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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

2.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Judson F. Williams Convention Center

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The Gardner Hotel & Hostel in downtown El Paso offers an arcade room, billiards table, four bars, and three restaurants. Guests enjoy secured bicycle storage and free self-parking.
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hostel Bed in 4 Bed Female Shared Dormitory

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Air conditioning
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Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hostel Room Full Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

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Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
4 bathrooms
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hostel Room Twin Bed w/Shared Bathroom in Hallway

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Room w/King Bed & Private Ensuite Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
311 East Franklin Av, El Paso, TX, 79901

What's nearby

  • Judson F. Williams Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Texas at El Paso - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sun Bowl Stadium - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Paso del Norte International Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Don Haskins Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Cónico Cocina Mexicana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Itto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gardner Hotel & Hostel

Hotel near University of Texas at El Paso
Located close to Judson F. Williams Convention Center and Paso del Norte International Bridge, Gardner Hotel & Hostel provides an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and 4 bars. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature happy hour and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and a TV in reception
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and ovens
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Gardner Hotel & Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gardner Hotel & Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Gardner Hotel & Hostel located?

Located in Downtown El Paso, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Judson F. Williams Convention Center, University of Texas at El Paso and Paso del Norte International Bridge. Sun Bowl Stadium and Don Haskins Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). El Paso Union Depot is 17 minutes by foot.

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Gardner Hotel & Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 282 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ARELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, place was clean. Ok for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel and great staff. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 100 year old building was an awesome experience to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, antique feel. Wonderful ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Otilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel with Dillinger memorabilia.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than expected..

Really cool downtown hotel celebrating their 100th anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You definitely get your money’s worth here. Amazing historic hotel. I have only stayed in the private rooms but be aware this is not a luxury stay as a main component is hostel rooms but having been a broke traveler at many points in my life I appreciate this aspect of the Gardner as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it had history..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the building has historical significance. I felt like was in the 1920s. It felt very classy. I will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place,

It is a really nice hotel and hostel.The atmosphere and style of the hotel is so amazing the history of the hotel is very cool.I would definitely stay there again..The only odd thing that happened,i left my phone charger and i called the front desk later on that day.The person took my number and said she would call me back after she checked with housekeeping,,she never called me back,so i guess they just kept it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
l did not stay l did not the fact to share the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

lorena

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is not apt for humans. It states nonsmoking but it reaks! Dirty, dirty, dirty and very noisy! Just disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

yeisdel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They charged me 100 dollars when they told me the price would be 60.. that is, they charged me 100 dollars for a disturbance with a lot of noise from outside and a shared bathroom. The room also had no television. Very incompetent for such a high price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

DWAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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! 😱
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

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

Nynamaree

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

Iker

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

8/10 Good

Randy

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