DC International Hostel 1 — Washington, DC, United States

DC International Hostel 1 is a basic budget hostel with shared bathrooms in Shaw in Washington, DC, United States.

Address: 1610 7th St NW, Washington. Property ID: 1039021.

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Axel's take: 5.2/10

Convenient for the Metro, but too inconsistent on the basics to recommend confidently. a basic budget hostel with shared bathrooms in Shaw, scored for what it is.

DC International Hostel 1 is a basic budget hostel in Shaw, not a conventional hotel. Its strongest argument is location: Shaw–Howard University Metro and the convention center are within walking distance. Google’s overall rating and Hotels.com’s guest score point to a below-average stay, even allowing for simple hostel expectations. Some guests appreciate the clean bedding and low-cost practicality, but we’d consider it only for a short, budget-first stop.

The drawbacks go beyond shared facilities. Reviews from 2025 describe dirty rooms and bathrooms, maintenance problems and poor communication; older Tripadvisor accounts echo check-in difficulties. Hotels.com lists no after-hours check-in, so late arrivals should skip it. Shared mixed-gender bathrooms and noise also make it a weak choice for privacy or dependable sleep. Recent evidence is limited, but the recurring basics—not missing luxuries—are the concern.

Axel's opinion of DC International Hostel 1, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: runinout.com · Google · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · klook.com · orbitz.com · readytotrip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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