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Reviews of DC International Hostel 1

2 out of 5
DC International Hostel 1
1610 7th St NW, Washington, DC

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 81 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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
Response from Manager on 12 May,2022
Thank you for taking the time to complete our guest satisfaction survey. On behalf of our entire staff at DC International Hostel, we apologize for the concerns you shared about your experience at this hostel. I have addressed the issue with our team, and I assure you we are working diligently to ensure a similar situation does not occur again in the future. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to fine-tune our operations in the hope that upon your next visit we can exceed your expectations. Sincerely, DC International Hostel.

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
Response from Front Desk. on 6 Apr,2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

2/10 Terrible

JOY

Travelled 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
Response from Front desk. on 6 Apr,2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel. It was just 3 of you in that room according to our record unless you brought an additional guest.

2/10 Terrible

Liya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from fron desk on 6 Apr,2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

8/10 Good

Rod

Business traveller
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
Response from Manager on 23 Mar,2022
We appreciate the feedback and will use it to fine-tune our operations in the hope that upon your next visit we can exceed your expectations. Sincerely, DC International Hostel.

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
Response from Manager on 23 Mar,2022
Dear Farid, Thank you for taking the time to complete our guest satisfaction survey. On behalf of our entire staff at DC International Hostel, we apologize for the concerns you shared about your experience at this hostel. I have addressed the issue with our team, and I assure you we are working diligently to ensure a similar situation does not occur again in the future. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to fine-tune our operations in the hope that upon your next visit we can exceed your expectations. Sincerely, DC International Hostel.

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled 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
Response from Mike on 24 Feb,2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

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
Response from Manager on 26 Jan,2022
You haven't even checked in you haven't even met anyone and how do they determine who you are your race or color that doesn't make sense according to our record you never showed up during business hours and you consider no show.

6/10 Okay

Karolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Front desk on 11 Oct,2021
Thank you.

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
Response from Front Desk. on 11 Oct,2021
Thank you.

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
Response from Manager on 17 Aug,2021
Thank you for taking the time to complete our guest satisfaction survey. On behalf of our entire staff at DC International Hostel, we Thank you for choosing our Hostel for your stay. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to fine-tune our operations. Sincerely, DC International Hostel.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from front desk on 10 Aug,2021
thnk you

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Response from Front desk on 28 May,2021
Sorry to hear that the front desk hours are from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm due to Covid-19 it is posted on the website. on your next trip, you will get 30% off the standard rate.

2/10 Terrible

Seungjae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 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
Response from Management on 13 Jan,2021
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Farid on 13 Jan,2021
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
It was okay for the Price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Front desk. on 15 Jan,2020
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel
Night place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Front desk. on 8 Jan,2020
Thank you.

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
Response from Front desk. on 6 Jan,2020
Unfortunately, we don't accept any kind of miss behavior you have been reported by your roommates that you treat them with abusive behavior to all tenants.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Front desk on 25 Dec,2019
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was rather noisy. The rooms are very small, locked and with minimal air flow--very moist. It's next to a 7-11 on a somewhat sketchy patch of road.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Manager on 11 Apr,2019
First, I want to thank you for your feedback. While I wish, you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Front desk on 11 Apr,2019
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very convenient and transportation was convenient as well. The price was great and I had privacy and great service. Will stay again and again. Again love the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Manager on 9 Jan,2019
Thank you Very much we glad that you enjoyed it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
except for the distance to downtown, nothing good. I have experiences in hostels few times, but never be small like this.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Frint Desk on 19 Dec,2018
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Manager on 15 Aug,2018
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from front desk on 23 Apr,2019
Thank You.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from front desk on 23 Apr,2019
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience
The sheet was not cleaned. The mat was extremely uncomfortable. The upper decker of the double-decker bed did not have any protection. The bathroom was unisex but could not be locked from inside. I booked for two days but only spent one night there because of the situation.
Response from Manager on 23 Apr,2019
First, I want to thank you for your feedback. While I wish, you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

2/10 Terrible

christi, colorado springs co

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We couldn’t get a hold of them to fix my reservation the number is wrong
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from manager on 7 Apr,2019
Thanks for the feedback will fix that problem. thanks again for choosing Dc International Hostel.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a less than an ideal hostel. Rooms were stuffy with no air circulation. There were constant ringings, as well as noises coming from the lobby. Bathrooms/showers were dirty and moldy. Kitchen was unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Management on 3 Apr,2018
Thank you for your feed back.

6/10 Okay

melissa, New York City

Nice hostel close to Howard University
Some reviews note the very thin sheets. They are true: the sheets are very thin, but they are clean and perform their function. For a hostel, it's an actually rather quiet place. There isn't somebody at the window at all hours, which tends to feel a little strangely, but it's a safe, clean place, with a fridge, washer (not free though), and a common area. It's affordable and close to most things so it's a good bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Manager on 4 Dec,2017
Thank you. We will improve the bed sheets and the attendance part.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient allocation, a half-hour walk to the Smithsonians, and 2 minutes on foot from the metro station. There is a 7-11 just around the corner. The area is quiet enough. The bunk mattresses and pillows are very uncomfortable, and there aren't enough showers and toilets, so expect to queue for those. Also, they do not provide lockers in the dorms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Manager on 4 Dec,2017
Thank you will improve that.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Manager on 25 Dec,2019
First, I want to thank you for your feedback. While I wish, you had a better experience, it is feedback like this that we learn from and use to improve. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

4/10 Poor

kiki, Washington DC

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just spend a night in that place and I was not happy. Because it was no clean and the neighborhood is no safe. Some people were smoking and drinking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Manager on 5 Dec,2017
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Manager on 25 Dec,2019
Thank you

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not too shabby for the price
Checked in without any issues. I stayed in 101 with 4 beds (2 bunks). What I found out later was that when housekeeping comes to collect the sheets of those whom have left they don't replace the comforter when they take the sheets so to be on the safe and hygienic side bring your own little throw. It was within walking distance to basically everything. I had no trouble walking or getting a cab (Lyft). The bathroom is very basic. They don't do breakfast but I did see a coffee pot and they have a vending machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
nice hostel for that price!
nice to stay here for two days. every thing is ok except the room temperature is a little high.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Manager on 25 Dec,2019
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Hwahwa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Ok place for price
For the price it was ok, but if you're driving be prepared to park in a garage or walk several blocks. Most of the parking in the area is regulated based on time of day in addition to many blocks requiring a residential permit. Your car will be towed! Your ticket will be $100 or more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Richard, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice staff...quite helpful to newcomer...very diverse, friendly neighborhood...very pleasant overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Situation a stones throw from Shaw metro station it was perfect for getting around the city. There is also bikeshares just next to the station too. You can easily walk down the main tourist spots, it's about a half an hour walk to the White House. The staff were friendly. There was only one bathroom for 6 rooms, but luckily it wasn't full so you didn't have to wait long to use the bathroom / shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Chengzhu

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good choice and recommend to others.
Very nice! Service was the best, the bed was comfortable, and the hostel is close to local transportation. The entire ground level was 4 bunks beds in each room which made easy access for everything.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet.
The staff was professional and attentive. Air conditioning in the room wasn't available and needed to be.

2/10 Terrible

capital comfort hostel, 1610 7th NW Washington DC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worst case scenario ever
Falsehoods from the start

10/10 Excellent

Venkat Kumaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value hostel
Great value for money in midtown DC.