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.
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 match? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
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
Guest house 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 property
A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Inn at the Old Jail boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Inn at the Old Jail?
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?
Checkout 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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Inn at the Old Jail Reviews
10
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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!
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
Ashley
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
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.
Truly unique experience in a classic NOLA neighborhood! Fantastic communication and staff.
Highly recommend this little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne
8 Jun 2024
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.