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Caravan Hostel DC, hotel in Washington

Caravan Hostel DC in Washington provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Location , service
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
178 reviews
Duo Nomad, hotel in Washington

Duo Nomad in Washington provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Location, access to Metro and Grocery store
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
943 reviews
Duo Housing, hotel in Washington

Located 1.8 km from The White House in Washington, Duo Housing offers free WiFi access. The property has a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Everything
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
2,913 reviews
Washington International Student Center, hotel in Washington

Washington International Student Center is set in the Northwest district in Washington, 1.5 miles from the White House. Free WiFi is offered to all guests.

Cena je ok..
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated passable
Average
603 reviews
102 Private Room-Double Twin Bed in CoHi DC!, hotel in Washington

Set within 2.8 km of Phillips Collection and 3.1 km of Walter E Washington Convention Center, 102 Private Room-Double Twin Bed in CoHi DC!

I liked it! Everything was very clean, no bad smell luckily. A quiet place to spend the night, the bathroom was shared but it was in good condition to use it, If I have to go back this place will be an option for me!
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
19 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Hostels that guests love in Washington

  • Avg. price/night: £97.20
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3,405 reviews
    Great hotel in a great location. A few minutes walk from Union Station and 2 minutes from the metro. Food options nearby and they were fine with us eatingin the lobby spaces. Really helpful staff. Great atmosphere and spaces. Not a big room but well designed, quiet and comfortable. We've booked another stay when we return ti Washington and got it much cheaper booking further in advance.
    Katherine
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,153 reviews
    I felt incredibly safe and comfortable in this hostel. One of the best I've visited! Loved the cafe and lounge area downstairs. Clean facilities and pleasant guests. The capsules in the room were quite nice and modern, and I enjoyed the extra level of privacy they gave. The private bathrooms were fantastic, as well.
    Westin
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,153 reviews
    Great location, many bars and restaurants in the vicinity, metro only 1 minute away. Nice bunk beds. Friendly owner.
    Lav
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,436 reviews
    Great location and awesome rooms. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed so far!!!
    Cecilia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.38
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 25 reviews
    This is more of an upscale youth hotel. It was very cute and the set up was really comfortable. BUT, at 66, I am too old to share a bathroom with strangers - had to buy some flip flops at the Target across the street. Still, I really liked the place very much. It is bright and cheery. I had never stayed in a youth hostel before - and now I have! I really enjoyed myself (despite the fact I would never go back).
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,153 reviews
    Great location, very clean, helpful staff. They kept my luggage since I arrived too early for the check in, so I could go explore the city. I liked the vibe of the hostel and the area around. Internet was good.
    Nigar
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,153 reviews
    Great location next to U Street metro station and lots of opportunities in close proximity to eat, shop, or to have a drink. Easy check-in process and great coffee in the lobby, made by the friendliest hostel staff. Considering the expensive prices for accommodation in the area, it can be considered a "cheap" alternative.
    Lukas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,436 reviews
    The best hostel I have been through all my trips in 4 continents: it is a hostel with hotel equipment and services . Great location . Big room with fashionable decoration promoting privacy through separating curtains. The room is cleaned every day and the cleaner is putting new towel on each bed daily . We faced a small issue with the WC by night ; the plomber came and fixed it within 10 minutes from informing the reception .
    Ilhem
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,913 reviews
    the Hostel has everything a Backpacker needs and a really good vibe. the rooftop is excellent to get to know new people and the staff is very nice and helpful as well.
    Lukas
    Group
  • Scored 4.9
    4.9
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 703 reviews
    This was the cheapest option to stay in central Washington DC. It was nice to to meat and discuss with local people. There is a metro and citybike station very close. The neighbourhood feels safe except for the street of the hostel itself.
    Abel
    Young couple

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