Washington DC Hostel
HI - Washington DC
1009 11th St NW
20001 Washington
USA
Tel.
1 202 737 2333
Fax.
1 202 737 1508
Customer Rating
| 89% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 81% | ||
| 84% | ||
| 88% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 83% | ||
HI-Washington DC is easily the best value hostel in DC! We provide an unbeatable environment (and a long list of amenities – many are FREE) that brings together international and domestic backpackers and travelers.
LOCATION: HI-Washington DC is located near the city’s most famous attractions and offers a friendly and inexpensive lodging experience for travelers. Only 8 blocks to the White House and National Mall, 4 blocks to China Town (bars and restaurants), 3 blocks to the Metro, and 1 block to the bus and a taxi stand.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hostellers may choose dormitory-style or private room accommodations, all with bunk beds and all designed to be a great value for the budget-minded traveler.
STAFF: Our staff is ready to welcome you to our capital city, help you with information about the local attractions and help to make your stay fun and relaxing. Make your reservation and be ready for an incredible stay at HI-DC!
FREE AMENITIES, SERVICES AND FEATURES: Here is an abbreviated list of FREE amenities, services and features:
• 24-hour front desk service and security • No curfew, no lock-out • Rates include tax • An environment that is drug-free, smoke-free and alcohol-free • A/C and heat in all guestrooms • FREE breakfast • FREE in-room lockers, linens and towels • FREE tours, movie nights and programs • FREE Wi-Fi • FREE local map and area information • FREE books, puzzles, pool table • Common room with big, comfortable couches, Internet stations, information center, and pre-paid phone card machine • TV room with big screen, 150+ channels, DVD, VCR, library with FREE movies and leather club chairs • Fully-equipped, self-service kitchen • Outside patio seating • Wheelchair accessibility • Visa and MasterCard accepted • Nearby restaurants, bars and pubs, grocery shopping, pharmacy and other conveniences • Individual travelers and groups welcome
OTHER AMENITIES:
• Laundry facilities • Luggage Storage • Bicycle rental available near the hostel
LOCATION: HI-Washington DC is located near the city’s most famous attractions and offers a friendly and inexpensive lodging experience for travelers. Only 8 blocks to the White House and National Mall, 4 blocks to China Town (bars and restaurants), 3 blocks to the Metro, and 1 block to the bus and a taxi stand.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hostellers may choose dormitory-style or private room accommodations, all with bunk beds and all designed to be a great value for the budget-minded traveler.
STAFF: Our staff is ready to welcome you to our capital city, help you with information about the local attractions and help to make your stay fun and relaxing. Make your reservation and be ready for an incredible stay at HI-DC!
FREE AMENITIES, SERVICES AND FEATURES: Here is an abbreviated list of FREE amenities, services and features:
• 24-hour front desk service and security • No curfew, no lock-out • Rates include tax • An environment that is drug-free, smoke-free and alcohol-free • A/C and heat in all guestrooms • FREE breakfast • FREE in-room lockers, linens and towels • FREE tours, movie nights and programs • FREE Wi-Fi • FREE local map and area information • FREE books, puzzles, pool table • Common room with big, comfortable couches, Internet stations, information center, and pre-paid phone card machine • TV room with big screen, 150+ channels, DVD, VCR, library with FREE movies and leather club chairs • Fully-equipped, self-service kitchen • Outside patio seating • Wheelchair accessibility • Visa and MasterCard accepted • Nearby restaurants, bars and pubs, grocery shopping, pharmacy and other conveniences • Individual travelers and groups welcome
OTHER AMENITIES:
• Laundry facilities • Luggage Storage • Bicycle rental available near the hostel
Hostel bed capacity
| Total beds: | 250 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | FROM THE GREYHOUND / TRAILWAYS / PETER PAN BUS STATION Walk 3 blocks to New York Avenue Metro Station and take the Red Line train toward Shady Grove. Exit at Metro Center and take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35 The BOLTBUS and MEGABUS both drop off and pick up at UNION STATION. From UNION STATION Take the Circulator bus going toward Georgetown. Exit at the intersection of 11th Street, NW and K Street, NW. HI-DC is in ½ block North on K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.00 Or take MetroRail, Red Line train toward Shady Grove. Exit at Metro Center and take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35 to $1.65 (depending on time of day) |
| Metro: | Take MetroRail to Metro Center Station(Red / Blue / Orange Lines). Take the 11th Street Exit. Walk North on 11th Street 3 blocks (just past K Street). |
| Parking: | Metered street parking is $1 per hour, but it can be difficult to find open spaces. Private parking lots range in price from $8.50 to $12.00 per day. Please ask at the front desk for more information and directions. |
| Location: | We are located on 11th Street, NW, between K and L Streets. You will notice us from the flags flying in front of our building and the trees with blue lights. Our mailing address is: Hostelling International-Washington, DC; 1009 11th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20001. Set in the heart of downtown DC, HI-DC is close to all of the best the city has to offer: • The White House (8 blocks) • The National Mall (8 blocks) – home to the Capitol, monuments and museums • Chinatown (4 blocks) • Metro Center (3 blocks) – MetroRail is the local subway system • Bus stops and taxi stands (1 block) • And just steps from bars, restaurants, performing art centers and many more attractions |
| Rail: | FROM THE TRAIN (AMTRAK) STATION / UNION STATION Take the Circulator bus going toward Georgetown. Exit at the intersection of 11th Street, NW and K Street, NW. HI-DC is in ½ block North on K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.00 Or take MetroRail, Red Line train toward Shady Grove. Exit at Metro Center and take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35 to $1.65 (depending on time of day) |
| Airport: | FROM THE AIRPORT: METRORAIL & METROBUS From Dulles International Airport (IAD): Take Bus 5A toward L’Enfant Plaza and exit at Rosslyn Metro Station. Take the Blue Line train toward Largo and exit at Metro Center Station. Take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $7.60 to $8.15 (depending on time of day) From Ronald Reagan / Washington National Airport (DCA): Take the Metrorail Blue Line train toward Largo and exit at Metro Center Station. Take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.60 to $2.55 (depending on time of day) From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): Take Bus B30 toward Greenbelt Metro Station and exit there. Enter the Greenbelt Metro Station and take the Yellow Line train toward Mount Vernon Square or take the Green Line train toward Branch Avenue. From either the Yellow or Green Line trains, exit at Mount Vernon Square and walk South on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $8.75 to $10.50 (depending of time of day) FROM THE AIRPORT: SUPERSHUTTLE Door-to-door, shared-ride van service, estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $27 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest • From Ronald Reagan / DC National Airport (DCA): $12 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $35 for the first guest and $12 for each additional guest FROM THE AIRPORT: TAXICABS Estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $60 • From Ronald Reagan / Washington National Airport (DCA): $25 • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $50 |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Washington DC |
Facilities
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | Lift |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Air conditioning |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews HI - Washington DC
| 08 May 2012 Gavin, Australia | 83% | |
| Staff were amazing, breakfast was great! Hostel response: | ||
| 06 May 2012 Sreenivasa, USA | 100% | |
| Stay was good. Recommend for everyone. Hostel response: | ||
| 04 May 2012 Jonathan, USA | 93% | |
| the elevator needs to be replaced. But on the other hand, thank god it had an elevator at all. Hostel response: | ||
| 27 Apr 2012 Alan, England & Wales | 90% | |
| First time staying in a shared room with people I didn't know, but was happy and would recommend the hostel to anyone looking for a budget stay in Washington. Hostel response: | ||
| 22 Apr 2012 Sabine, USA | 100% | |
| The elevator was too slow. Is there any safety issue with it?
I was in a private room for one week. It would have been nice if our towels had been replaced at least once. Otherwise, everything was fine. Thank you! Hostel response: | ||
| 18 Apr 2012 Anaïs, France | 60% | |
| The surrouding of the bed room was extemly noising.
the showers were not very clean.
The staff was not very clear in their explainations, for example they did not mention the real price of the locker (4£ instead of only 1$ for a small luggage). It was also the first time I saw the staff cannot keep in a secure luggage storage our luggage without paying anything. and it was not.
Compared to all hi hostel in worldwide I did, in Europe and Australia, I was wery disappointed. Hostel response: | ||
| 18 Apr 2012 Ghi, USA | 83% | |
| Mini-blinds didn't block light from street at night. The window was stuck open a wide crack and the air conditioning kept blasting even though it was colder than 59 degrees outside. I solved the problem on the 2nd night by stuffing towel in window and draping blanket over bed to stop blower draft and put my bed in the dark. We paid more for the private room so that is why I only graded them "good" on value for money. Hostel response: | ||
| 17 Apr 2012 Mary, USA | 93% | |
| Breakfast and staff were the best. Thanks! Hostel response: | ||
| 14 Apr 2012 Margit, Denmark | 90% | |
| It is very important for the comfort to have bed lamps so that each individual can read in bed and so that those in the top beds can avoid the glaring light in the ceiling. Hostel response: | ||
| 14 Apr 2012 Caroline, Austria | 50% | |
| Unfortunately we checked out because of an issue in the room on the first night and didn't get the money for the first night back, even we haven't slept there... The staff wasn't really helpful and didn't understand our concernes. However this was not satisfying at ALL!! Hostel response: | ||
Top Hostels in USA
Country Information
Who else will be there?
Build friendships – before you even get thereConnect with other travellers
