Duo Housing Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near White House

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1223 11th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, CityCenterDC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

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

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory

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

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Downtown Washington D.C. within a short walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Duo Housing Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as White House. This 9-room hostel has in-room conveniences like fireplaces, patios, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • K Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

  • ‪TallBoy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seylou - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nina May - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Colombe Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Duo Housing Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near White House
Guests of Duo Housing Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and video-game consoles, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include fireplaces, patios, and refrigerators.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Duo Housing Hostel Washington
Duo Housing Hostel
Duo Housing Washington
Duo Housing
Duo Housing Hostel Washington
Duo Housing Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Duo Housing Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Duo Housing Hostel?

Duo Housing Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Duo Housing Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a short 18-minute walk of White House and also 15 minutes on foot from Capital One Arena. You'll also find Smithsonian Institution and National Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Duo Housing Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Duo Housing Hostel include a casino?

No, Duo Housing Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Duo Housing Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Duo Housing Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a fireplace as well as concierge services and a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Duo Housing Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Duo Housing Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Duo Housing Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Duo Housing Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Duo Housing Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Duo Housing Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Duo Housing Hostel?

The closest major airport to Duo Housing Hostel is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 7 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 11.9 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Duo Housing Hostel?

Yes, every room at Duo Housing Hostel comes with a patio with some featuring courtyard views.

Duo Housing Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 491 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emiliano

Disliked: Staff & service
No one to check me out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I did have a good time and Destiny was very helpful to me while my bank card had issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Killer Hostel

The staff here were friendly, fun and helpful. I've stayed it lots of hostels especially on the Appalachian Trail. This one rocks! It is clean, updated and a good location. Met people I will stay in contact with for future travels. Pancakes! Chocolate chip, blueberry and old fashioned every morning and great coffee. The rooftop is a great place to relax and if ya want to cook something up, they got you there too. Room was a little in the toasty side but the humidity is awful right now. Chill down at night so no worries there. I extended my stay a couple times and will choose this Duo next time I'm in DC..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time doing hostel. Friendly staff. Short walking distance to where I needed to go (Otakon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center). Convenient. Met some cool people. Sometimes, the soap ran out in the bottle, but that's all I would realistically complain about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

foued

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No papel towels available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Faissal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Prakash

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadezda

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

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025