Search Hostels in Washington

By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and monuments.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: U Street Capsule Hostel - 2-minute walk from U Street Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. I Street Capsule Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Capital One Arena. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, as well as a TV in a common area. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Duo Housing Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of 7th St. Convention Center Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, TVs and coffee/tea makers. Washington Capital Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Smithsonian's National Zoo. Guests can enjoy free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. You'll find towels in all rooms. Duo Nomad - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Eastern Market Station and Potomac Ave Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as a library. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets.

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Washington, one of Expedia's 7 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Washington is 1246 mm.

In general, Washington is known for its museums, monuments and art. Major attractions include White House, Capital One Arena and Union Station Shopping Center. Get out into nature with places such as McPherson Square, Lafayette Square and President's Park. Cultural attractions include Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts and Ford's Theater.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Washington in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.8 mi (6.2 km) away. An alternative is College Park, MD (CGS), which is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to make use of public transport. You can take advantage of metro transport at 7th St. Convention Center Station, Gallery Place Chinatown Station and Center Station. Train stations including Washington Union Station and Alexandria Station make it easy to discover more of the surrounding area.