DC International Hostel 2

Easy check-in and good service. The hostel is near shops, restaurants, and the Capital Area. A great choice in Washington, DC 👌✌️

The bathroom situation was a mess. There's one per floor, no shower on the second floor, and the second-floor guests had to queue for a shower each morning. On our last day, that bathroom clogged, the first-floor bathroom was locked from the inside, and there was poop all over the ground-floor one, so we had to go outside. There was hair everywhere too, with no real sign of cleanliness. I had a private room, but it had no windows. They turned the heat up so high that I couldn't sleep unless I opened the door, and then people were yelling at each other at night. The property was in shambles, and seeing the people who live downstairs made me question the safety. This was the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. Never again.

The owner was rude and seemed like a scammer. He didn't know which beds were available and went into rooms while guests were sleeping. He demanded $280 more than the Booking.com price, then said he couldn't guarantee our belongings would be safe if we stayed. We left and were rebooked somewhere else. It was stressful and unprofessional. Don't be tempted by the low price, they'll ask you to pay more. Avoid.

For travelers on a budget, DC International Hostel is in a central spot with restaurants, shops, and public transit nearby, including the lively Columbia Heights and U Street Corridor. The White House, National Mall, and several Smithsonian museums are also close, making it easy to explore Washington, D.C. The dorm rooms come in mixed and gender-specific options, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and secure lockers. There's a fully equipped shared kitchen and cozy common areas where guests can spend time together. The rooms are clean and well maintained, and the hostel offers a comfortable, safe, affordable stay for backpackers, students, or solo travelers in one of America's historic cities.