William Penn House Reviews

Unbelievably good for such a modest price few blocks away from the Hill. Extraordinary courteous and professional staff. Highly recommend.

William Penn House was just what I was looking for - a cheap, safe place to stay. I didn't spend much time there other than sleeping but as a base for exploring DC on a budget I definitely recommend it.

I thought that the hostel was great. The only thing I would change is making people pay $5 a day for wireless internet.

The facilities were great except for the fact that there was no kitchen facilities available for our use. An OK breakfast was provided but we couldn't prepare food.

...everything was waccepteith one exception acceptable - that is, human hair on allegedly clean blankets and what appeared to be a large dark human hair on an allegedly clean towel....please ask the facility to check linens and towels following washing and before distribution to guests....in peace....

I enjoyed the William Penn House. It was quite convenient to all I needed and wanted to do in DC. The staff were all polite and friendly.

Superior accomodations! Staff superior. All above expectations. Will stay here every time I come to DC.

The hostel is very near to capital hill. We arrive there in a rainy night, but in the room, we felt warm. The staff is very nice. The hostel have done a lot of charity. Although there is no lock in every door, it looks like safe. I had a good sleep in that room.

Great place to stay for a short amount of time. Charming location with local diner and markets nearby. Neighborhood feel close to all major DC sites.

does what it says on the tin - good place to sleep. no where to cook, do laundry, etc but a good place & neighborhood to sleep in! Not much more to be said

Great place, great staff, great common room (rooms!). Highly recommended!

No lockers; appart from that it is perfect if you're looking for quiet hostel.

Great space, beautiful old building with a library and common space. Happy to get clean sheets, but was not into the clearly unwashed blankets. I would recommend, just bring a sleeping bag.

Great location, about 10 mins walk to Capitol Building. Also walkable to Smithsonian museums. Eastern Market nearest Metro about 10 mins walk as are many restaurants/bars. I was concerned about lack of security as all the other hostels I had stayed in US before this one had free lockers big enough to take a rucksack and backpack but this one only had a very small locker big enough fora passport if you folded it in half and they charged $5 for it. Also no locks on rooms although entrance seemedOK

I enjoyed my stay. The room was warm (cold nights) and my roommates were friendly. There are plenty of showering facilities and I am an early riser so I had hot water each time I showered. The bathroom in the 3rd floor women's dorm is very small but it serves its purpose and was kept clean. I thought that a sign indicated that staff were available from 9-9 each day. I did not find staff on either Saturday or Sunday evening (I was in before 9). It was a problem on Saturday evening.

Staff was very helpful, and the library was very good for a small hostel. Wish I had had more time to read some of the books.

Having fresh linens and towels was superb. The staff were friendly - particularly Kat - very helpful. Floors and bathroom showers needed a little more cleaning - otherwise very very comfortable stay. I was worried about my possessions being rummaged through or things stolen - but I was relieved to find that wasn't a concern. Thanks for everything!

nice stay, helpful staff, interesting guests, clean and well organised.

I stayed because I was Quaker. I was surprised how like a hostel it was, however the guests were interesting. A mix of professionals and travelers. One guy made a loud cell phone conversation after quiet hours which was annoying. It seemed clean but old, the kind of old where a little dirt becomes permanent. It smelled like a locker room in the bedroom. Might be a problem with lack of ventilation - Bathroom too. Bottom Line: I was happy. For affordability. Because it felt nice & homey

Great location. Not the place to stay to meet people and Yo party. But a good safe and clean place to stay.