🇺🇸 Washington, United States
Caravan Hostel
📍 2311, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, 20009
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La propiedad — Caravan Hostel
Caravan Hostel feels like a clean, modern crash pad aimed at budget-conscious travellers who want a social base without sacrificing sleep. The lobby is bright and minimalist with a concrete floor, a few couches, and a noticeboard covered in bike-share maps and local food recommendations. It suits solo backpackers or small groups who plan to be out all day and just need a safe, functional room and a kitchen to cook in. The USP is location: two blocks from the U Street Metro, right on the edge of the Shaw and Logan Circle neighbourhoods, with 24-hour front desk and free coffee in the morning.
Crónicas de Washington
Washington was founded in 1790 as a purpose-built capital, designed by Pierre L'Enfant with broad avenues and a grid system that never quite works. The city burned in 1814, rebuilt slowly, and became a segregated southern town until the 1960s civil rights movement shifted its centre of gravity. Post-2000, it boomed with new condos, Metro extensions, and a food scene that finally escaped the shadow of expense-account steakhouses. Today it's a surprisingly green city of low-rise brick rowhouses and monumental marble, where politics is the industry and everyone seems to work for someone famous.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Washington →Los mejores meses
April (cherry blossoms, mild 15–20°C), October (autumn colours, low humidity, 10–20°C), and May (long days, 20–25°C, before summer heat).
Peak / Festival Surge
March–April for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, plus July 4th for fireworks on the Mall. Hotel prices double and rooms book months ahead. Summer also peaks with family tourism (June–August) due to school holidays, pushing hostel rates up 30–50% above shoulder season.
La temporada del hombro
September and early November. Weather is still pleasant (18–25°C in September, 5–15°C in November) but crowds thin after Labour Day and before Thanksgiving. Hostel dorm beds can drop to $35–45 from the July peak of $55+.
Tiempo y embalaje
Summer in DC is brutally humid, often 30+°C with a heat index that makes walking feel like swimming. Bring a light rain jacket for sudden afternoon thunderstorms, and a reusable water bottle you can refill for free at museums.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Washington
- The DC Circulator bus service is being phased out on several routes; for the Caravan area, use the U Street Metro (Green/Yellow lines) instead of expecting a bus to Still, 3 stops. Check WMATA for weekend track work on the Metro as July often has single-tracking delays. The Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are free but require timed-entry passes for the Air and Space Museum and the African American History Museum — book them on recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Caravan Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5th floor) to minimize potential noise from the street, as 18th Street Northwest is a busy thoroughfare. Consider a room facing the courtyard or east to avoid direct sunlight and potential early morning noise from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the elevator on lower floors (1-4) as these tend to be noisier due to increased foot traffic and potential street noise seeping in.
Best views
Rooms on the east side of the hotel (facing 18th Street) may offer a view of the surrounding neighborhood, while rooms on the west side (facing the courtyard) will have a view of the interior courtyard.
Quietest floors
5th floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for occasional noise from the street, especially during rush hour. There is also a possible noise disturbance from the service entrance on the ground floor.
Insider tips
Request a room with a keycard-operated lock for added security. Ask about the availability of a hairdryer in your room, as it may not be standard in all rooms despite being a 3-star hotel.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Caravan Hostel
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via in-house tablets
16:00-00:00 check-in, 11:00-13:00 early bag-drop, 12:00 late check-out fee 25$
available 24/7, 3$ per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, accessible rooms available
on-site parking available, 20$ per night; nearest public car park at 1919 18th St NW, 25$ per day; EV charging available
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 2% DC Accommodations Tax
Deposit & card hold: 50$ advance deposit + 100$ incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: King Emmanuel Baptist Church (222 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Goodwill Baptist Church (238 m · ~3 min walk)
- Synagogue: Moishe House (456 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Augustana Lutheran Church (795 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
DC USA — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Kalorama Park — 283 m · ~4 min walk
Laogai Museum — 671 m · ~8 min walk
Mane Auditorium — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Happy Hollow Playground — 201 m · ~3 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 53 m · ~1 min walk
CVS Pharmacy — 519 m · ~6 min walk
Rioja Market — 244 m · ~3 min walk
Calvert Street Terminal — 687 m · ~9 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
ATMs at banks are the best rate; avoid currency exchange kiosks at airports and tourist areas as they add fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay common; small cash-only spots exist at markets and some taxis.
15-20% at restaurants; $1-2 per drink at bars; $2-5 for hotel staff; taxis round up or tip 10-15%.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a deli or bodega costs about $2.00.
A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a corner store runs around $8-10.
Ethnic takeaway like pupusas or tacos for $10-12 for a main.
Food trucks and stalls along 14th Street and U Street corridor, especially around lunch and evenings.
Trader Joe's and Giant are the main chains in this area.
Thrift stores along 14th Street and Columbia Road offer affordable finds.
A single Metro ride is $2.00 with a SmarTrip card; the cheapest from the airport is the Metrobus 5A to L'Enfant Plaza for $2.00.
Eat at lunch specials instead of dinner; use free museum entry on the National Mall; walk or bike to avoid Uber surge pricing.
bueno saber — Washington
Type A/B · 120V
safe
USD ($)
Emergency Contacts
WashingtonWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Washington, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Caravan Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 53 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · CVS Pharmacy — 519 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station
💡 Buy a SmarTrip card at the airport kiosk before boarding; you'll need it for the transfer to the Silver Line metro into the city.
Wiehle-Reston East Station → Farragut West Station (closest to hotel)
💡 Avoid peak hours (7:30-9:00 AM, 4:30-6:00 PM) if possible — train carriages get stuffed. Stand near the centre of the platform for quicker exit at Farragut West.
Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Corporate Suites Of Washington
💡 Flat rate to DC zones available, but ask the driver to take the Dulles Toll Road to avoid backups on the main highway.
Union Station → Benning Road
💡 This only runs on a limited 2.2-mile loop in Northeast DC, so it's useless for airport transfers. Skip unless you're sightseeing near the Capitol and want a quick hop to the H Street corridor.
Sobre Washington
Wikipedia ↗Washington most commonly refers to: George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States Washington (state), a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States A metonym for the federal government of the United States Washingt...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Caravan Hostel?
Request a room on a higher floor (above 5th floor) to minimize potential noise from the street, as 18th Street Northwest is a busy thoroughfare. Consider a room facing the courtyard or east to avoid direct sunlight and potential early morning noise from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Caravan Hostel?
Avoid rooms near the elevator on lower floors (1-4) as these tend to be noisier due to increased foot traffic and potential street noise seeping in.
Is Caravan Hostel noisy?
Be prepared for occasional noise from the street, especially during rush hour. There is also a possible noise disturbance from the service entrance on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Caravan Hostel?
Rooms on the east side of the hotel (facing 18th Street) may offer a view of the surrounding neighborhood, while rooms on the west side (facing the courtyard) will have a view of the interior courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Caravan Hostel?
Request a room with a keycard-operated lock for added security. Ask about the availability of a hairdryer in your room, as it may not be standard in all rooms despite being a 3-star hotel.
What time is check-in at Caravan Hostel?
Check-in at Caravan Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Caravan Hostel have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Caravan Hostel?
2% DC Accommodations Tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Caravan Hostel?
A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a corner store runs around $8-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Caravan Hostel?
A single Metro ride is $2.00 with a SmarTrip card; the cheapest from the airport is the Metrobus 5A to L'Enfant Plaza for $2.00.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
April (cherry blossoms, mild 15–20°C), October (autumn colours, low humidity, 10–20°C), and May (long days, 20–25°C, before summer heat).
Principales atracciones en Washington
💡 Visit in late winter for the orchid display — it’s spectacular. The indoor jungle is warm and humid year-round, so bring a light jacket you can take off.
💡 Start at the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise or sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. Avoid midday in summer — it’s exposed and gets brutal heat.
💡 Go on a weekday and head straight to the Hall of Fossils on the first floor — it’s less crowded than the ground-floor gems. Enter from the Constitution Avenue side to dodge the queue.
💡 Come at night — the monument is lit up and far quieter. You can stand in the same spot Martin Luther King Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech. On a clear night, the view south to the Jefferson Memorial is good too.
💡 Park at the Nature Center on Glover Road for the best trail access. The Western Ridge Trail is less crowded than the main path. Bring cash for the parking meter — cards don’t always work.