Near Howard University
A stay at DC International Hostel 1 places you in the heart of Washington, within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Howard University. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Capital One Arena and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from National Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Cable programming and tablet computers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Off-street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar

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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Location
3.0/10
Recommendation
68.4%
Closest airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
College Park, MD (CGS)
18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton)
36.1 km / 22.4 mi
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark)
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
50.9 km / 31.6 mi
What's nearby
Howard University
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
CityCenterDC
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Capital One Arena
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Smithsonian American Art Museum
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
National Portrait Gallery
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Embassy Row
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
K Street
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ford's Theater
2 km / 1.3 mi
Dupont Circle
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Warner Theatre
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
National Archives
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
National Theatre
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Washington Hospital Center
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Off-street parking
Food and drink
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Off-street parking
Things to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Laundry detergent
Outdoors
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Wheelchair accessible – no
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM</li></ul> This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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