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Gardner Hotel & Hostel

★★ 311 East Franklin Avenue, El Paso, US

8.7 guest rating· 421 reviews

About this hotel

Prime Downtown Location

Experience the vibrant heart of El Paso at Gardner Hotel & Hostel. Enjoy the convenience of being in the bustling downtown area, with easy access to entertainment and dining options. Embrace the lively atmosphere and immerse yourself in the city's energy.

Amenities Galore

Indulge in our array of amenities designed for your comfort. From free WiFi and individual AC units in each room to access to our Self Service Kitchen, Game/TV Room, and Coin Operated Washer & Dryer, we have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Relax knowing that at Gardner Hotel & Hostel, your convenience is a priority. Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, complimentary earplugs, and exclusive discounts at nearby establishments. Plus, with free parking spaces and proximity to local attractions, your stay will be both seamless and enjoyable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and excitement at Gardner Hotel & Hostel in El Paso.

Rooms & rates

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 19 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine

This bed in dormitory has a washing machine and tile/marble floor. A shared kitchen and dining area are also included.

Room with One Double Bed and One Single Bed with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This private room includes a full-sized bed, a twin-sized bed and a private bathroom.

Room with One Single Bed with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1 · 14 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fan

The twin room provides air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. This twin room features a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 19 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine

This bed in dormitory has a washing machine and tile/marble floor. A shared kitchen and dining area are also included.

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 19 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fan

The family room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Room with One Double Bed with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This private double room features air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom. Vintage decor gives the room a 1920's charm.

King Room

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

The double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room has a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Room with One Double Bed with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fan

This private room offers a shared hallway bathroom.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Billiards
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Games room
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
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  • Outdoor furniture
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks

Location

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311 East Franklin Avenue, El Paso, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.7421 reviews

+ Clean and well-maintained+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Good value for money+ Interesting historic featuresTight room spaceLimited parkingMinor comfort issues with bedding
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location8.6
Room Quality8.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.1

The location was get for me. I like the street cars

10.0

The History

The History

Paula · NZ · 2026-07-16

Guest review

8.0

Everything but the location was farther than where I would have liked to be for why I was there.

Turned out to be an area I was not comfortable in most of the time

Davis · US · 2026-06-29

It’s was an amazing experience!! Thanks!!

10.0

It has history from 1922

John Diligenter

James · US · 2026-06-20

Cool comfy and relaxing a great place to chill and enjoy downtown

10.0

Got stuck in El Paso and have always wanted to stay in the older downtown area. As soon as I heard the John Dillinger connection I had to book a stay! I had a private room with private restroom and it was furnished with a nice nostalgic touch along with a Movie poster of No country for old men which was written by author Cormac McCarthy while he stayed here! The architecture is amazing with beautiful period furnishings! The Dillinger death mask and Tommygun displayed in the ornate lobby did not disappoint. The location is very boisterous and active at night. I also went to Dillinger’s bar and this where I found out that I was staying in El Paso’s Gay club district which is not problematic unless you’re a jerk but surely surprising! I do smoke and there is no smoking in Hotel so I did spend lots of time at night in front of the hotel on the benches to smoke and enjoyed the evening with a storm that came in and made the mood a bit eerie in the oldest continuously running hotel in El Paso. Only thing is I did not see one other single guest! Spooky? Nope quite and completely relaxing and the AC was on point I thought it might be stuffy and warm but not the case. Very cool experience wish I had more time to spend and maybe explore the building like I wanted but did not want to over step boundaries. Stay here and enjoy yourself

No complaints

Ricardo · US · 2026-06-19

This is a hostel, not a hotel, you won't get your money back!

5.0

The hostel is located in a historic building from the 19th or early 20th centuries—I can't say for sure, but there are lots of antiques and the hostel's design maintains a Wild West feel, making it feel like you're immersed in that era. It's very charming. The hostel also has an excellent kitchen for cooking.

The hostel pretends to be a hotel on Booking.com, and only briefly mentions that it's a hostel and not a hotel. This can be confusing when you are making reservation on Booking.com, especially if you're a foreigner. And the worst part is, if you pay for a rreservation and then want to cancel it a minute later, you won't get your money back under any circumstances! I found myself in a similar situation. But when I arrived to the hotel I was able to exchange a four-person bunk bed for a very small private room at an additional cost. The room ended up costing me $72. A hostel is a hostel, and at night there are a lot of noises you won't like; they're loud. The private room is so small that if there are two of you or you weigh more than 50 kilograms, you might not fit in.

Aleks · UA · 2026-06-09

Howdee Cowboy.

7.0

Second time to stay at Gardner Hotel. I'd rather have a double bed as a one person traveller, but the room with the single bed was fine. The basement common area / kitchen is great for preparing your own food and the adjacent bars are fun.

It really is in the Gayborhood.

Marcus H. Langston · GB · 2026-06-08

Good to know

Due to El Paso's dry temperatures, the Gardner Hotel uses centralized evaporative cooling, and each room has a transom above the door. Radiators are provided in each room for centralized steam heating during the winter months.

This property is located in the downtown area, so noise may be present at times. Earplugs are available at the front desk upon request.

Please note that the original elevator is very delicate. Operation of the elevator may vary. The stairway may be necessary to access your room.

Two parking spaces are available in the front of the hotel for reserved for guests only. Metered parking is also available on the street. Yards are free 18:00 to 8:00 Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday. The Gardener Hotel is not responsible for any tickets or towing of guest vehicles.

A valid ID and credit card used to make the reservation must be present at check-in. Third-party reservations require a credit card authorization form along with a double-sided copy of the state ID and credit card must be received in advance. Please contact the property in advance for a credit card authorization form.

Parking

No parking available.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.