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Hilltop Hostel

300 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Hilltop Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 95 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
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Based on 95 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Overall this place is good; it is located very close to a metro stop which makes it very easy to get to the city centre." source Hostelworld

    "But in general i would recommend this hostel." source Hostelworld

    "I would stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "I would stay again." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this place to anyone :)." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "Basic but clean and met some fun people." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Free internet and very friendly staff." source Hostelworld

    "also very helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "Friendly staff but uncomfy beds." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "I was also staying in a room that was a bit of a mess (but I blame the three boys for that ;) The staff was amazing, the location was wonderful and the place was really cute." source Hostelworld

    "DC's great public transport system makes this hostel's location a lot closer than it seems." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Good hostel, reasonable price, free internet, very close to subway, close to supermarket, full equipped kitchen, more like a home than a hostel comforting atmosphere." source Hostelworld

More information on Hilltop Hostel

Across the street from Takoma metro station. Only 10 minutes from most attractions. Our house is a converted Victorian Hotel listed on the Washington D.C. register of historic buildings. Very safe suburban setting, beautiful garden and park area. Back yard has ping-pong table, horseshoes, and hammocks for your enjoyment. Restaurants, shops, and 24-hour 7-11 convenience stores are across the street. Your stay includes free DSL wireless internet service along with free computer access, guest phone, satellite TV with HBO and Cinemax, museum and area map, lockers, linen and blanket service, game room including pool table and football table, and satellite TV, video games - all free of charge! A fully equipped kitchen, summer BBQ's in large garden and balcony area and parking 1 block away. We also have a card table forall you card players and a library for you readers. Along with board games to play. Laundry room next door for your convenience, free phone for all local calls that also accepts incoming calls. Parties for all major holidays, (call in advance for dates.) A friendly staff in an at-home atmosphere!**Please note: We only accept bookings for a maximum of 7 nights** **No under 18�s allowed.

Directions

From Greyhound Bus Station, take 1st St. exit, turn left & walk 3 blocks to Union Station Metro. Take the Red line to Takoma Station. From Takoma Station, turn left onto Carroll St. after leaving the station. Walktowards the 7/11 store. House is on the right at the top of the hill. From Reagan Nat'l Airport, take the Metro Yellow line to Gallery Place and change to Red line to Takoma Station. From Dulles airport take the Washington Flyer bus to West Falls Churchmetro station. Take the orange line metro to Metro Center. Change to theRed line and take the Glenmont/Silver Spring red line metro to Takomametro. Get off and cross the street. Or, take the 5A Express busfrom Dulles airport toL'Enfant Plaza metro station. Take the Green / Yellow line metro toGallery Place / Chinatown metro station. Change to the Red line metro andfollow directions above.

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