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% | |
| 89% | |
| 93% |
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
| 01 Feb 2012 Margaret M, USA | 100% | |
| location, location, location -- very clean, attentive staff, -- great value -- greater value for members -- | ||
| 28 Jan 2012 Eunae, South Korea | 83% | |
| Hi-Washington DC was very comfort and good location. If I visit Washington again, I will choice Hi washington. Hostel response: | ||
| 27 Jan 2012 Binod, India | 100% | |
| It was a nice stay.Very nice and cooperative staff. It was good to meet peoples especially youths from different parts of the world.I would always like to stay their. Special thanks and regards to Mr. John.
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| 21 Jan 2012 Matias, USA | 93% | |
| I stayed in a room where the heating system was extremely loud.
Besides that the hostel is great. I highly recommend it. Hostel response: | ||
| 20 Jan 2012 Will, USA | 93% | |
| Really Enjoyed my stay! Like a fancy hotel at hostel prices. Hostel response: | ||
| 18 Jan 2012 William, USA | 100% | |
| The entire staff are great! I had several personal problems that any regular hotel would not have helped me with, but they did! THANKS!! Hostel response: | ||
| 16 Jan 2012 Richard, England & Wales | 87% | |
| When I was given a room, there was a bad smell and a strange old man complaining that he had been poisoned. I didnt want to stay in that room and the staff sorted out me a better room, that was much better. Th beds are comfortable and downstairs, the facilities including breakfast, the tv room and the lounge on the first floor were all first class. A good stay. Hostel response: | ||
| 07 Jan 2012 Glenn, Australia | 90% | |
| They were really busy while I was there - It seemed they were booked out every night. Given that, I think they did a good job. Hostel response: | ||
| 06 Jan 2012 Munjeong, USA | 100% | |
| my friends and i walked everywhere in DC because of good location! Hostel response: | ||
| 04 Jan 2012 Nour, USA | 93% | |
| Thanks to HI I love traveling alone now, it is very easy and comfortable, and if you feel like making new friends there are all kinds of events organized by the hostel, I loved the Night tour of the monuments.
Good Breakfast, very very friendly and helpful staff and excellent location.
One thing that bugs me about the HI hostels is that the WIFI doesn't reach beyond the second floor.. Hostel response: | ||
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