Washington DC is an expensive city, but this hostel is convenient, comfortable, and a real bargain. I've stayed here many times. Obviously, it's not for people who need a lot of privacy. But otherwise, it is close to perfect. Comfortable beds, sheets and blankets in excellent condition, free towel, large free lockers in rooms (bring a lock). Always lots of... more

I spent five nights here last spring and, for my purposes, it was perfect. Positive: the linens and blankets, and dorms in general, are spotless (they appeared to be new, at least when I was there). I stayed in an all-female dorm and my dorm-mates were very quiet and considerate women. There was a surprising age range - this is... more

This was probably the best hostel I have stayed at in the states. It is easily the cleanest anyway, the bathrooms were spotless, kitchen and rooms likewise. There was a large tv room with cable for chilling out, good sized kitchen, free wi-fi and readily available information. The location was prime for checking out all of DC's hot spots and... more

I've stayed here twice recently. I can't afford the $100+ /night that it costs to be in DC otherwise. I'd only recommend to people who are looking to save money. Good: It's cheap. Seems safe. Bad: The room I was in the first time (608? 408?) has a large wet spot on the floor by the air conditioner. The room... more

Having never visited the US or stayed in a hostel previously I was rather apprehensive about our group staying here. As it happened, I was very impressed. As the previous comment states, it's very clean, in a good, safe location, near the Metro and there are good shops (inc Macy's) within 10mins walking distance of the hostel as is Fords... more

This was my first stay at this Hostel, The front desk service was excellent in my opinion, I even had to change my room because I did not want a Top Bunk bed because of knee problems, they happily accomodated me with a different room. The Elevator is very slow but why are you in a rush if your on... more

Because I was arriving in DC close to midnight, I didnt want to spend a couple hundred dollars just to lay my head down overnight, so took a cue from my kids and booked a room at the hostel. I reserved a 4-bed all-female room (requesting a lower bed). Desk staff was very professional and pleasant when I arrived. I... more

By now, ive lived in a few hostels and theres really not much going on at this one. Very very few activities. The elevator doesnt work during half of my stay there and takes a long time to go up and down so most of the time, everyone takes the stairs. Its not a very big hostel. Every floor only... more

I wasn't sure what to expect from a hostel having not stayed in one since a school trip 10 years ago but I was pleasantly surprised. This hostel was very clean outside and had a massive HI flag outside. The overall feel is that it is basic but it was very clean. We had key cards for our dorm and... more