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New Orleans-based artists showcased music, art and bao buns at the Quisby’s Art Hostel event

by Kendra | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized

(Above Photo Credit: Thomas Werts) On Thursday, August 22, the Quisby opened its doors to young, New Orleans-based artists to showcase their work in rooms throughout the first floor. Kushtrim and Carlisa dj’ed throughout the night at Quartz bar, located in the...

Our Five Favorite New Orleans Summer Fests

by The Quisby | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized

Summer is here. Put on your party pants shorts and let’s get strange. Here is a list of our five favorite summer festivals. These festivals all have two things in common: we look forward to them all year, and they’re walking distance from our front door at The Quisby....

Recognition (we #1)

by The Quisby | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

There are a million ways to kick off Mardi Gras: Mixing up a gallon of Jungle Juice, waiting hours to buy a gourmet King Cake, hot gluing sequins to your favorite spandex pants… We did it by being named Number One place to stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras by...

Being True to Your Roots

by The Quisby | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

A rich dog? A 50 foot bar made out of Mardi Gras beads? A party simply called “Bitch”!? All of these things happened in the building we call home. 80 years is a long time and The Quisby, née Audubon Hotel, has been living it up. And this recent article...

Praise

by The Quisby | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

USA TODAY and SOUTHERN LIVING both named us to their Top Ten places to stay in New Orleans lists. We’re pretty stoked. Plus they said nice things about us which, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love: “A major upgrade from the no frills travel...

Diary of a mad solo traveler

by The Quisby | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorized

A former (and hopefully future) guest of the Quisby, Khadeidra Le Gendre, has written a beautiful play by play of her stay at The Quisby, full of wit and charm, and we’re really excited to share it with you. If you’re hostel curious, this one’s for you. Khadeidra has...