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Reviews of Duo Housing Hostel

2 out of 5
Duo Housing Hostel
1223 11th Street NW, Washington, DC

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 388 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 388 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 388 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 388 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 388 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They do not allowed any food or beverages in the dorm room. I would that place is in need of renovation in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Masaya

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hostel was okay. I booked two people dorm, which turned out to be an annex to the main building. My bedroom was not like the pictures in the website; it was very small and lacked carpet. The floor and bed were squeaky, and when I placed my backpack on the floor, it collected white ash. The largest concern was the lack of security in the building. My bedroom had no lock and anyone comes in at any time. The tiny locker could barely fit an iPad, let alone larger devices like a laptop. The breakfast was only served after 8:30, which is quite late for a morning person. Overall I didn't get why this property had relatively high rating. Perhaps the experience would be different in the main building.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived early in the morning, and was quickly oriented so that I could stay in the common area and do work on the internet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hae-Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katayoun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time I stayes at a hostel. I was a bit apprehensive about sharing a room with complete strangers and using shared facilities. But now I regret having lost the chance to do that in my previous trips. The place is beautiful, clean, well equipped and meticulously maintained. The staff are real gems. Truly caring and helpful. Cleaning ladies are salt of the earth. They prepare you pancakes every morning and then clean every surface and crevice spotless. And the fellow travellers are incredibly considerate. So if you are looking for an excellent place centrally located walking distance to all attractions and some lovely conversations with people from all over the world look no further. This is it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mingyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked last minute, so I paid a premium. They seem to do as best that they can with the set up, but I have to say that taking your shoes off at the front door lead to a really foul smell. There seemed to be more shoes than guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jing

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rats are running around in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Olasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough bathrooms for the guests and occupants in the hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This felt safe overall, but the codes to get in didn’t always work, the rooms were very stuffy and smelly. Creaky beds and stairs. We also were not allowed to keep certain items in the bridge. There were also no ice makers, just trays. Too expensive for a hostel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Olasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Julian

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedbugs
There were some events in Washington so hotels were insainly pricey and I just needed one night sleep. so, I had thought i could sleep anywhere, and yes it was a huge mistake. It was not like some decent hostels I have stayed in Europe or well known chain hostels, i traveled +100 days staying +30 different hostels before and so far this place was the top 3 worst hostel i ever stayed. And the fun part is, i paid the highest price ever. This Duo hostel is a very old facility with dirty rugs and couches, you should take off your shoes inside, even when you use restrooms. And there are bedbugs... i got 4 spots on my legs, now all very itch and made me write this review.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property. What i didn't like. There was always cold showers and i felt the staff was very unhelpful when it came to my safety. There was a male guest who started arguing with me for no reason and was very disrespectful. I felt so unsafe until he left and i tried asking the staff to move me into a different bed/room or ask when he would leave the property but it didn't seem like they didn't care. He also ignored the rules and he the staff put an extremely obese person on top of the bunk which is totally unsafe. They should of been aware of how much weight the beds can hold. I was stressed out. I feel like the property is unsafe for women. They allow men to drink alcohol and also change in the bed rooms wearing no shirts or pants. As a woman i did not like that. They need to make the property safer for women and it was always dirty. Also i feel the staff communication needs improvement on telling guests what the house rules are for the property. I would not recommend this property!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was amazing 10*
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yedda, Astoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, location was close to the metro.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Quang Minh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water was broken so no shower for 3 days. They later let us take showers in the adjacent building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUSTIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rodents in kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenebech

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay in this hostel was interesting it haves me to know friends from different countries who were there for different purposes. The breakfast time was great and the people were friendly with me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

jian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heating is not work
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was smelly and gross. The whole place reeked of body odor. You walked in to a giant shoe rack where they make everyone take off their shoes, so you're greeted by the smell of everyone's foot odor. The rooms are pungent and the guests are gross. This place was so disgusting that I've sworn never to stay in a hostel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

PRESS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

kum

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Price a lifesaverr. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For some reason on expedia, the room was listed as "private room" but I still had a roommate in a 2 bed (bunk bed) room when I arrived. So, hopefully someone can make the expedia listing more accurate. The host gave me the lower bunk since I had arrived first before my roommate. The towel I was given by staff had a hole in it. The sink water in the bathroom barely trickled out. The shower was missing a panel so you could only shut it partially. The place felt safe and there was a smart lock on the entrance. I am a solo woman traveler and my room was with an older man. I felt a little awkward that I was in a private room with one man. I wonder if they can optimize the rooming for the 2 bed rooms by same gender possibly? Might be more comfortable if they could do it. I felt a little awkward but was leaving at 2am for a flight so it was fine and nothing bad happened. Just didn't feel very relaxed sometimes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
nice location the staff in the day was great The midnight staff was not so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for students and casual travelers!
Straightforward hostel with friendly service in a convenient location! If you're up for dormitory sleeping arrangements, it's a great low-cost option for DC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

RALF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, quiet, good beds and showers. Counter on the second floor is good for reading and writing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff - helpful and friendly. It would be good to have had lockable lockers in the other house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is about as clean and friendly as an American congregate hostel gets. You're never going to get a good night's sleep in a wobbly metal bunkbed shared with people arriving from different timezones, unless you get lucky! That's hostel life. It's clean and the breakfast pancakes are good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Javaid

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sowmya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great people and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Very clean place in a super comfortable location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place that is within walking distance of the Capitol Mall and many restaurants and shops. There is a small grocery market next door but don't expect great prices. Mixed rooms. Everyone I met there was cool. People from all over the world. Restrooms are clean. They have an iron and ironing board. No laundry. Pancake breakfast in the morning starting at 8:30 AM. Internet and phone service inside the building are not great. That being said, you probably don't need internet with so many activities and spots to see in DC. If you need wi-fi, I recommend you find a coffee shop or library to work out of. Staff may or may not take you out partying starting on Thursday night. Great time with, with great people. Totally would come back to the hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was good no complaints you get what you pay for and of course everything is there and comfortably liveable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay exceeded all expectations!
Great stay, exceeded all expectations. Even the coffee with complimentary pancake breakfast was top notch. As an American, this hostel was a great place to learn about building a health clinic in Fiji or about sea grass in Scotland or how to cook a delicious octopus dinner or how to go 6 weeks in America before getting your first paycheck, or perhaps most importantly, how to remain loyal to one's own socks through thick or thin (literally). Friendly staff, friendly hostel guests, fantastic rooftop hangout. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022