2311 18th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States
#2 of 156 hotels in Washington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 113 hostel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 November 2024
Nicole
AustriaNothing.
Everything
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2024
Akash
IndiaThree Beds in a small room feels a little Claustrophobic. The upper most bed is almost hitting the roof.
Good Hostel Vibes. Amazing Kitchen. Free Coffee, Unlimited toiletries.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Diane
KenyaThe bunk mattresses could be a bit firmer for more comfort.
I had an amazing stay at Caravan. The location was ideal, right next to a bus stop so I could access it with ease. The staff were awesome, offering helpful information when I had questions. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and quiet, everyone seemed to follow the rules. The place also offered a somewhat safe way of meeting other travelers, especially solo travelers and sharing information with each other. And lastly, I loved the privacy offered by the blinds on the bunkers. It felt like your own room in the midst of other people. Great value for money.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Ugur
KazakhstanNone
This is the 1st time I stayed in a hostel. Great location, close to restaurants, grocery stores and public transportation, polite staff, free laundry, tea and coffee. Highly recomended. Absolutely value for money.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Roberts
CanadaThe lockers could have a shelf or something so that you can store clothes more easily. Two of the hairdryers weren't working. Signage outside could be clearer as it's easy to miss on the street! But these are only very small things!
The location was great for bars, restaurants and entertainment. Not super close to the metro but the neighbourhood is nice and feels safe. The dorms have a red light at night that is bright enough to see things but allows you to sleep. The beds are a little on the smaller side but are comfortable and private.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Sylla
GuineaNo idea 😀
I honestly appreciate everything about the property
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Pamala
BrazilAmazing👏🏻 There are public buses In front of Hostel to many important and touristic places.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Jacqueline
United StatesIt doesn’t have a 24 hour check in with a person. Walking steps since it doesn’t have a lift.
All the amenities (first time I see shaver, comb, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste) .
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 October 2024
Sylla
GuineaEverything was clean
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Tsz
United StatesWonderful and helpful staff. Bed was clean and have curtains for privacy. Provide toiletries and have water/tea/coffee station
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Gomez
Colombiaa little far away...
everything the olaces was really good, clean and comfortable. the staff was amazing, really patient and helpful
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Mohammed
BangladeshCheckin time could be earlier
Great staff and all the facilities you can think of
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Emilie
United StatesStaff & other guests were friendly and respectful. The spaces were all very clean and inviting.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Alexandre
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Katherine
United StatesAlthough many things were free, if the price point were a tad lower, say even $5-7 lower, then it would be better for us budget backpackers. Unrelated to the hostel and more to the transport I took to and fro from it: If you are taking the bus, the dropoff point is nearly right in front of the hostel and I felt very safe during the day, however when late at night it's best to take a taxi instead as DC buses and the streets they go through made me feel unsafe at night, especially with disorderly people under the influence getting on the bus at some points.
The staff were very kind and helpful. I arrived very early in the morning and was able to leave my bag securely for free, and also use the bathroom, kitchen, living room downstairs to freshen up and charge my phone before going out for the day. I returned later for official check-in and it was smooth. I stayed in the 2-person female dorm room and it was perfect. Very clean sheets, pillow, big towel, locker in the room, curtain on the bed, multiple charging points and also bedlight. You will need a lock for the locker, but my suitcase had its own lock anyways, and the room is secured with a pin code. The bathroom was outside the room, the door next to the room. It was big-sized, the shower large, toilet large too, extremely clean!!! Lots of free amenities such as razor, shower gel, toothbrush, tampons/pads, etc. The fridge and kitchen were very clean, you must wash your dishes right after using to avoid a fee which means everyone is very responsible thankfully. There's free coffee and tea that is very good quality. The all-star point is that use of their laundry machine is FREE! Free detergent, washer, and dryer. Lots of people do want to do their laundry, but I did mine first thing in the morning and had no wait. Staff is in very early and stays late, and they were able to answer any questions I had. Cheap taxi ride using Uber to downtown, but also the bus pickup point was right across the street. I easily got 1 bus all the way from Union Station to the hostel, superb. Although at night outside the hostel there's bars/clubs, I didn't hear any of it in my room. For food, I'd stop at Trader Joe's on the bus route and pickup some pre-made salads and wraps for under $5 and keep in the fridge.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Maria
United StatesIt's 20 minutes away from the nearest subway station and busses are literally always late so you can't really trust them. Also, I had a room in the back and it was perfect, but my friend that was staying at a room in the front said that it was very noisy at night, she and some other people in her room couldn't sleep.
It's very clean and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Cleidson
BrazilI have nothing to complain about.
Everything was perfect
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Larissa
BrazilVery clean, organized and confortable!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Attila
RomaniaN/A
one of the best hostels I hve ever stayed in: very clean (even in the common areas), free toiletries (even toothpaste), room and building access via code, excellent bed space (clean, spacious, curtain does not let light in, sockets), very decent pricing, safe area, great restaurants just outside (or within a 5 minute walking distance)
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Oliveira
BrazilIt was an amazing place to stay! Felt safe, great location, great hostel!! Will definitely stay again!! There is a bus stop nearby, truly amazing!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Liran
IsraelThe location is a little far away from the main sites (but on a nice street)
Clean,nice, small place. Nice stuff. Free coffee and tea.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Giada
ItalyBest hostel I have ever been to! Clean and safe even in the 18-person room. Amazing
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Purich
United StatesThe living room is so clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Katharina
Austriathe only thing that was not so good was that our room was very cold. the air conditioning was obviously not well installed or adjusted in this room.
the best hostel I've stayed in so far! What I really liked was that there was free tea and coffee, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel and ladies toiletries as well as other little essentials like toothbrush in case you needed anything. very cute decor. would come again!
Stayed in September 2024
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