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Hostelling International - Washington DC Reviews

1009 11th Street, NW Washington, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA

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86%

Rating
2277 Total Reviews
  • 84%Value For Money
  • 89%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 84%Cleanliness
  • 82%Facilities

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100%

Thank you Megan, Kevin, and Kitchen Staff.


89%

Really enjoyed our stay here. Really nice, helpful staff. Free bananas about and chocolates for valentines. The guy running breakfast was cool - getting people to introduce themselves to each other. We took part in a free night time monument tour - very cool to see the monuments at night and get some history. Overall we really liked this hostel - would def recommend it

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Sarah! Wow! Thanks for your great review! You truly enjoyed your stay we wish that every traveler enjoys the little things and experiences our tours and interactive staff! We hope you come again and stay with us! Safe travels, Christina

77%

I stayed in this hostel with my sister for two nights and we really liked it. The hostel was clean, the staff was nice and the rooms were compare to the money you pay great. What we liked best is that the hostel is really close to alls sight seeing things. It just took us 15 minutes to walk to the White House and 20 minutes to the national mall.

  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Hannah! Thanks for your review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! Our location is one of our favorite perks as well, it makes going on tours of the city great! Hopefully you'll stay with us again sometime! Safe travels, Christina

66%

I was very surprised (not pleasantly) to find WIFI not available on all floors - this seems like a basic need in a hostel. I was also pretty shocked that you had to pay to hold your bags for the day before departing. This hostel is not especially cheap for the facilities that you get so these extras are not appreciated. I was also told that there would be some options for breakfast for me as a celiac (gluten free). There weren't.

  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Gemma, Thank you for your review. We're sorry that you didn't have completely awesome experience staying with us. The idea with the WiFi in our common space is to allow for more of a community feel while you're here. We wish we could have free storage, like other amenities in the hostel but we don't own them and don't have the option. Sorry about breakfast as well, there is usually a fresh fruit option at the very least if you have certain dietary requirements. We hope despite your concerns that you'd stay with us again your next visit. Maybe you'll have a better time! Safe travels, Christina

86%

This is a good choice if you have limited budget. A little bit cold at night, and the heater is noisy.

  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thank you for your review! We're sorry that it was a little cold for you and that the heater was noisy. We'll have our maintenance person look into that. Safe travels! ~ Christina

83%

The best location in D.C, everything is walking distance

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Thanks for your great review Hung! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Safe travels! ~ Christina

100%

Excellent!

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Elzbieta: Thank you for your great review and really kind words! We're happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will stay with us again! Safe travels! ~Christina

89%

Awesome location and great atmosphere!

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Victor, Thank you for your kind words, and great review! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Safe travels! ~ Christina

100%

This is really a nice hostel to stay for travellers and it even offers breakfast. I like the hostel and will definitely recommend it to my friend.

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Thank you for your kind words and glowing review! We look forward to you staying with us again in the future. Safe travels! ~Christina

100%

Just great, thanks so much! Really good location in town, and the rooms are clean and safe. The breakfast was really nice as well... a good chance to meet other travelers!

  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for the awesome rating and you're welcome! I'm glad you had a great time. Safe travels! Antonio, HI-Washington DC

100%

I love this city also the hostel in this beautiful, If you just can choose one city for travelling in US, please definitely choose this city and live in this hostel. you will never regret it.

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Thanks for the excellent rating and recommendation! I'm happy you enjoyed our hostel and city! Visit us again soon! Safe travels! Antonio, HI-Washington DC

80%

Good location and very good heating. It could do with a bit more atmosphere and some bathrooms.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed our location and heating. I'll pass along your suggestions to the right people. Safe travels. Antonio, HI-Washington DC

94%

Great place to stay! helpful staff and nice neighborhood!


100%

Amazing breakfast! I highly recommend!!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for the perfect rating and recommendation! I'm glad that you enjoyed breakfast! Safe travels! Antonio, HI-Washington DC

100%

I'm sorry for delaying review my comments. I really enjoy staying in hostel. Staff and dormmates are so nice and so is the breakfast. If we can cook, that would be perfect experience. Becuase we can communicate and share food with internationals. I DO LOVE TO BE THERE AGAIN IF ONLY I GO TO DC. Everything is so great, especially the activities like georgetown, clubs. Thank you so much.


89%

Love the atmosphere.

  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


74%

Improve the wi-fi, please

  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

Great hostel experience..was on top floor(8) so hot water for shower is somewhat lacking,but aside from this is one of the best hostel experiences

  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks for the review! I'm sorry about the lack of hot water. I'll pass along your comment to our maintenance dept. Safe travels. Antonio, HI-Washington DC

97%

Loved this place! The staff were outstanding and the atmosphere excellent!

  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for the wonderful rating and kind words! I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay! Safe travels! Antonio, HI-Washington DC

77%

the guy who asked everybody at breakfast time after a good morning in their mother language was just great!! was a nice ritual befor breakfast! ;)

  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for the great review! I'm glad that you enjoyed John's (the breakfast guy) ritual! Safe travels! Antonio, HI-Washington DC

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