Reviews of Caravan Hostel DC
2311 18th Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hostel, great communal spaces, very clean!!! Had everything you would need and went above and beyond providing free coffee in a morning, sanitary products, ear plugs and much more. Felt extremely safe, very comfy beds and the location of the hostel is in a lovely area of DC.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pincode locks meant I did not have to carry around a key with me all day. They provided simple hygiene tools for free, for example, toothbrushes toothpaste and menstrual products.
I felt a bit unsafe at night walking back to the hostel. I never received my email with my door code so I stood outside looking for an email that never arrived, my code was in the guest portal, however if you say you are going to send it in an email send it in an email
Thanks for choosing Caravan Hostel for your past stay! We appreciate you staying with us and hope you had a great overall trip to DC. When it comes to accessing your pin code and guest portal, you must complete your guest verification process first in order to access your pin code. Right after you book, you are sent this link via SMS or email. Guests are sent several reminders from the time they book up until the day of check in to complete this process as it is required to check in with us. Once competed, you are rerouted to your guest portal which contains all of your important stay information. It is important all guests have their guest portal readily available by the time they arrive so they can see their pin code to enter -- we send off a link the day of check in so you have it readily available as well. During your stay, you should keep your portal readily available or take a screenshot so you can easily remember your pin and room information. If someone cannot access their pin code, we are staffed at the desk and have a doorbell to utilize to alert the staff. There is also an emergency phone number and the WiFi information to use if needed. We are sorry if your experience differed from the procedures we have in place and we hope this helped clarify the processes in place! Guest safety and a smooth stay is important for us and that is what we strive for. We hope to host you again if you are back in DC and have a second shot at WOWing you. We wish you the best with your travels!
Thanks for choosing Caravan Hostel for your past stay! We appreciate you staying with us and hope you had a great overall trip to DC. When it comes to accessing your pin code and guest portal, you must complete your guest verification proce… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect! If you want to walk around bar and restaurant hop.
The parking suggested was expensive.
Hello Amalia, We’re so glad you loved the location and got to enjoy all the food and nightlife nearby! Regarding parking, DC does tend to be a bit expensive. We recommend the garage close by for convenience of being just a block away, but we’re always more than willing to help guests explore other options that might work better for them. Thanks again for staying with us — we’d love to host you again! – The Caravan Team
Hello Amalia, We’re so glad you loved the location and got to enjoy all the food and nightlife nearby! Regarding parking, DC does tend to be a bit expensive. We recommend the garage close by for convenience of being just a block away, but … Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Hostel I have been in my life. Super clean, confortable and great location.
Hello Fabiola, We’re so glad you had such a positive experience and felt at ease here during your solo travels! Clean, comfortable stays in a great location are exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure in DC! – The Caravan Team
Hello Fabiola, We’re so glad you had such a positive experience and felt at ease here during your solo travels! Clean, comfortable stays in a great location are exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure in … Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDiego and Marta were two amazing people that were friendly to me the entire time i was there. Had a blast!
Hello! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and that our staff made a positive impression during your visit! We'll make sure to let them know and they'll certainly appreciate your words! We are looking forward to host you here in the future again! Cheers, The Caravan Team
Hello! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and that our staff made a positive impression during your visit! We'll make sure to let them know and they'll certainly appreciate your words! We are looking forward to host you here i… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI love the decoration of e very space because it makes it feel cozy. Also, the security was amazing, both the hostal and the neighbourhood felt really safe. Finally, everything was clean and it was nice to be provided of essentials like soap, shampoo and other commodities
I wish the place would have provided more activities or spaces to have cultural exchange with the people staying there
Hello Heine! We are really happy to hear that you loved the cozy decor, felt safe both in the hostel and the neighborhood, and appreciated the cleanliness and provided essentials, we put a lot of care into those details, so it means a lot to hear it made a difference for you. We also really appreciate your suggestion about creating more opportunities for cultural exchange. In fact, we do host a weekly happy hour designed just for that, it is a fun and casual way for guests to connect, share stories, and meet fellow travelers from around the world.
Hello Heine! We are really happy to hear that you loved the cozy decor, felt safe both in the hostel and the neighborhood, and appreciated the cleanliness and provided essentials, we put a lot of care into those details, so it means a lot t… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything is good, no complain
Hello Tripathi, We appreciate you sharing your feedback! Knowing that everything met your expectations makes our day. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. – The Caravan Team
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location that this hostel had was great. Lots of eateries, supermarkets to buy groceries, and lots of tourist attractions to visit. Hostel offer comfort while spending time with other guests.
The location is within the city so pest would be a problem for those who detest them. There were few amenities missing that would of improved the stay like having a spatula in the kitchen, a coat hanger in the room to hang your clothes, or have spices or condiments that the hostel community can use. It would be nice if there were a bulletin board for any community event happening in Washington DC that the tourist can visit other than the brochures.
Hey there! So glad to hear you enjoyed the hostel and felt it was a great base for exploring DC, especially as a backpacker! We love being in the heart of things, close to the food, fun, and must-see sights. You brought up some great ideas too! Just a heads-up that we do have hangers at the front desk (anytime you need ‘em), and our kitchen is stocked with all the basics like spatulas — we’ll work on making those easier to find. Since we keep rates low for travelers, we can’t offer shared spices or condiments, but guests are welcome to bring their own or grab them from the nearby stores. Also, we love your idea about improving the event board. Our front desk team is always up for helping guests discover cool happenings in DC, and we’ll definitely review what’s currently posted. Thanks again for staying with us — hope to see you again down the road! – The Caravan Team
Hey there! So glad to hear you enjoyed the hostel and felt it was a great base for exploring DC, especially as a backpacker! We love being in the heart of things, close to the food, fun, and must-see sights. You brought up some great idea… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing facilities. Cleanliness. Privacy. Everything was on point!
The location can get messy in the weekends due to pubs & bars right next to it. Other than that, everything was super amazing!
Hi there Fizza, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and that everything felt on point during your stay. You're right, Adams Morgan can be lively on the weekends with its bustling nightlife. Some guests love the energy, while light sleepers may prefer quieter nights. To help ease that, we provide free earplugs in the amenities card around the property. We really appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back soon! – The Caravan Team
Hi there Fizza, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and that everything felt on point during your stay. You're right, Adams Morgan can be lively on the weekends wi… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and well equipped facilities! Very kind receptionist. Also helpful being able to use lockers during day of check in or out. Thank you so much!
Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad you appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities and found our team helpful especially with the lockers on check-in and check-out days. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! – The Caravan Team
Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad you appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities and found our team helpful especially with the lockers on check-in and check-out days. It was a pleasure having you, … Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewI liked everything. The hostel is amazing, patio,clean, and tidy with big lockers. The social area is well equipped with all kitchen stuff and free coffee n tea. This hostel also provides extra stuff like toothbrushes, paste, combs, and even tampons if u on heavy days lol. Best hostel in US I stayed in What makes this place amazing and made me come back after my flight canceled was the staff. They all helpful, attentive, and welcoming, especially a sweet girl called Marta she went out of her way to make me comfy and in place. I love ya Marta and hope to see u again one day. Will Def come back if I come back to DC ever again.
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Hello Casse, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re so happy you felt at home and appreciated the little details. It’s great to know our social area and patio added to your experience too. We're especially thrilled to hear Marta made such a positive impact on your stay. She’ll be so touched to read your kind words! We’d love to welcome you back anytime and hopefully under less stressful circumstances next time. – The Caravan Team
Hello Casse, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re so happy you felt at home and appreciated the little details. It’s great to know our social area and patio added to your experience too. We're especially thrilled to he… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewLots of amenities - free coffee and tea. And if you forgot your shampoo -- they have onsite body washes and lotions. I felt comfortable during my entire stay and my privacy was well respected.
Hello Burnett, Hi there, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really glad to hear you felt comfortable and that the amenities made your stay even smoother. We know little touches can make a big difference when you're traveling, and it means a lot to know you felt your privacy was respected throughout your time with us. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in DC again! – The Caravan Team
Hello Burnett, Hi there, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really glad to hear you felt comfortable and that the amenities made your stay even smoother. We know little touches can make a big difference when you're trave… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel is conveniently located for easy bus transportation. The staff is friendly. Hot coffee is free, which is a plus. water is available. Bathroom amenities are free. Please plan and pack your bags considering seasonal temperatures.
The kitchen area could use some improvements.
Hello Buket, We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location, amenities, and our team helpful during your time in DC! Your feedback about the kitchen is noted — we’re always looking for ways to improve the space for our guests. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. – The Caravan Team
Hello Buket, We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location, amenities, and our team helpful during your time in DC! Your feedback about the kitchen is noted — we’re always looking for ways to improve the space for our guests. Th… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe main positive of the hostel is it's location. There are a lot of bars and restaurants to choose from and even just a walk around is pleasant. The buses are also close by and easy to use. The room was as expected, they felt secure and were clean. I particularly liked the balcony area to the rear.
Staff were there but not particularly warm. There was little attempt to look up from the computer as you walked past or said "hello" to them. There was very little presence in the communal downstairs area also which meant any mess left by other residents would only get noticed when the cleaner came around. Added to this a group of us sat and watched as a staff member emptied the recycling bin directly into the general waste bin, before taking the consolidated bag out. Clearly the recycle bin is just for show.
Hello Daniel, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our facilities. Adams Morgan does have that special charm and that adds up to your stay! We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our team’s presence and recycling process. That’s not the standard we aim for, and we’re actively retraining staff to ensure both environmental practices and guest interactions reflect our values. If you wish to contact us directly so we can address any issues not mentioned in your comment, please, feel free to reach out to us via email directly. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time. Sincerely, - The Caravan Team
Hello Daniel, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our facilities. Adams Morgan does have that special charm and that adds up to your stay! We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our team’s pres… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThank you, Parrish! Hearing that we stand up to your international hostel experiences totally made our day. We put a lot of care into making this place special for travelers from all over. Hope we get to host you again sometime soon! – The Caravan Team
Thank you, Parrish! Hearing that we stand up to your international hostel experiences totally made our day. We put a lot of care into making this place special for travelers from all over. Hope we get to host you again sometime soon! – The… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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