HI-Washington DC Hostel
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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
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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
| 14 May 2013 Ye, China | 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: | ||
| 09 May 2013 Regiane, Brazil | 100% | |
| I simply loved it! Hostel response: | ||
| 09 May 2013 Anya, Canada | 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: | ||
| 09 May 2013 Zeyang, USA | 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: | ||
| 07 May 2013 Zhou, USA | 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: | ||
| 22 Apr 2013 Jose Antonio, Spain | 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: | ||
| 18 Apr 2013 Sandy, USA | 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: | ||
| 10 Apr 2013 Jungmin, South Korea | 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: | ||
| 09 Apr 2013 Jiyeon, South Korea | 80% | |
| it's wonderful time there but i want to start early breakfast time. Hostel response: | ||
| 01 Apr 2013 Yanxue, USA | 100% | |
| Excellent hostel! Very good location. Like it very much. Hostel response: | ||
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