Gardner Hotel & Hostel
$61
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Gardner Hotel & Hostel
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$61
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Gardner Hotel & Hostel average $58 in November, the cheapest month, and $113 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $61 |
| February | $68 |
| March | $73 |
| April | $78 |
| May | $113 |
| June | $66 |
| July | $67 |
| August | $63 |
| September | $61 |
| October | $62 |
| November | $58 |
| December | $60 |
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Cheapest: November (~$58)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include a vending machine and bike storage.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include a vending machine and bike storage.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 4 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Location
A stay at The Gardner places you in the heart of El Paso, within a 5-minute drive of Judson F. Williams Convention Center and University of Texas at El Paso. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Don Haskins Center and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Paso del Norte International Bridge.
What's nearby
San Jacinto Plaza(0.2 miles)
Sensorium(0.3 miles)
Southwest University Park(0.3 miles)
El Paso Museum of History(0.3 miles)
El Paso Museum of Art(0.3 miles)
Plaza Theater(0.3 miles)
El Paso Symphony Orchestra(0.3 miles)
Judson F. Williams Convention Center(0.4 miles)
Abraham Chavez Theater(0.4 miles)
El Paso City Hall(0.5 miles)
St. Patrick Cathedral(0.5 miles)
Railroad and Transportation Museum(0.5 miles)
El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmer's Market(0.7 miles)
International Museum of Art(0.9 miles)
Las Palmas Medical Center(0.9 miles)
El Paso International Airport (ELP)(8 miles)
Ciudad Juarez Intl. Airport (CJS)(14.9 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Billiards
Luggage Storage
Vending Machines
Self Laundry
Location
311 East Franklin Avenue, Downtown El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States of America
San Jacinto Plaza (0.2 miles)
Sensorium (0.3 miles)
Southwest University Park (0.3 miles)
El Paso Museum of History (0.3 miles)
El Paso Museum of Art (0.3 miles)
Plaza Theater (0.3 miles)
Room options
16
Private Room Full & Twin Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
12
Private Room 2 Full Beds & Private Ensuite Bathroom
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
26
Hostel Bed 4-Bed Male Shared Dormitory
Room details
1 Twin Bed
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
18
Hostel Bed 4-Bed Female Shared Dormitory
Room details
1 Twin Bed
Shared AccommodationsAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
27
Private Room Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
20
Private Room King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
23
Private Euro Room Twin Bed Shared Hall Bathroom
Room details
1 Twin Bed
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
33
Private Euro Room Full Bed & Shared Hall Bathroom
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Gardner Hotel & Hostel
7.6
Good
Based on 334 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
57%
Solo
42%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Gardner Hotel & Hostel, guests highlight its historic character, central downtown location, budget-friendly prices, and generally friendly staff, while noting a basic, hostel-style experience with limited amenities and frequent nighttime noise from nearby bars and clubs.
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At Gardner Hotel & Hostel, guests highlight its historic character, central downtown location, budget-friendly prices, and generally friendly staff, while noting a basic, hostel-style experience with limited amenities and frequent nighttime noise from nearby bars and clubs.
Rooms range from comfortable to very basic, with thin walls, some shared bathrooms, limited in-room amenities (e.g., no TV), and occasional complaints about worn mattresses and flat pillows. Facilities are minimal: parking is scarce with only a couple of designated spots, there is no elevator and the stairs can be difficult, but a communal kitchen is available. Cleanliness is generally good, though a few guests reported odors, a cockroach, or dated fixtures; overall, it's a practical choice for short stays if you're comfortable with a simple setup.
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Facilities
Basic setup with a communal kitchen and lobby seating. Parking is very limited (only a couple of assigned spots), and there is no elevator, so stairs can be challenging.
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Lillyousa
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Employee weren't patient and rude. There is only 2 parking spaces for hotel.
Employee weren't patient and rude. There is only 2 parking spaces for hotel.
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Lauren
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
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Edith
Jul 30, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
4
Vincent
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
8
Jesus
Nov 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The service , the hotel area it’s great. The only thing is not so great is parking.
The service , the hotel area it’s great. The only thing is not so great is parking.
10
Vince
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
6
Jeanne
Feb 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Difficult stairs to maneuver
Difficult stairs to maneuver
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Randy
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
10
Otilia B.
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I would stay there again, my stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was at the Rose Cafe, which was one door down and was delicious. As well, with the pizza joint two doors away from the hotel itself. I highly recommend only disadvantage is no elevator, so be prepared for stairs up and down.. . Enjoy your stay.
I would stay there again, my stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was at the Rose Cafe, which was one door down and was delicious. As well, with the pizza joint two doors away from the hotel itself. I highly recommend only disadvantage is no elevator, so be prepared for stairs up and down.. . Enjoy your stay.
8
Steven
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but there are a few reports of odors, a cockroach, and carpets needing attention.
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Edith
Jul 30, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
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Vincent
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
10
Lorreta
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
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Vince
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
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Mike
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good: The staff was friendly and helpful. The lobby was nice. Not so good: the room smelled bad. Suspect the carpet could use a cleaning. Halls were dark paint and poorly lit. Supplied earplugs did not help with the bar music in the adjacent building. Curtains did not block out the lights from passing traffic. Bar fight in the street at 3am. Miserable night.
Good: The staff was friendly and helpful. The lobby was nice. Not so good: the room smelled bad. Suspect the carpet could use a cleaning. Halls were dark paint and poorly lit. Supplied earplugs did not help with the bar music in the adjacent building. Curtains did not block out the lights from passing traffic. Bar fight in the street at 3am. Miserable night.
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ARELI
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly, place was clean. Ok for one night stay
Staff was very friendly, place was clean. Ok for one night stay
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Stephen
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was great. Hotel was very clean and quiet. The hotel is very accessible to everything downtown. Excellent stay!!!
Everything was great. Hotel was very clean and quiet. The hotel is very accessible to everything downtown. Excellent stay!!!
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Robert B
Dec 11, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great. I read other non-stellar reviews. Yes it’s old and loud. But clean and comfortable. And HISTORIC. Heck, it was good enough for Cormac McCarthy to live there and write there…..
Great. I read other non-stellar reviews. Yes it’s old and loud. But clean and comfortable. And HISTORIC. Heck, it was good enough for Cormac McCarthy to live there and write there…..
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lorena
Jun 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It is not apt for humans. It states nonsmoking but it reaks! Dirty, dirty, dirty and very noisy! Just disgusting!
It is not apt for humans. It states nonsmoking but it reaks! Dirty, dirty, dirty and very noisy! Just disgusting!
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Christian
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quite noisy area (room just above night club). No soap or shampoo in bathroom. That would be OK if I had known in advance!
Quite noisy area (room just above night club). No soap or shampoo in bathroom. That would be OK if I had known in advance!
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Rooms
Historic, no-frills rooms vary in comfort; many note significant noise from nearby nightlife and thin walls. Some have shared bathrooms and limited in-room amenities (e.g., no TV), with occasional complaints about worn beds or warm temperatures.
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Lauren
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
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Edith
Jul 30, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
Friendly check in even helped me with my bag. Clean sheets and room. Turn off was the 1 inch in body length cockroach that came over to great us. Now cant close our eyes. Grandchild keep asking if there was only one. Piping old and should be caulked to cover hole. Didnt read that there was central cooling and room would be warm or that the bathroom is shared by all. No individual bathroom. Cant be choosey when you view by price close to greyhound station. Hope i get to sleep.
10
Dominic
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
10
Henry
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What a beautiful building so much characters and history! I stayed in the John Dillinger’s room which is a corner room- it was so comfortable and interesting room. Definitely will be back!
What a beautiful building so much characters and history! I stayed in the John Dillinger’s room which is a corner room- it was so comfortable and interesting room. Definitely will be back!
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Vincent
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
2
John
Dec 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
If you like retro that's what you get their elevator doesn't work you have to climb stairs they have no televisions in the rooms no refrigerator microwave coffee pot the rooms are small they have bars downstairs very noisy until 2:00 a.m. Street traffic also till 3:00 a.m. for the money you pay it is not worth it I would not recommend this hotel to my worst enemy
If you like retro that's what you get their elevator doesn't work you have to climb stairs they have no televisions in the rooms no refrigerator microwave coffee pot the rooms are small they have bars downstairs very noisy until 2:00 a.m. Street traffic also till 3:00 a.m. for the money you pay it is not worth it I would not recommend this hotel to my worst enemy
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Alexis
Jan 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great, inexpensive place if you're planning to go out until at least 2 am. There is a very nearby nightclub that plays a reverberating bass music until 2 am (I was there on a Saturday night). I was unable to block it out with the hotel-provided ear plugs and a white noise machine I brought with me. The other main issue for me was the condition of the bed and pillows. The bed is sunken down in the middle and has palpable metal springs throughout. The pillows are completely flat. Overall, I would only recommend this place if you're on a budget, plan to stay out late, and can sleep on anything. Bringing your own pillows would be a great idea!
Great, inexpensive place if you're planning to go out until at least 2 am. There is a very nearby nightclub that plays a reverberating bass music until 2 am (I was there on a Saturday night). I was unable to block it out with the hotel-provided ear plugs and a white noise machine I brought with me. The other main issue for me was the condition of the bed and pillows. The bed is sunken down in the middle and has palpable metal springs throughout. The pillows are completely flat. Overall, I would only recommend this place if you're on a budget, plan to stay out late, and can sleep on anything. Bringing your own pillows would be a great idea!
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Laura
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
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Lorreta
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
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Ana
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, cozy, but the beds can improve and is noisy, you can hear the other room’s conversation, they warn us about the outside noise because of nearby bars but it wasn’t that bad.
Clean, cozy, but the beds can improve and is noisy, you can hear the other room’s conversation, they warn us about the outside noise because of nearby bars but it wasn’t that bad.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with personable front-desk service and tours. A few reviews mention rudeness or inconsistent follow-up.
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Ronald
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed the people running the place. And it was nice to meet the owners
We really enjoyed the people running the place. And it was nice to meet the owners
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Lillyousa
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Employee weren't patient and rude. There is only 2 parking spaces for hotel.
Employee weren't patient and rude. There is only 2 parking spaces for hotel.
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Kye
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was great, especially the people behind the counter who told me about John Dillinger
Everything was great, especially the people behind the counter who told me about John Dillinger
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Jordan
Apr 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service! Antique, cute and comfortable hotel! Will definitely stay here again when in El Paso!
Excellent customer service! Antique, cute and comfortable hotel! Will definitely stay here again when in El Paso!
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Laura
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
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Gerald
Dec 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Walls seem to be paperthin. They told me you could get coffee anytime through the day. You couldn’t the kid that was at the desk when I went to get coffee had cold old coffee just really didn’t seem like he wanted to be there probably upgrade your amenities a little, after all that I love the building 101 years old but as far as everything else customer service whatever was very mediocre
Walls seem to be paperthin. They told me you could get coffee anytime through the day. You couldn’t the kid that was at the desk when I went to get coffee had cold old coffee just really didn’t seem like he wanted to be there probably upgrade your amenities a little, after all that I love the building 101 years old but as far as everything else customer service whatever was very mediocre
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Vince
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
Great staff. Clean old look. Only issue is the parking
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Jeff
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was amazing. When people are invested in what they are doing, it shows. Would stay here again 10 out of 10 times!
Staff was amazing. When people are invested in what they are doing, it shows. Would stay here again 10 out of 10 times!
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Miguel
Dec 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff
Friendly staff
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Tania
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very safe place and good service at the front desk
Very safe place and good service at the front desk
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Location
Central downtown location, walkable to bars, clubs, and attractions; convenient for train travelers via nearby Union Station. The lively area contributes to late-night street noise.
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Lauren
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
The Gardner Hotel is a gem in downtown El Paso. We like it for the convenience and the price. We travel to the city by train. Union Station is less than a mile from the hotel. [Hint: Ignore Google maps. Best walk path from the station to hotel is to cut thru to the right of the baseball stadium and take Franklin Ave all the way to the Gardner.] They have put in new windows which helps cut down the noise from nearby night clubs and are working to upgrade the HVAC.
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Dominic
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
Got a private room and it was great! Great location, price, and amenities. Bars below can be a bit noisy, but some people would like being close to those activities. Didn’t cause me any trouble on a Saturday night. Very cool history with the place as well
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Vincent
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
Gardner Hotel is well located down town in El Paso but it’s more a youth hostel than an hotel. Common bathroom, no air conditioning, light on all night in the corridor with a window direct on the room so impossible to have full dark during the night. Bar or club on thé the ground floor this hotel is not isolated to avoid noise until late in nights. It’s clean and the staff awarn you about all the « problem » but it’s not clearly explained when you book on Expedias site. Parking free, true..in the street…
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Laura
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
Cool property. The front desk worker was cool. He gave us a solid 15 minute tour of the place and explained the history. Very nice guy. It was a great location for New Years Eve. We could walk to all the bars and clubs for the girls and gays and eat at some available open options. Centrally located for sure. Super loud all night due to New Year’s Eve though so don’t plan on getting any peace and quiet until 230/3am and it’s a hostel - so even though we had a private room, we were next to a public room where everyone woke up and started making noise at like 8am. Other than that, great for partying and walking safely to a ton of fun things.
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Julie
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I love staying at the Gardner. Great location and great value.
I love staying at the Gardner. Great location and great value.
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Stephen
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s a great place to stay and close to everything
It’s a great place to stay and close to everything
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Lorreta
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
Our room is so clean and very comfortable. It was a little loud because of neighborhood bars but overall it was so comfortable so I still fell asleep and slept great. All the noise was gone by 2 AM. Parking was scarce because you have to park far and walk back to your room- If a metered parking opens up, you can move to it!
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Arturo
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
a nice place to stay if you want to party around downtown
a nice place to stay if you want to party around downtown
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Randy
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
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Stephen
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was great. Hotel was very clean and quiet. The hotel is very accessible to everything downtown. Excellent stay!!!
Everything was great. Hotel was very clean and quiet. The hotel is very accessible to everything downtown. Excellent stay!!!
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Gerald
Dec 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Walls seem to be paperthin. They told me you could get coffee anytime through the day. You couldn’t the kid that was at the desk when I went to get coffee had cold old coffee just really didn’t seem like he wanted to be there probably upgrade your amenities a little, after all that I love the building 101 years old but as far as everything else customer service whatever was very mediocre
Walls seem to be paperthin. They told me you could get coffee anytime through the day. You couldn’t the kid that was at the desk when I went to get coffee had cold old coffee just really didn’t seem like he wanted to be there probably upgrade your amenities a little, after all that I love the building 101 years old but as far as everything else customer service whatever was very mediocre
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DWAYNE
Apr 21, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
It boasts a non traditional setting that's unique with memorabilia of the old El Paso. Enlightening. Only two downsides. There is no amenities. Coffee charge, water etc.. No breakfast but u can cook your own. And a desk clerk whoa relentless on spraying the entrance room constantly with aerosols that's very, very cringy to the point you leave the seating area. You have to go outside or your room. Voiced to other clerks it's excessive . If you have any sinus problem stay out the main lobby. Eyes will water and sinuses will be affected for sure! Rest of the staff were very friendly except the cleaning ladies. No smiles, no hello's.. Clubs very close by so Thurs - Sunday evenings is LOUD! 😱
It boasts a non traditional setting that's unique with memorabilia of the old El Paso. Enlightening. Only two downsides. There is no amenities. Coffee charge, water etc.. No breakfast but u can cook your own. And a desk clerk whoa relentless on spraying the entrance room constantly with aerosols that's very, very cringy to the point you leave the seating area. You have to go outside or your room. Voiced to other clerks it's excessive . If you have any sinus problem stay out the main lobby. Eyes will water and sinuses will be affected for sure! Rest of the staff were very friendly except the cleaning ladies. No smiles, no hello's.. Clubs very close by so Thurs - Sunday evenings is LOUD! 😱
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Stephen
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Awesome but didn’t get the free drink mmm although I forgot to ask about it
Awesome but didn’t get the free drink mmm although I forgot to ask about it
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Otilia B.
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I would stay there again, my stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was at the Rose Cafe, which was one door down and was delicious. As well, with the pizza joint two doors away from the hotel itself. I highly recommend only disadvantage is no elevator, so be prepared for stairs up and down.. . Enjoy your stay.
I would stay there again, my stay was enjoyable. Breakfast was at the Rose Cafe, which was one door down and was delicious. As well, with the pizza joint two doors away from the hotel itself. I highly recommend only disadvantage is no elevator, so be prepared for stairs up and down.. . Enjoy your stay.
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Steven
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
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albert
Jul 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Don’t be stupid, stay here
Don’t be stupid, stay here
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Rebecca
Jun 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff here is lovely. I had a ton of questions about El Paso/Juarez, and they were very knowledgeable and helpful. Everything was clean and well-kept. The noise from others coming and going from their rooms/communal bathrooms was noticeable but not terrible. I heard no noise in my room from the street.
The staff here is lovely. I had a ton of questions about El Paso/Juarez, and they were very knowledgeable and helpful. Everything was clean and well-kept. The noise from others coming and going from their rooms/communal bathrooms was noticeable but not terrible. I heard no noise in my room from the street.
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arturo
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Old smell but in general was good
Old smell but in general was good
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Jorge
Jun 5, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
An excellent place. Even though I lived here in El Paso years ago and have traveled all over the United States, I never realized this place existed—it’s quiet, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Above all, the staff is attentive and the atmosphere is cheerful; it feels like a trip back in time. I recommend it 100%.
An excellent place. Even though I lived here in El Paso years ago and have traveled all over the United States, I never realized this place existed—it’s quiet, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Above all, the staff is attentive and the atmosphere is cheerful; it feels like a trip back in time. I recommend it 100%.
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Sonja
Jun 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is marvelous: adorable, perfectly located (streetcar xxxx), SUPER cool and helpful staff, beautifully preserved … and the free parking out front was so helpful; we left our car untouched for three days straight! Like a 15-minute max walk to endless delights including Juárez. Awesome spot.
This place is marvelous: adorable, perfectly located (streetcar xxxx), SUPER cool and helpful staff, beautifully preserved … and the free parking out front was so helpful; we left our car untouched for three days straight! Like a 15-minute max walk to endless delights including Juárez. Awesome spot.
FAQs about Gardner Hotel & Hostel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of El Paso, within a 5-minute drive of the Judson F. Williams Convention Center and University of Texas at El Paso. It is 1.6 miles from Don Haskins Center and 1.8 miles from Paso del Norte International Bridge.
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If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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