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Reviews of Duo Housing

1223 11th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, United States

#119 of 152 hotels in Washington

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Review score

Based on 1645 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great place for money. Good breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually there are few things that can be improved: - no locker for entering the bedroom. It could be very great if they can add a magnetic card to enter the bedroom. - the storage room for suitcases is not closed. - it will be very cool if they can add small curtains around the bed to have a bit of privacy inside the bedroom.

    Good place for the price. Location is good with a supermarket just next to the hostel, as well as bus stops and pharmacy. Really good breakfast! Good Wi-Fi. The terrace at the top of the building is also really good with good weather. The kitchen is very functional and well-equipped.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice and welcoming, a good place for a short stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I didn´t like was the water pressure on the men´s bathroom. It was quite low, so taking shower became a bit difficult

    The hostel is very well located, and the staff very kind and friendly. Definitively made a nice and welcoming environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really liked it, but it could be improved: the breakfast and the fact that the downstairs room has no ventilation or natural light, but both things were good

    I really liked how clean it was, how clear the conditions of the hostel were, good location, security to enter and keep belongings in the place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was just some pancakes 🥞 with peanut butter, no milk for the coffee and a bit of lemonade.

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    weird that the rooms are co-ed. It is uncomfortable for men to share a room with women and vice versa the breakfast wasn't healthy (pancaces). It is better to offer vegtables, fruit and eggs.

    nice staff, the place was clean, nice lounge, dining room and patio

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    The staff were very amazing, very friendly. The rooftop balcony, it’s very relaxing and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If someone is staying for more than 3 nights maybe they could have an option to change bedsheets.

    The breakfast good the ladies in the morning were very helpful on time making the pancakes 🥞

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good one
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room I stayed was in the basement, and didn't have natural light. The bathroom was upstairs.

    Excellent location. I think I didn't get a good room, but it seems they have better ones. They have pancakes, jam, peanut butter, tea and coffee for the free breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hostel, overall good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm rooms were co-ed and not locked. Only thing served for breakfast was pancakes, I'm just not a fan of pancakes.

    The door code system felt very secute. Also, it was very clean and that is ALWAYS very appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Not the best but good enough to spend a few days during your D.C. visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The water in the showers was VERY weak. I stayed there for a few days and it was consistently problematic as far as I can see. Also, there was mold in the showers. It is not too hard to get rid of it so it made me question the cleanliness in general. The breakfast was okay, but the kitchen table was way too small for the all guests. During peak hours there was a queue to get pancakes, find a seat to eat them, and clean your plate to leave.

    I stayed at the 12 people dorm, the bed was okay. It was nice to have lockers and generally felt safe during my stay. Common areas were sufficient to use wifi or socialize. The location was pretty close to the main attractions. The staff was helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    cheap and worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the mattress was hard

    it was close to the national mall, it was cheap, it had breakfast. we were allowed to leave our bags after our stay to explore

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money, helpful staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A guy who slept on the bunk above me and snored heavily almost throughout.. He was a bit talkative.

    The staff were kind and willing to help.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient for a short stay In DC. A bit isolated to landmarks. Discourtesy from staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff was not knowledgeable/ no maps/ no warmth. They were a bit rude offering cancellations if someone wasn't happy with the booking. No explanation why early birds arrivals/ previous communications with the property couldn't have got better bunk beds when available. Shoes-off policy. Noisy and loud staff conversations at late night. Lack of willingness to deal with customers/ no effort to open the indoor door, bordering discourtesy. They changed the door's code without warning. Lack of interest on customers. Overrated.

    I liked the breakfast included (excellent from the restless kitchen ladies). The room has big lockers and the room had its own bathroom with shower/toilet/basin. Ample space to leave big suitcases outside the basement's room. The accessible code external and internal system. Some freebies (bottle openers). Clean facilities, but perhaps not too many for a full capacity hostel. Nice kitchen/ fridge to help customers willing to prepare their own meals.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent pancake breakfast with coffee.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    ...there was a mouse on my bed. I told the manager

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big lack of privacy in the bathroom. If you like to be able to shower completely hidden from view like in most Hostel you won't find it here. There's no curtains on the showers and the glass is very see thru. So just be aware.

    Clean and chill Hostel. Not too far from the main Washington DC attraction and also close to the metro station to get to and from the Airport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    If you need a place to crash for one or two nights it’s a very good deal. The place has a great location and the staff i
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are making lot of noises, even with earplugs.

    The staff is helpful and friendly. The shower was clean and very good pressure. The kitchen was also very convenient. The location is perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is well located. The staff is very kind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    If you search for something clean and comfortable I can recommend this hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I stayed two nights. The second night one person snored so loud that I woke up and couldn’t sleep anymore. It is not the fault of the hostel but I would not choose a 12 bedroom again and would try to find a women’s only room.

    Everything was very clean. It is modern and met my expectation. For a hostel it was pretty good. There were towels available and the beds were clean and comfortable. Remember to bring a lock for the locker!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    So pleased with everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location Staff amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone broke my lock without my permission. I complained about it to one of the employees, but nothing was done. It was a TSA lock that I had paid a lot for. It was very frustrating.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Breakfast was better than I thought and the room was very quiet.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    It was a wonderful experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12 bed mixed dormitory room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were tiny things that I could complain about. For example, some lights in the shower room were broken, so it was a bit dark. I was looking for a hairdryer and found something mysterious under the sink and a coke bottle. (I don't think you're supposed to look under the sink.) I did eventually get a hairdryer. (The first one I tried didn't work.) Someone's bed creaked a bit loud in my room whenever that person moved. However, all in all, I wouldn't mind these at all, considering the price and the experience.

    I really love the people who worked there. They were super nice. The facility is generally clean. I enjoyed having breakfast together with people. The person who was making the breakfast was super kind to me. It's very cost-effective.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good experience overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Temperature control was pretty bad, the rooms were hot and despite asking every night duty staff to turn the thermostat down from 75, nothing happened. Privacy curtains could be provided for the beds.

    Excellent location and clean facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice. I would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was cold in the room (I was there end of February). Breakfast includes only pancakes.

    The pancakes for breakfast were good. Rooms and kitchen clean. Location optimal. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

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