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Easily the best value in DC! We provide an unbeatable environment (and a long list of amenities – many are FREE) that brings together international and domestic backpackers and travelers. And at this time, HI-DC is the only hostel in the world to be Energy Star certified (meaning its energy consumption is among the lowest in the economy lodging sector).

LOCATION:
Located near the city’s most famous attractions, HI-Washington DC offers a friendly and inexpensive lodging experience for travelers. Only 8 blocks to the White House and National Mall, 4 blocks to China Town (bars and restaurants), 3 blocks to the Metro, and 1 block to the bus and a taxi stand.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hostellers may choose dormitory-style or private room accommodations, all with bunk beds and all ....

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Easily the best value in DC! We provide an unbeatable environment (and a long list of amenities – many are FREE) that brings together international and domestic backpackers and travelers. And at this time, HI-DC is the only hostel in the world to be Energy Star certified (meaning its energy consumption is among the lowest in the economy lodging sector).

LOCATION:
Located near the city’s most famous attractions, HI-Washington DC offers a friendly and inexpensive lodging experience for travelers. Only 8 blocks to the White House and National Mall, 4 blocks to China Town (bars and restaurants), 3 blocks to the Metro, and 1 block to the bus and a taxi stand.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hostellers may choose dormitory-style or private room accommodations, all with bunk beds and all designed to be a great value for the budget-minded traveler.

STAFF:
Our staff is ready to welcome you to our capital city, help you with information about the local attractions and help to make your stay fun and relaxing. Make your reservation and be ready for an incredible stay at HI-DC!

FREE AMENITIES, SERVICES AND FEATURES:
Here is an abbreviated list of FREE amenities, services and features:

• 24-hour front desk service and security
• No curfew, no lock-out
• Rates include tax
• An environment that is drug-free, smoke-free and alcohol-free
• A/C and heat in all guestrooms
• FREE breakfast
• FREE in-room lockers, linens and towels
• FREE tours, movie nights and programs
• FREE Wi-Fi
• FREE local map and area information
• FREE books, puzzles, pool table
• Common room with big, comfortable couches, Internet stations, information center, and pre-paid phone card machine
• TV room with big screen, 150+ channels, DVD, VCR, library with FREE movies and leather club chairs
• Fully-equipped, self-service kitchen
• Outside patio seating
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Visa and MasterCard accepted
• Nearby restaurants, bars and pubs, grocery shopping, pharmacy and other conveniences
• Individual travelers and groups welcome

OTHER AMENITIES:

• Laundry facilities
• Luggage Storage
• Bicycle rental available near the hostel


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Attractions

  • Botanical centre nearby
  • City centre location
  • Cultural centre nearby
  • Historical sites nearby
  • Main attractions nearby
  • Museums/art galleries nearby
  • Nightlife nearby
  • Restaurants nearby
  • Shopping centre/market nearby

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Basic store available at or near the hostel
  • Breakfast at or near the hostel
  • Common room(s)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
  • Cycle store at or near the hostel
  • Games room
  • Earth friendly hostel
  • Groups welcome
  • Individual traveller welcome
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Rates include local tax
  • Lockers available
  • Luggage Store
  • Meals available
  • Currency exchange at or near the hostel
  • Hostel open 24h
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Sheets in price
  • Smoking room/area
  • TV room
  • Suitable for wheelchair users

Metro

Take MetroRail to Metro Center Station(Red / Blue / Orange Lines). Take the 11th Street Exit. Walk North on 11th Street 3 blocks (just past K Street).

Train

FROM THE TRAIN (AMTRAK) STATION / UNION STATION Take the Circulator bus going toward Georgetown. Exit at the intersection of 11th Street, NW and K Street, NW. HI-DC is in ½ block North on K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.00 Or take MetroRail, Red Line train toward Shady Grove. Exit at Metro Center and take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35 to $1.65 (depending on time of day)

Parking

Metered street parking is $1 per hour, but it can be difficult to find open spaces. Private parking lots range in price from $8.50 to $12.00 per day. Please ask at the front desk for more information and directions.

Location

We are located on 11th Street, NW, between K and L Streets. You will notice us from the flags flying in front of our building and the trees with blue lights. Our mailing address is: Hostelling International-Washington, DC; 1009 11th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20001. Set in the heart of downtown DC, HI-DC is close to all of the best the city has to offer: • The White House (8 blocks) • The National Mall (8 blocks) – home to the Capitol, monuments and museums • Chinatown (4 blocks) • Metro Center (3 blocks) – MetroRail is the local subway system • Bus stops and taxi stands (1 block) • And just steps from bars, restaurants, performing art centers and many more attractions

Bus

FROM THE GREYHOUND / TRAILWAYS / PETER PAN BUS STATION Walk 3 blocks to New York Avenue Metro Station and take the Red Line train toward Shady Grove. Exit at Metro Center and take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35

Airport

FROM THE AIRPORT: METRORAIL & METROBUS From Dulles International Airport (IAD): Take Bus 5A toward L’Enfant Plaza and exit at Rosslyn Metro Station. Take the Blue Line train toward Largo and exit at Metro Center Station. Take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $4.35 to $4.65 (depending on time of day) From Ronald Reagan / Washington National Airport (DCA): Take the Metrorail Blue Line train toward Largo and exit at Metro Center Station. Take the 11th Street exit. Walk three blocks North on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $1.35 to $1.65 (depending on time of day) From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): Take Bus B30 toward Greenbelt Metro Station and exit there. Enter the Greenbelt Metro Station and take the Yellow Line train toward Mount Vernon Square or take the Green Line train toward Branch Avenue. From either the Yellow or Green Line trains, exit at Mount Vernon Square and walk South on 11th Street (about 10 minutes) to HI-DC, just North of K Street. The estimated total cost of your trip = $5.35 to $5.90 (depending of time of day) FROM THE AIRPORT: SUPERSHUTTLE Door-to-door, shared-ride van service, estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $27 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest • From Ronald Reagan / DC National Airport (DCA): $12 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $35 for the first guest and $12 for each additional guest FROM THE AIRPORT: TAXICABS Estimated rates: • From Dulles International Airport (IAD): $60 • From Ronald Reagan / Washington National Airport (DCA): $25 • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): $50

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Hostelling International USA hostels (HI-USA) provide the perfect setting for groups. The HI-USA hostel-stay experience can provide your group with affordable rates, effective sleeping arrangements, and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere not found in hotels. Our Assured Quality Standards program means you can rely on a consistent level of services and facilities including security, cleanliness, and friendliness.

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Contact Information

  • Hostel Group Coordinator phone: 202-737-2333 ext 106
  • HI-USA National Sales Manager phone: 312-583-2223

1. Basics

  • 250 Total Beds
  • Outdoor Space
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Girl Scout "Ready" Facility find out more
  • 24 Hour Reception Desk
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Urban
  • Residential Neighborhood
  • Rural
  • National, State, or City Park Land
  • Free Pre-Trip Site Visit Available

2. Rates

Discounted member rates - all groups associated with educational or non-profit organizations automatically receive our member discount. Please order your Group Membership here.

  • $32 - $45 Per Person (Based on season, room type, day of week, and exclusive dorm use)
  • Taxes included
  • Breakfast included

3. Breakfast and Other Meals

  • Limited Continental (please ask hostel about specifics)
  • Free DIY Pancake Station
  • Free - Other (please check with hostel)
  • Advance Notice Required
  • Ala Carte Cafe - Items for Purchase
  • Other Meals Available with Advance Notice
  • Group Exclusive Kitchen with Advance Notice
  • General Guest Kitchen
  • Full Catering Available
  • Off-Site Group Dining Coordination

4. Dorm Room Configuration

  • 4 - 6 beds per Dorm
  • 6 - 10 beds per Dorm
  • 10+ beds per Dorm
  • Ensuite Dorms Available
  • Common Separate Gender Bathrooms
  • Private Hall Bathrooms
  • Ensuite Bathrooms
  • Dorms with Keyed Access
  • Lockers in Rooms
  • Lockers Available On-Site
  • Padlocks for Sale
  • Bed Linen and Towel Provided
  • Reading Light at Each Bed

5. Exclusive Dorm Use

  • Available by Request
  • Additional Fee May Apply
  • For Group Participants Under 18 Years of Age

6. Private Rooms for Chaperones and Bus Drivers

  • Private Group Leader Rooms (No private bath)
  • Private Group Leader Rooms (Ensuite)
  • Multiple Private Rooms Available (For general group participants)

7. Payment

  • 50% Deposit Required to Secure Reservation
  • 30 Days Prior to Stay that Full Payment is Due

8. Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Parking Very Limited and Requires Advance Reservations
  • Parking with a Fee
  • Off-Site Parking (discounts available)
  • Street Parking
  • Off-Site Bus Parking Possible (with advance reservations)

9. Meeting Space

  • 0 Rooms Available
  • 0 Room Square Footage
  • Meeting Space Rental Fee
  • Off-Site Meeting Space Available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Meeting Presentation Technology and Supplies Available (Check with hostel for details)

10. Packages

  • All Inclusive Packages (Check with hostel for specifics)
  • Girl Scout Getaway Package find out more
  • Community Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

11. Membership

Hostelling International is a non-profit membership organization promoting international understanding and peace though hostelling since 1909. To maintain our ability to offer low-budget accommodations we charge additional fees to non-members.

However, a FREE Group Membership is available to US groups. A group membership entitles everyone in the group to member rates. You must be the group leader of an organized, US based group of 10 or more people in order to apply for a free group membership.

Click here to order your FREE Group Membership today!

Washington

Travel and Tours

Bike & Roll / Bike the Sites

Half price bike tour for HI-DC hostellers! Available only for day-of tours (stand-by only), and not advanced reservations
Tel: (202) 842-BIKE (2453)

Attractions

Newseum

$5 off admission fee. Get a discount card at our Info Center.
Tel: 2022926100 website: http://www.newseum.org/

Madame Tussaud Wax Museum

$5 off admission fee. Get a discount card at our Info Center.
Tel: 2029427300 website: http://www.madametussauds.com/washington/

Museum of Crime & Punishment

$1.50 off admission fee. Get a coupon at our Info Center.
Tel: 2023931099 website: http://www.crimemuseum.org/

Other

Suppershuttle

To make a reservation, call 18002583826. Mention the group code: VWWNG. Discounts on shared-ride service to and from airports: $2 off one way trip fare & $5 off round trip fare
Tel: 18002583826 website: https://www.supershuttle.com/GroupRez/TripDetails.aspx?GC=VWWNG

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Been there, done that? You've seen the world and now you want to share it! The perfect way to do this is through volunteering at Hostelling International-USA. Click here for volunteer opportunities at our local hostels and councils.

Our philosophy about volunteers: "Volunteers are an essential part of the hostelling movement, playing a key role in sharing their own life experiences and passion for travel with hostellers locally and from around the world. HI-USA volunteers will be vital contributors to the future of hostelling by providing innovative ideas, resources, and serving as hostelling ambassadors in their local communities."