Duo Housing

The staff was very nice and attentive, but unfortunately the place did not live up to the reviews.
There are not enough bathrooms and I would say that's the biggest problem. Plus the bathrooms don't even have hooks or shelves, which makes it a lot harder to get ready. The bedrooms were alright but no secure access so anyone can get in, the lockers are loud and I couldn't even open one to get my bag in. Also got eaten alive by mosquitoes in October, so that sucked too.
Otherwise, seemed clean enough, and the location was fantastic. People staying there were your typical hostel crowd.

I was from Alaska and AC the owner made me feel so welcome and it's a very clean place. There's a cute grocery store next store and the employees are wonderful. Highly recommend it you are traveling to washington dc.

Incredibly inconsiderate and made my trip a complete hassle. Booked and made the staff aware of my bicycle, and get there around 10pm and am told that I have to completely disassemble my bike to store it inside. because I was unable to I was told I had to store it outside... so the only options were to leave it outside and have it stolen or to get a refund and go figure out another hostel (at 10pm)
There are two other nice hostels in the city I'd recommend over these.

The best hostel I've ever been to. Everything is immaculate clean. The bunks are comfortable. The two outside decks are amazing. They have a computer room, kitchen, dining room and a living room with a big screen with streaming services and video games. The staff? THE BEST IN THE F'N WORLD!! I'm looking forward to coming back very soon

A trio of stars for Duo. This is the only hostel I've ever stayed in and I suppose others have stayed in far worse. This place does have location going for it though as it's very convenient and just a couple blocks from the metro.

I stayed here with two friends for a couple nights, spring break March 2017. I thought the no shoe policy was kind of strange...you have to leave your shoes out in the entryway for all to pass. I remember the front desk attendant was a little too friendly, he ended up wanting to chat for too long and gave us a whole tour. Which was nice, but we really just were looking for a cheap place to crash and weren't interested in the pancake breakfasts or organized activities.

We were placed in one of the large bunk rooms in the basement. There was a single full restroom right in the room which would have been super convenient except that it had no running water to speak of. Now, the ugly: ceiling rats! I guess that's commonplace in DC, particularly this neighborhood, but being on the top bunk, mere feet from the rodents... was unbearable. My friend wasn't able to fall asleep at all.

If I'm remembering correctly, I believe I left my laptop under my bed sheets while we were out during the day. Which is kind of unbelievable but nothing bad happened to any of our stuff so perhaps the clientele is generally trustworthy? I would not risk it again though.

All in all, I would not elect to stay here again but it was adequate for a short stay on a college student budget.

It's got its quirks. Staff hang out like the guests. Not 100% organized and consistent about the usage of the front door / security protocol.
The showers are plenty hot.
Cleanliness is about average.
There's some slight odor in a few of the rooms and some common areas.
Price is very reasonable.
Location is not very close to a metro station but still centrally located.

This hostel will always hold a special place in my heart. One of those reasons is the chocolate chip pancakes breakfast! The roommates and hostel mates were very sweet and friendly, especially one in particular who found me the easiest to talk to bc I was the only one there who spoke their language... The staff are very friendly and helpful. You can room here for about two weeks max. Ask with the hostel staff for details

The location is decent. It might seem scary at first, but it's pretty safe. The only thing I disliked was only having two bathrooms for the entire second building. Also, there is a 10 min limit for showers, but not sure if anyone really follows it. I didn't notice until after I was finished.

From the hostel, it was a few blocks to the White House. The hostel itself is set up really nicely. Both buildings have a comfy cozy living room and computers to use the internet. If you are a smoker, you're in luck. There are a lot of nice patio outdoor areas, especially the nice one by the kitchen.

If you want to wander the town and you need to check out of your room, they will hold your bags for you.

If you don't mind spending extra for a room and you want to book with a bunch of friends, you can get a private suite. It's definitely worth the price if you travel with a group. However, you won't get the full hostel experience and you won't meet as many people this way. I definitely recommend saving your money and mingling with people from around the world. I know where I'll be staying on my next DC trip. Seni hatırlıyorum...

I have never given an establishment a 1-star review before, but this place earned it. We booked through bookings.com, but found that Duo's policies did not match what was listed on the page. After charging our card, they sent a confirmation email saying that they don't normally accept groups, but would make an exception for us. We were a group of 4 high school seniors and recent grads, plus two old chaperones. After driving 6 hours and arriving in the evening, they refused to admit us because a couple of us were 17 years old. They essentially set us out on the street even though our room was confirmed, bought and paid for. It took two days for the $400+ refund to show up on our credit card.

Establishments are welcome to create whatever policies they like, but restrictions should be communicated at the time of booking, and they should comply with their own publicly posted procedures. We wouldn't have booked it if they had communicated their age restriction. As it happened, their failure to do so and callous refusal to work with us when we arrived put us in a huge bind.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!! Best place in DC. Very friendly staff, clean areas and they keep an eye on security. Worth every minute there. I will miss these guys till I come back again.
Kevin B.

I personally enjoyed staying at this hostel a lot. Price was decent, free breakfast, free wifi and free towels. Bring your own shampoo and body wash. They have a no-shoe policy which I thought was good - avoid bad smells around the house.

Room was located underground, presumably in a modified basement but was well lit and spacious. There are 4 levels in total including the basement, and the whole lot accommodates many people. There are washing machines, iron, water dispenser and snack vending machine in the property.

There are 2 common areas - living room and breakfast table. The chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast were delicious, but I wished they had provided some coffee/tea too. Charging outlets are everywhere, my bunk bed alone had 4 ports.

Location was good, but HI Youth Hostel has a better location closer to the city attractions. However considering the price and services offered, Duo Housing DC is a better deal. You can get to most of the attractions by walk within half an hour. The path back at night was very well-lit and busy with activities so it's safe for single female travellers.

Overall a very good experience, highly recommended.