creative mix of old and new
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.

The Inn at the Old Jail is exactly what it says. A fantastic place to stay with authentic feel and original features. Todd our host was brilliant and very knowledgeable about the history of the building plus gave us very useful information about what to do and where to eat etc. We could not really fault this place to stay with its quirky feel and historical vent which includes various memorabilia from its past use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023