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HI-Washington DC Hostel

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HI - Washington DC

1009 11th St NW
20001 Washington
USA
 
Tel. 1 202 737 2333
Fax. 1 202 737 1508

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Customer Rating

Total:
87%
87%     100 442
Friendliness of Staff:
90%
90%
Efficiency of Service:
87%
87%
Comfort:
81%
81%
Cleanliness:
83%
83%
Security:
88%
88%
Location:
92%
92%

Green Rating:
84%
84%
 
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 (open 24 hours) • 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 / PETER PAN BUS/ MEGABUS Take Metro rail, 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 = $2.85 (depending on time of day) Or, take the Circulator Bus going toward Georgetown. Exit at the intersection of 11th Street, NW and K Street, NW. HI-DC is ½ block North on K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.00
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 $4 per hour, but it can be difficult to find open spaces. Private parking lots range in price from $18.00 to $24.00 per day. Please contact our Front Desk staff 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)
Rail:FROM THE TRAIN (AMTRAK) STATION / UNION STATION Take Metro rail, 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 = $2.85 (depending on time of day) Or, take the Circulator Bus going toward Georgetown. Exit at the intersection of 11th Street, NW and K Street, NW. HI-DC is ½ block North on K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.00
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 = $7.35 to $7.65 (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 = $2.35 to $2.65 (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 two blocks West to 11th Street (take a Left) and walk three blocks South on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $6.35 to $6.90 (depending of time of day) FROM THE AIRPORT: SUPER SHUTTLE Door-to-door, shared-ride van service, estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $31 for the first guest and $12 for each additional guest • From Ronald Reagan / DC National Airport (DCA): $17 for the first guest and $11 for each additional guest • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $40 for the first guest and $13 for each additional guest FROM THE AIRPORT: TAXICABS Estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $65 • From Ronald Reagan / Washington National Airport (DCA): $25 • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $50

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
Main attractions nearbyNightlife nearby
Botanical gardens nearbyRestaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearbyMeet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Washington DC

Facilities

Suitable for wheelchair usersBreakfast in price
Hostel open 24hLift
TV roomSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Sheets in priceLaundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostelAir conditioning
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Meals availableCurrency exchange at or near hostel
Games roomIndividual traveller welcome
Luggage StoreLockers available
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
Green HostelRates include local tax
Cycle store at Hostel

Customer Reviews HI - Washington DC

14 May 2013 Ye, China
100%
100%
I like here very much. It is totally worth it with this price. would like to visit here next time and recommend to my friends. What need to imporve: IT was very cold when I came so if they told me there was extro blankets in our room that i need not to got up at 3 a.m. to ask extro blankes at the front desk. And i think if there is a tip about how to open the room door it would be great because the room door is too heavy to open and i spent 3 minutes checking if there was a buttom to open it.

Hostel response:
Ye, Thank you for your great feedback! We will keep in mind your suggestions as we continue to update our facilities and training. We hope you'll stay with us again the next time you come to DC! Thanks, Christina


09 May 2013 Regiane, Brazil
100%
100%
I simply loved it!

Hostel response:
Thank you for your awesome feedback! Glad you enjoyed your stay, we enjoyed having you! Come back to DC soon! Safe travels, Christina


09 May 2013 Anya, Canada
77%
77%
The breakfast choices were good - much better than I had anticipated - and I like the touch of free coffee 24/7 and free bananas at reception! I did a walking tour of the memorials, and the tour guide was great (don't remember her name). Other hostellers were very friendly. The bathroom could use some updating though, and there was a noise issue with a bunch of very young schoolchildren which went on past 11pm. Otherwise, a great stay and I'd come back again. Thanks!

Hostel response:
Anya, Thank you for your great feedback! We appreciate it. You seem to have enjoyed most of your stay with us! That's great! We are working on updating our bathrooms. You may have noticed that we just completed our kitchen a few months ago. I apologize about the school children. Part of our mission is that we encourage hostelling to young people and we have groups of them sometimes, we do try our best to keep them on floors seperate from the other guests but it is not always possible. We hope you'll stay with us again your next visit! Safe travels, Christina


09 May 2013 Zeyang, USA
77%
77%
thhe hostel was okay except during the days we stayed there there were bunch of kids (mid school students?) being very noisy at night. they just sat in the hallway and totally blocked the way to the woman's bathroom on my floor. i was a bit of annoyed by that.

Hostel response:
Thank you for your great feedback! We appreciate it. You seem to have enjoyed most of your stay with us! I apologize about the school children. Part of our mission is that we encourage hostelling to young people and we have groups of them sometimes, we do try our best to keep them on floors separate from the other guests but it is not always possible. We hope you'll stay with us again your next visit! Safe travels, Christina


07 May 2013 Zhou, USA
97%
97%
we have booked a private room,very clean and quiet. staff is really really friendly. location is excellent that you can just walk to the white house.

Hostel response:
Thank you for your awesome feedback! Glad you enjoyed your stay, we enjoyed having you! Come back to DC soon! Safe travels, Christina


22 Apr 2013 Jose Antonio, Spain
100%
100%
Muy amables y serviciales todos los empleados, todo muy limpio...y el mejor desayuno de los cuatro albergues que he visitado en este viaje.

Hostel response:
Jose, Gracias por su gran comentario! Nos gustó tener que todo lo que disfrutamos de nuestra estancia aquí! Vuelve a estar pronto! Buen viaje, Christina


18 Apr 2013 Sandy, USA
87%
87%
It was an outstanding experience. Enjoyed the tours and the opportunity to spend time with other travelers who came from many backgrounds.

Hostel response:
Sandy, Thanks! Sounds like you had a great time! We love when our guests experience everything that we have to offer! We hope you'll come back again and stay with us :-) Safe travels, Christina


10 Apr 2013 Jungmin, South Korea
43%
43%
I will never use the hi hostel washington. Several staffs' atritude was really bad-in particular, Mxxxxxxx. The elevator did not work for 10 minutes, which made me late for my train. Mattress seemed old and floor squeaked.

Hostel response:
Jungmin, I am sorry that you had such a bad time. Thanks for letting us know about your issue with our staff member. We will look into exactly why she came across as rude. Our elevator is slow, but it means well. Thank you for making us aware of your mattress troubles. The most important thing when staying away from home is that you sleep well. This is definitely and area that we will improve. I hope you'll come back despite your last stay and see how we have improved. Safe travels, Christina


09 Apr 2013 Jiyeon, South Korea
80%
80%
it's wonderful time there but i want to start early breakfast time.

Hostel response:
Jiyeon, Thank you for your review! We look forward to having you come back and stay with us again soon! Safe travels, Christina


01 Apr 2013 Yanxue, USA
100%
100%
Excellent hostel! Very good location. Like it very much.

Hostel response:
Yanxue, Thanks for your awesome review and feedback! We appreciate your comments! Hopefully you can come back soon and have more fun! Safe travels, Christina


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