DC International Hostel 1

2.0 star property
Hostel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8-bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1610 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (4-bed)

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4-bed)

  • 98 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Washington

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hostel, you'll find Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Howard University. Capital One Arena and National Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • White House - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shaw Station - 4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Gay Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dacha Beer Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Royal - ‬7 min walk

About this property

DC International Hostel 1

Hostel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington
DC International Hostel 1 offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Washington hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
DC International Hostel 1 offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and washers/dryers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Washington hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 28 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

DC International Hostel 1 Washington
DC International 1 Washington
DC International 1
Dc Hostel 1 Washington
DC International Hostel 1 Washington
DC International Hostel 1 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is DC International Hostel 1 to the airport?

DC International Hostel 1 is 7.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does DC International Hostel 1 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at DC International Hostel 1.

Does DC International Hostel 1 offer free breakfast?

DC International Hostel 1 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at DC International Hostel 1?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but MGM National Harbor Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at DC International Hostel 1?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at DC International Hostel 1?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does DC International Hostel 1 have a pool?

DC International Hostel 1 features outdoor pool access.

Does DC International Hostel 1 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is DC International Hostel 1 to downtown Washington?

DC International Hostel 1 is 0.6 mi away from Washington.

DC International Hostel 1 Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 85 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

annabel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, we felt it necessary to leave our stay at DC Hostel after only one night, even though we’d booked in for four. The place was in a state of disrepair and had no sense of pride or care. There were numerous broken appliances including the stove. There was no crockery or cutlery and in our room there was an electric cord hanging out of the wall which was dangerous. The bathroom had many broken parts, including the toilet doors, one of the showers and a cracked basin. I also didn’t realise the bathroom was male and female shared and so got a shock when a man had not locked the door and l walked in to him naked about to get in the shower. Having said ask that, the sheets were clean and soft and the pillows were comfortable. Unfortunately there was also no common room which hostels are known for as a way to connect with other travellers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

leonisa, Homestead

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This propeyhas a very big potential dut to its location BUT it is dirty and doors give noises ehen open snd close.. rooms dirty and restrooms dirty. They jave kitchen but no tables nor chairs where we can eat..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst place i ver seeing I'm not recomend they never let me go in the place And didn't give me the refund
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not clean. They had trouble to check me in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Shelia Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I took a female only room and it was really good. But the only problem is there was no female only restroom. It was a very uncomfortable to use a shared restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

JOY

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are fraud.We booked for 3 people. They gave us bed for 3 people when we returned after roaming dc we saw that in our seat there was another people and actually they were sold the seat to that guy also. We didn't find any associated authority to inform it. Please solve the issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Liya

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rod

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was fiting for a vacation syle and with in walking distances of were i was working. The fact that mainly the homeless were constanly around made things more difficult granted those kind of places are more designed for students. However utalizing those all over the contry would help with the issues of the homelessness. I would recommend that staf keep up the good work.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Lanilyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Landon

Liked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for.. LITERALLY.

Lady who lives there and “works” there was rude and lied on me and another guest. Another Lady almost set the hostel on fire cooking. No hand soap in bathrooms some days.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like sharing a room with a stranger. It was a fun way to meet people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Allen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true waist of time

What stay, No one answered the door. No one answered the phone. Ones at the Eithiopian restaurant next door told me they had not seen the people running the hostel. Im glad i took the option of paying at site. I even got the exact amount of funds at the amtrack station $32.16 to keep things very professional. They chose not to be professional. I just had a hostel closed down in Dubai. Due to the unprofessionalism by the owner. I let hostelworld offices on Europe know this location is very bias and racist. She verbally told me twice i dont like your kind. I dont use frofantity when talking. I dont talk loud when speaking. My fiancee says im a true Gentelman. So what caused this owner not want to communicate with me. I was 12 minutes early. I stayed 10 minutes past 2 pm. I then sat in the eithiopean restaurant And book a room at the hilton. Hey 5 minutes im booked at the hilton. Hey they know how to communicate. Things are great too. As for this hostel. Call them and ask them. Do they want to be in the hostel business. Renting For all people.not certain people. Because right now i see a place That may or may not want To rent to certain specific races. Of course they,ll deny it. They always do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Karolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Room comfort

OK, but hard to find

The place was REALLY hard to find. It's not very visible from the street. My roommates were a bit odd, but it was a bed for a cheap price and overall fine. Good location. Near the Metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simple and easy

Quiet place to get some rest at an affordable price in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked, went at about 10p because that’s just the time I arrived to DC, their office was closed so I couldn’t stay. I had to find another place last minute, it was pretty difficult. Overall bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
It was okay for the Price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel

Night place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Emmanuella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improvement Needes

I made the best of the stay and ignored a lot, but I hope improvements are made with the cleanliness. Also, I was unfairly banned based on a lie.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019