Come enjoy this recently renovated (2013 - new roof top patio lounge, new computers) hostel right in the center of downtown DC, providing great stays for backpackers, young professional, interns and more.
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We have brand-new metal bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen and a huge terrace for BBQs. Please keep in mind that our hostel is 'shoe-free', but if you stay for more than 1 night, we provide you free high quality hostel slippers!!'
Once you have checked in, we have no curfew so you can come and go as you please. Every door has a security lock on it. We have free Wi-Fi throughout the building as well as free Internet access in the common area. We can also weigh your luggage for free - handy for cramming your luggage before a flight!
We're only a few minutes walk from Chinatown metro station and Union station, where all the buses coming into DC stop. From here you can easily get to the White House, the Convention Centre, Chinatown, the Capitol, Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institute and the Supreme Court.
We offer some of the hotel-like luxury with a home-like feel and hostel prices!
Welcome to Capital View!
Our reception hours are from 11am to 10pm; check-in outside of these hours must be EXPLICITLY APPROVED by a manager, at least 24 hours prior to expected arrival. We offer a 24 self check-in option, with a $10 organizational fee, and this must be done ahead of your arrival
Taxes aren't included in the price; they'll be added upon check-in at a rate of 14.5%
We do not allow residents of DC or nearby MD and VA areas.
We accept cash (USD), travellers' cheques and credit card.
We have a three-day cancellation policy. Cancellations received within 3 days of arrival will be subjected to a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows and cancellations within 24 hours of check-in will be charged for a full night's stay. Group reservations( 4 )have a minimum of 2 weeks cancellation notice, plus a non-refundable 15% deposit. Valid credit card and passport or photo ID required at check-in.
Smoking and drinking isn't allowed. Evidence of smoking in the room or common areas will result in an additional charge of $500 to cover the additional cleaning for smoking in the room and loss of revenue. Any kind of open flames, including lit cigarettes or burning candles, are not allowed.
We have a long-stay policy of a maximum of 7 days, unless the staff approve otherwise.
No pets, please.