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1. HighRoad Washington DC
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177 reviews
#1 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"I was there with my three siblings, all of us middle-aged and used to creature comforts and we all really appreciated this place. Special thanks to Kennedy who made us feel most welcome."
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2. Duo Housing
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295 reviews
#2 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"Communal breakfast was simple, fresh cooked choc chip pancakes and coffee (all. I needed) and all the prep areas you need if you wanna fetch your own food (great cheap supermarket next door)."

When to visit Washington DC

December 2024

40ºF

7 days of rain

Less busy

Least busy month

Dec 24

Christmas Eve (US)

Dec 25

Christmas Day (US)

January 2025

36ºF

Coldest month

7 days of rain

Driest month

Less busy

Jan 01

New Years Day (US)

Jan 20

Martin Luther Kin... (US)

February 2025

38ºF

7 days of rain

Very busy

Feb 17

Presidents Day (US)

March 2025

46ºF

8 days of rain

Very busy

Busiest month

No bank holidays

April 2025

57ºF

9 days of rain

Very busy

No bank holidays

May 2025

66ºF

11 days of rain

Moderately busy

May 26

Memorial Day (US)

June 2025

75ºF

11 days of rain

Moderately busy

Jun 19

Juneteenth (US)

July 2025

79ºF

Hottest month

12 days of rain

Wettest month

Very busy

Jul 04

Independence Day (US)

August 2025

77ºF

10 days of rain

Moderately busy

No bank holidays

September 2025

71ºF

8 days of rain

Moderately busy

Sep 02

Labor Day (US)

October 2025

59ºF

7 days of rain

Less busy

Oct 14

Indigenous Peoples' Day (US)

November 2025

49ºF

7 days of rain

Less busy

Nov 11

Veteran's Day (US)

Nov 28

Thanksgiving (US)

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3. U Street Hostel
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31 reviews
#3 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"When shots were fired at 5:00 in the morning, we heard those loud and clear too, soon followed by the sirens of at least 20 emergency vehicles that remained parked on the street outside our window for several hours."
4. Downtown Washington Hostel
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175 reviews
#4 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"My first experience with a hostel was at..."

5. Caravan Hostel Dc
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1 review
#5 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"I've never encountered such a high standard in any other hostel before. Just an idea: Promote more social interaction among guests, like creating some pubcrawls!"
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6. International House of Washington
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35 reviews
#6 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"This hostel looks really nice and is well..."

7. Duo Nomad
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15 reviews
#7 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"The price is very reasonable, the noise..."
8. Hostel Comfort Zone
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47 reviews
#8 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"This hostel is a house located on a nice..."
9. Capitol Square
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2 reviews
#9 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"Were there to visit Washington. Owner communicated poorly and was not nice at all. The advert was misleading and we did not get what was promised. Also rules, such as taking your shoes off, applied without..."
10. DC International Hostel 2
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21 reviews
#10 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"Pricing was reasonable. There's a large..."

11. Diplomatic Management
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6 reviews
#11 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"Most of the experiences I've had are pretty decent. But this one experience I had was so bad (service-wise) that I really have to write this review. Perhaps it was a change in management that spiraled into such a..."
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12. Washington International Student Center
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84 reviews
#12 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"I will never ever go there again."
13. Diplomatic Management
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3 reviews
#13 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"Overall a good stay for 2 nights. Pro's..."
14. DC International Hostel 1
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8 reviews
#14 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"no personal light over your bed. in the room you hear every thing going on outside."
15. Capital Comfort Hostel
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49 reviews
#15 Best Value of 19 Hostels in Washington DC
"They did not reply to emails or phone calls."

16. DC Home Stays Trinidad
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0 reviews
17. Hi Washington, Dc Hostel
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0 reviews
18. May Flower Hostel LLC
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19. Laura's House
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BmoreBunks Hostel in Baltimore
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1 review
35.9 miles from Washington DC
"Very nice hotel with great staff! The room was comfortable & roomy. I enjoyed staying at this hotel. Bmorbunks is the only hostel in Baltimore It is situated close to everything with cozy and spacious rooms to rent..."

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Holiday Inn Express White Marsh, an IHG hotel
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21 reviews
45.5 miles from Washington DC
"The next morning Tiffany made extra efforts to make sure we had Coffee and fruit. Tiffany was also very sweet and so nice to be at a Hotel where all the staff you meet up with are so kind and welcoming."
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Bear's Den Hostel
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24 reviews
47.9 miles from Washington DC
"It’s well maintained the only thing is bring your own water and bedding. The cottage maximum capacity is 8 people with bunk beds for 7 and loft for a queen size for sleeping. ."
This is one of the highest rated properties in Washington DC
The River Inn
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3,643 reviews
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#1 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"I cannot say enough about the staff..."
Hotel Hive
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2,763 reviews
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#2 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"Pizza and drinks on the roof were..."
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Malolo Bed and Breakfast
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510 reviews
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#3 of 238 B&Bs / Inns in Washington DC
"I had a lovely experience at Malolo B&B..."
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Washington DC Georgetown
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2,385 reviews
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#4 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"In fact, we are working with our travel..."
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The Jefferson, Washington, DC
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1,592 reviews
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#5 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"Not at the Jefferson. My suite had a..."
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The Morrow Washington Dc, Curio Collection By Hilton
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363 reviews
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#7 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"I stayed here during the Mindful Drinking Fest, it was my first time in Washington D.C. The work trip was super demanding and stressful, so it was really great to have super attentive staff making sure that I had..."
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Eaton DC
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712 reviews
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#6 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"We love the Eaton and can't say enough..."
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The Hay-Adams
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1,828 reviews
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#8 of 238 hotels in Washington DC
"The view was amazing and the service was..."
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