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Reviews of Caravan Hostel DC

2311 18th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States

#2 of 156 hotels in Washington

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 113 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Just fantastic - highly recommend: safe, clean, well-spaced out, lovely décor.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 8-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Three 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 8-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    I really enjoyed staying at this spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 6-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 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

    10
    I highly recommend Caravan Hostel to anyone who wants to stay in Washington DC
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No idea 😀

    I honestly appreciate everything about the property

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    Excellent 👏🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing👏🏻 There are public buses In front of Hostel to many important and touristic places.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    Beautiful, clean, well designed hostel will full of amenities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 2-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 8-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful 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

    10
    best hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 2-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a 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

    10
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checkin time could be earlier

    Great staff and all the facilities you can think of

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff & other guests were friendly and respectful. The spaces were all very clean and inviting.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    10
    Super great, clean, quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 2-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Although 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay, but has disadvantages
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It'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

    10
    A very good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have nothing to complain about.

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 2-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, organized and confortable!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    Excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/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

    10
    Amazing Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 8-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel I have ever been to! Clean and safe even in the 18-person room. Amazing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One Privacy Pod Bed in a 18-Person-Max All Gender Shared Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The living room is so clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Female Only: One Privacy Pod Bed in a 2-Person-Max Female Only Shared Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the 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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