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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Games room
Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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311 East Franklin Av, El Paso, TX, 79901
  • Place, Plaza Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abraham Chavez Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Judson F. Williams Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

Private Room w/Full Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Male Shared Dormitory

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Male Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

Private Room w/Full & Twin Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Paso

Gardner Hotel & Hostel puts you in the heart of El Paso, within a 20-minute stroll of Judson F. Williams Convention Center and University of Texas at El Paso. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .Craft & Social is open for dinner. Dillinger's Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Downtown El Paso hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Paso del Norte International Bridge and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Sun Bowl Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Southwest University Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abraham Chavez Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Judson F. Williams Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Texas at El Paso - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • El Paso Union Depot - 17 min walk
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrio Eats & Drinks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Weso Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cónico Cocina Mexicana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wxyz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gardner Hotel & Hostel

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Gardner Hotel & Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This El Paso hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1922
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Gardner Hotel & Hostel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Craft & Social
  • Dillinger's Bar
  • Ocho y Media
  • Pizza Joint

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1922
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gardner Hotel El Paso
Gardner Hotel
Gardner El Paso
The Gardner Hotel El Paso
Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel
Gardner Hotel & Hostel El Paso
Gardner Hotel & Hostel Hotel El Paso

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Yep, Gardner Hotel & Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

No, Gardner Hotel & Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Yep, Gardner Hotel & Hostel has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gardner Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 302 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalei Edita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute old building with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a basic hostel but with a large kitchen and a lot of seating and interesting stuff in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice I will rent there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorreta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.could not access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the historic nature of the property, from the historic rooms to the history framed around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nynamaree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room. Allowed early check in. Staff checked us when we walked in to be sure we belonged there. Only two free parking spaces right in front if needed- metered parking otherwise - check the city’s website. The historic details were fun. Bed was a single mattress on metal frame but once you’re sleeping easy to disregard. Ac unit in room plus a fan. Bathroom access was scary to think about but it worked just fine. Only had to wait for use once during our stay. The kitchen and tv/billiard room was super cool for people staying longer. Plus the available laundry access was a great consideration. Especially loved the email offering nearby discounts. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for your $
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
like the historic aspects, but only 2 assigned parking spots for 50 rooms… Downtown though, so there are garages nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Gardner. Great location and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to stay and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome but didn’t get the free drink mmm although I forgot to ask about it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. When people are invested in what they are doing, it shows. Would stay here again 10 out of 10 times!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lillyousa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

NOT KIDS FRIENDLY

Employee weren't patient and rude. There is only 2 parking spaces for hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025