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Duo Housing Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy vibrant city energy from a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Washington DC's most famous monuments and landmarks

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This lively downtown DC hostel offers easy access to Capital One Arena and the White House. Guests enjoy panoramic city views from the rooftop terrace or browse the in-house library. Attentive staff provide concierge assistance, luggage storage, and ATM services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a patterned carpet, and an exit sign.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (12 Person Mixed Dorm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Person Mixed Dorm)

A bunk bed with a red mattress and pillows, a patterned rug, and a curtain.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Person Mixed Dorm)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (10 Person Mixed Dorm)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (10 Person Mixed Dorm) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (10 Person Mixed Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Person Boutique Dorm)

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a map-covered wall, and a desk with a computer.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Person Boutique Dorm)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Person Boutique Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Person Boutique Dorm) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Person Boutique Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (4 Person Mixed Dorm)

A bunk bed with a metal frame, a small desk with drawers, and a set of cabinets.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (4 Person Mixed Dorm)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

A bunk bed with a white and blue mattress, a wooden floor, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet visible through an open door.

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a white door.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a white door.

Basic Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a white door.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, is home to Duo Housing Hostel. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Visit our Washington travel guide
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1223 11th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large windows and a flat roof.
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A modern building with glass facades and string lights.
    CityCenterDC
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, large columns, and a reflective water feature.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A large red brick building with towers and arched windows.
    Smithsonian Institution
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A modern urban street with a large building featuring advertisements for Lexus and Vida.
    Capital One Arena
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station
    6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station
    10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Unconventional Diner
    5 min walk
  • Marriott Marquis Lobby Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Little Gay Pub
    4 min walk
  • L Street Coffee
    5 min walk
  • The Crown & Crow
    7 min walk

About this property

Duo Housing Hostel

  • Hostel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
  • Located close to Capital One Arena and White House, Duo Housing Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and concierge services
    • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
    • A banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Duo Housing Hostel have comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Patios, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Duo Housing Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Duo Housing Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Duo Housing Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Duo Housing Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Duo Housing Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Capital One Arena and White House are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 6 minutes by foot and McPherson Sq. Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Duo Housing Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 508 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. The only thing is to make sure you request a bottom bunk & if you are uncomfortable with sharing a room with men be specific. The staff was great and moved me to a double room with a single woman. Otherwise it's a great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Therron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent choice… the property is clean and the staff are very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hatsuru

The bed was so-so, but the staff were friendly and available anytime. The breakfast was simply pancakes and coffee/lemonade. However, the location was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katayoun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location superb facilities lovely staff thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erpin

Liked: Amenities
Nice staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Great Location

Great location and staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great experience! My roommate was really interesting to the point where I think we will be friends going forward. The staff was very helpful and did everything to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. For anyone looking for a safe, lively place to stay that's near everything, I highly recommend Duo Housing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was super helpful during a late night check in. Room was clean. Bedding and towel were clean. Lockers are a bit small for storing my larger laptop. Price was great for what I got. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

William Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient and close to the union station on foot. Staffs are accomodating to the guest's needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

San

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the staff, breakfast the pancakes, my stay section was quiet. The only thing I dislike was not having a Metro Stop closer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yedda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s convenient, and clean. The free breakfast is an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly it should of been better with the stuff around it but, having barely and hot water and doing lots of climbing sucks but the breakfast is good and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't like this place; it's one of the cheapest options you'll find in the area, but if you can spend about $10 more, avoid this place and choose the other option.Here the bathrooms smell like pee, you can't wear shoes inside meaning you have to step in pee to use the bathroom or brush your teeth, the place is generally clean, it just smells bad everywhere.So if you have enough money to avoid it, I recommend it. The good thing is the location; it's close to public transport stations and bike rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey

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

Typical hostel experience

This was a fairly standard hostel and suitable if you just need a place to sleep and don't mind the shared dorms. As a woman traveling solo, I felt reasonably safe. The location is convenient for getting around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and amenities were mostly accommodating during my visit. The only two amenities that could be better are the towels for showering and coffee cups. When I was going to take a shower at 9:00am during my visit there were no towels ready. 9:00am is a popular time to shower; therefore, I would like to always ensure there is a towel available for each guests in the morning. Also, bring your own shampoo and soap for showering since they do not provide any. As for the coffee cups I was leaving at 10:00am and they only had mugs to drink coffee out of. Many people leave the hostel as soon as they wake up, so having to-go cups is recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Duo Housing Hostel Check-in was prompt and perfectly on time. The reception staff was super nice and incredibly helpful — she even gave me a full tour since it’s a pretty big place. And right away, I could tell this hostel has serious advantages over many hotels. Just the night before, I had paid more than double to stay at an Econo Lodge… and the amenities here blow that away. Duo Housing has a full computer lab, a spacious kitchen with real appliances — full stove, pots, pans, silverware, plates, a coffee maker — everything you need to make your own fresh meals. There’s also a beautiful rooftop patio with a great view. The location couldn’t be better. Right near downtown Washington, D.C., it’s surrounded by food options, grocery stores, banks, and restaurants — basically everything you could need within walking distance. The other guests were all super friendly, too! One girl even made a sesame oil cabbage salad for everyone, and the staff cooked breakfast pancakes for us in the morning. You can’t beat that community feeling. I give my experience here a full 5 stars and would absolutely stay again. Bravo, Duo Housing Hostel — keep up the amazing work!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good except the lack of airflow in the sleeping area that made it almost impossible to sleep in, and resulted in everyone flocking to the communal spaces for relief. It was hotter in that area than outside. If you come here, bring a portable fan, without it I would not have been able to sleep here. besides that, it was great!! and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had lost hope in finding somewhere clean, friendly, professional, and chill but then, I tried duo housing and it was the best thing I could have found. I don't know all the staffs name but, Simone, Yasmin, are the kindest young women ever! The manager was on point when my reservation was messed up, it wasn't their fault or mines but they accommodated me anyways, another young lady made sure my new reservation was correct when I made it in from work, and all of the guest have been kind, quiet, friendly, and mindful of personal space. No fights, arguments or stressful situations. Great place to stay 10/10!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Damian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This should be a $20 hostel max…. I stayed at a Hostel in the heart of downtown New Orleans (2 min walk from Bourbon st) and the middle of downtown Denver for $30 each after taxes and fees. There’s no privacy curtain for the bunks, there’s no outlets for the bunks and there’s no lockers that will fit a small or regular size backpack. The other hostels had very spacious lockers, privacy curtains on the bunks and an outlets at each bunk and they were a 3rd of the price, those hostels were much more modern and nice inside too. Also there’s a huge window in the room I was staying in right next to the hallway and the light stayed on all night in the hallway so it was hard to sleep. The luggage storage was a little sketchy, every just leaves all their bags in one area and hopes no one steals anything, there’s a camera pointed at the bags but that only does so much. The staff was super nice and friendly, I have no complaints about the staff at all! My frustration is with the price and how little comes with it. It’s way over priced and it’s one of the worst hostels I’ve stayed at. Again, not the staffs fault but just a very overpriced place for no reasonably sized lockers, in comfy beds, no privacy curtains on the beds, no outlets by the beds and weird shower situations. Also I was overcharged $10 for some reason. It was supposed to be $69 with fees and tax included and my card was charged $79.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostile. Check in wasn't clear but eventually got in and settled. Pancakes in the morning were a welcomed bonus. Recommend shower shoes for walking around as they have a no shoes rule
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved socializing with the other guests made trip worthwhile. Just wished they had designated parking. Otherwise great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place never disappoints and AC is the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good hosts, hospitality, can keep bags even after checkout for a small cost
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for solo travel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this place to be a really good hostel given the price point.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024