About

Small friendly hostel located in Washington DC. Located in the popular, safe neighborhood of Adams Morgan we are surrounded by ethnic restaurants and nightclubs.

Easy to get to the White House and other major sites by Metro, bus or walking. The hostel has a kitchen so you can cook. There is internet access, cable tv in the common room, lockers, no curfew, you have your own key to come & go. We provide a free breakfast of juice, milk, bread, jam & tea. The hostel does have air conditioning. If you want to check us out through a independent reference you can find the hostel listed in the two well know Travel Guide Books ' Lonely Planet ' and ' Lets Go USA'
Happy Travels and Adventures.
Please note that the hostel does not allow children.

Reception open from 8 am to 11 pm

**Please note we operate a 48 hour cancellation policy

Located in safe area
FREE pick-up from Greyhound and Amtrak
Close to the White House, FBI, Smithsonian & US Capitol
Convenient to bus & Metro
Close to bars & clubs
Kitchen Facilities
No curfew - 24 hour access
Air-conditioning
Cable TV & Lockers
Check-in 8:00 AM to 11 PM
Free Parking for first night
(Customer will receive parking pass, security deposit of $100 is required for this and will be returned on departure)

House Rules

Check In

8:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Utensils
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Reviews

5.8(1571)
  • Value for Money
    5.5
  • Security
    6.3
  • Atmosphere
    4.5
  • Cleanliness
    5.0
  • Staff
    6.3
  • Location
    7.8
  • Facilities
    5.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Washington Capitol Hostel offers a central location with easy access to transport and vibrant nightlife. While some guests find it basic and dated, it's a budget-friendly option. Recent reviews highlight concerns about cleanliness and pests, with some guests experiencing issues with staff and security.

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Stayed in Jun 2026
4.9
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Elizabeth
Female, 31-40, England
I had booked a 6 bed female dorm and was assigned a top bunk. There was no ladders on the bunks, I was told to use a step ladder and even then I had to stretch my leg up just to be able to get onto the bed. Room sometimes smelled like fries. Very few bathrooms available for amount of people staying here. Staff weren't very welcoming or friendly. Kitchen was a mess - two trestle tables stacked on top of one another to provide storage space.
Stayed in May 2026
4.3
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Quoc
Male, 18-24, Vietnam
This is a homeless shelter run by an angry manager who hates her guests. Avoid at all costs. Safe area but can get very rowdy. Would give 0 stars if I could. Says "international student center" but it's about as legit as snake oil.
Stayed in May 2026
6.6
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Hunter
Male, 18-24, New Zealand
It's good for a place to lay your head down, but that's about it
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Location

2451 18th Street NW, DC 20009, Washington DC, USA
1.7km from city centre