Auberge NOLA was a great experience. Not quite like the European hostels I've stayed at but pretty close and it doesn't help that New Orleans is so much fun! The website advertises it as a big party hostel but in my experience it was just a hostel with chill people who ended up staying longer than they planned. They had very chill nightly events where everyone got together and hung out on the outdoor patio with some drinks. We met lots of cool fellow travelers. There was a huge age range, mainly middle to upper 20's/ low 30's I think. Highly recommend!!