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The 10 Best Hostels in Washington, USA

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Duo Nomad in Washington provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 1.6 km from Supreme Court, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from The Capitol. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Fine location, clean and nice place. Pancakes for breakfast was fine

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8.1
Very good
847 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

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.

Washington Monument is 6 minutes’ drive from the hostel. The Lincoln Memorial is 9 minutes’ drive.

Friendly, helpful staff. Location

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7.8
Good
2,650 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Washington, DC International Hostel 2 offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Walter E Washington Convention Center, 2.2 km from The National Mall and 2.3 km from National Gallery of Art. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Good location a mile from the white house

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4.1
Review score
794 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

DC International Hostel 1 is located in Mount Vernon Square, 1 km from DC convention centre and from Old Dominion Brew House. Free WiFi access is available.

Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and cable TV. Extras include a desk and linen.

The staff that checked me in was really nice. That room was small, but enough for a few nights.

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5.1
Review score
591 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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.

The property offers both, dorm rooms and private rooms.

Staff great. Worked hard to keep thibgs clean ,accomodating

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5.6
Review score
528 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at CoHi - 102 also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

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6.6
Review score
9 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £517.07
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,214 reviews
    great location for DC stay close to place to visit and nice restaurants. parking lot is across the street which was clean and safe.
    Ayuta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £386.48
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,124 reviews
    Great location for what I needed it for. Staff were very friendly and hotel felt safe with security at the door 24/7.
    Katrina
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,142 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
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,178 reviews
    Great location for getting to the main sites. We felt really safe surrounded by the George Washington University campus. Lots of eating places within 2 blocks.
    Kristy
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,142 reviews
    I slept through breakfast, wasn't even sure they offered that when I booked for a week. The staff were awesome! Great location! Fair pricing and Jim!? Awesome guy! His good disposition is reassuring that you will enjoy a safe and comfortable stay.
    Michelle
    Solo traveller
  • 5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 528 reviews
    bunk bed, affordable price, great location.
    S
    SIWEI
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,649 reviews
    Very clean and safe hostel and you feel like your are in home , They keep your luggage safe after check out if you want
    Thamer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £271.80
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,019 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
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,649 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
  • 5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 591 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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