GARDNER HOTEL & HOSTEL, El Paso – Your ideal downtown stay

Gardner Hotel & Hostel - Historic downtown hotel near El Paso Museum of Art

The Gardner Hotel and Hostel is the oldest continually operating hotel in El Paso, Texas, founded in 1922. Located in downtown El Paso, the hotel features centralized evaporative cooling, a shared kitchen, and a games room. Notable guests have included outlaw John Dillinger and author Cormac McCarthy. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from El Paso International Airport. Nearby attractions include the El Paso Museum of Art and the Franklin Mountains for hiking.

Additional perks of the hotel

Underground 1920s-themed bar

Complimentary refreshments

Self-service kitchen designed by HGTV's Britney Simon

Coin-operated washer and dryer

Earplugs available at the front desk

Two free parking spaces (first come, first served)

Proximity to nationally rated Mexican cafes and restaurants

Rooms

The Gardner Hotel offers private rooms with ensuite or shared hallway bathrooms, as well as hostel dormitory accommodations. Private rooms feature vintage-style bathrooms, original antique furniture, and Roku Smart TVs. Options include Full Bed, Twin Bed, King Bed, and combinations like Full & Twin Bed or 2 Full Beds. Hostel dormitories have bunk beds with shared bathrooms, accommodating up to 8 guests per dormitory.

Other conveniences

Free fiber WiFi internet

Mini-split AC/heating units

Ceiling fans (except in dorms)

Extra blankets available upon request

Sinks in rooms with shared bathrooms

Vintage decor with 1920s charm

Slightly different room layouts due to historic building