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Reviews of DC International Hostel 2

2 out of 5
DC International Hostel 2
1418 9TH St NW, Washington, DC

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 137 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linh

The hotel is ok to stay with the good cost. I met some nice people during my stay. It would be great if you could provide some basic/better stuffs for the kitchen such as kettle, some dishes, ect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erum

Liked: Staff & service
Initially my experience was not good but after a day, manager Shato helped us a lot and other guests. He ensured to have cleaning and listened to our suggestions of improving. I must appreciate his approach. With those suggestions, if implemented properly, I truly believe that DC Hostel will improve. Best of Luck DC International Hostel 2.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t believe how nice it was, I would have stayed longer if I could have.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yuko

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

pamikka

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with group
My bed was taken when I got back ryan Merlini, no place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Quan

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the worst place ever. It is stinky. The man didn't even prepare and clean the room for us until we got into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Muneeb

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Affordable but in stinks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owner's nice enough, but the ability to conduct personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. Mattresses are all severely overdue to be replaced between serviceability and age. Shower water was always ice cold no matter what direction the faucet was turned. Any and all liquid soap was watered down; which is surprising considering we just went through a pandemic where just about everyone learned that you don't water down soap. Ever. Toilet paper takes roughly a business day to replace. Absolutely no paper towels at all. Ended up buying my own bad soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. so I could conduct what I thought was an acceptable level of hygiene. Cleaning that gets done is with minimal work/effort. Bedsheets also stand to be replaced based on how raggedy some of them are. I've stayed in hostels before. This is not a typical hostel experience; at least when comparing to hostels in Europe. If you're looking for a place to stay in DC without spending over 100 a night a hostel is the way to go, but bring your own cleaning/hygiene supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Feb 13, 2023
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

mary lota

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Evane

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing, very dirty place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Tenesha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
This place was not good in any sense of the word. Maybe it's because I'm 6'2" with tattoos but i was told I had to schedule a time to use the bathroom as if I know when I'm going to need to urinate or have a bowel movement. Mattress seemed to be two yoga mats together and someone was living in the hostel. Yes, living. There was no bedroom fan or air conditioning and the place needed to be swept, mopped, dusted and vacuumed to even be considered clean but the walls needed to be washed, blinds needed to be fixed and door handles on doors to make this anyone stay at this place.
Ventilation system for bedroom... Blinds need to be fixed.
Someone living in the hostel with a baby stroller off to the left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Manager on Jun 15, 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 don't have a guard or security by the restrooms you can go in and out anytime you, please. Sincerely, DC International Hostel.

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly run, none of the amenities work, maintenance and cleanliness of the bathrooms etc wasn’t good either, flies in the shower and the whole place smells pretty bad in general. Didn’t feel safe in the place and didn’t trust the people I was staying with to leave my stuff there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from front desk on Jun 21, 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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HORRIBLE HOMELESS SHELTER
No hot water, no water fountain, no breakfast, but bunch of homeless people
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from Manager. on Jun 9, 2022
I'm sorry you felt that way but there are no homeless people just people using hostels like you and there is hot water you can't run a business without a hot shower!

8/10 Good

Fabiana

Disliked: Amenities
There was no toilet paper neither paper towel on the restrooms, if you need to use, you must have some with you; There is no locker to your personal items be locked while you are sleeping; The shared bedrooms are mixed so make sure to align your expectations; The access is just by stairs and all the bedrooms have extra stairs to access, so if you do have mobility issues you cannot consider this place; There is a small kitchen that you can use to cook your food if you plan to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from front desk on Jun 21, 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.

4/10 Poor

Maxim

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crowded old property, the room that I stayed inside has no air whatsoever,no windows, I had to open the door in the middle of the night to get some fresh air. neighbors are burning smelly sticks that makes situation worst!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from front desk on Jun 21, 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.

10/10 Excellent

Shenita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok
It was ok, bed a little noisy, and they worked on the electric so it was out from, 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and there was no hot water in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

DINA

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dido

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Ashland

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the area that it is located in is a decent one, the guy checking me in seemed friendly enough, but after I payed I walked into the room to check it out and immediately look down and see dead , squashed bed bugs all over the floor next to the bed I was about to take. I did a u-turn and slept in my rental car parked in front of the building. Nasty place, clean it up!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Front Desk on Apr 7, 2022
We never had a bed bug and will never do in the future too you just don't like to share the room with anyone. We offer you another room with fewer guests and you decline.

6/10 Okay

Jeremel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Manager on Mar 8, 2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Satira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that it is only one block from major grocery store and easy to get to bus for metro and getting to events and museums. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Manager on Mar 8, 2022
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from front desk on Nov 27, 2021
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from front desk on Nov 27, 2021
Thank you.

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was an upside down American flag in the main area that made me feel unwelcome. I ended up not even staying the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Front Desk on Nov 27, 2021
When you share a place with someone you see lots of things and unfortunately we haven't seen that but will keep an eye on it.

4/10 Poor

Travis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ice cold
They do not have hot water!!! I was there a couple days and tried to shower when no one else was awake and still never even warm water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Front desk. on Nov 27, 2021
We checked the hot water and running perfectly probably early in the morning you have to let it run a little bit.

6/10 Okay

Micheal

True DC Experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Front Desk on Nov 27, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, friendly & safe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Front Desk on Nov 27, 2021
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Front Desk on Oct 16, 2021
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

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not for me, May work 4 You
I didn't, couldn't stay. It's not for me. Went somewhere else. My rating is basically average, because it couldn't do. I would not of sleep. To close to tight, thought it was a bigger shared room. The staff was warm and friendly place looked clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Front Desk on Oct 16, 2021
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

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Manager on Oct 16, 2021
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.

8/10 Good

Pauliszia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, he showed everything that was offer in the house. Loved the red trim it help me from going to the wrong building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Front Desk. on Oct 4, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Front Desk. on Sep 13, 2021
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

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff. Don't speak much English. Can't check in after 9 PM! Why! That's a joke. I lost one day because I arrived after midnight. Front door was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very messy. There was food, hair, and trash around. The clean sheets had stains. They didn't respect the first room we had booked for 4 and out us in another one of 6, because some guy didn't leave. Why is that out problem? I do not recommend staying here. We had to look for another place at the end and only got half our money back, which I am grateful for, though it seems unfair given that you have to pay before seeing the place. Give yourself some self-respect and look for another place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not what I was expecting. I am by no means a snob and have stayed in some places that are less than stellar but this was not worth even the 20$ per night. The location was fantastic but I couldn't stay the night - there was a rat, it smelled, the AC was not on and the bathroom was not clean. I can't recommend this place - even for the price. I would rather spend the night in my car in a parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Manager on Jun 10, 2021
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like all properties. I can walk around there and enjoy the environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Manager on Jun 10, 2021
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Manager on Jun 10, 2021
Thank you for choosing DC International Hostel