Hilltop Hostel

HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Value' in North America Looking to have fun, meet new people, and see DC. This is the hostel to experience all that in a safe laid-back environment! Best atmosphere award 2008 from Hostelbookers.

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. Decks on 1st and 2nd floors with couches tables chairs and music. Feel free to bring an instrument, beautiful park across the street where you can read a book, exercise, relax etc. There are numerous local places to grab a bite from all different cultures, local pubs to sit and grab a drink as well . Need to do some research? Feel free to visit the library 2 blocks away for those of you that are here for internships or need to study.

Restaurants, shops, and 24-hour 7-11 convenience stores are across the street. In the basement is a game room including pool table and foosball table, and satellite TV, video games - all free of charge!

Summer BBQ's in large garden and balcony area . We also have a card table for all you card players and a library for you readers. Along with board games to play. Parties for all major holidays. Alcohol allowed Non-smoking except for the basement/game room. A helpful, friendly staff, at-home atmosphere! Staff lives on premises.
** Office hours 9am - Midnight**
**Please note: We only accept bookings for a maximum of 7 nights**
**No one under 18 years of age allowed or DC residents**
**Please confirm reservation and genders 72 hrs prior to check in date**
**Office closes at 8 pm on Dec 31st**
** No Curfew No Lockouts **

Accommodation Information

Your stay includes free DSL wireless Internet service (works in dorm rooms and outside) along with a free guest computer, phone with free long distance calls within the US & Canada, satellite TV with HBO and Cinemax, museum and area map, lockers ( Need your own lock ), linen and blanket service . Laundry room next door for your convenience . A fully equipped kitchen open 24 hrs. Parking 1 block away $7 per day. Free bike rental . Propane grill in back yard for grilling food .

Location Information

Takoma Station:

When exiting train station ( conveniently one of the main travel hubs in the area you can get anywhere in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area from our station) walk towards the 7-11 Store (that also happens to be a sub police station for a very safe suburban setting with an atm machine), before crossing street to get to 7-11 look to your right . House is on top of hill where all the grassy area is about 50 meters from station.