U Street Hostel

A hostel with a central location in Washington, DC. Housing option for travelers, interns, international and local students in a dorm-style setting. We strive to be the number one destination for DC, with our location on the historical U street corridor, on the same block as one of the metro stops as well as bars, and restaurants all around us!

We are looking for a minimum of 1 months+ commitments from anyone, who would like to apply. The position usually available is part-time working at the front desk checking people in, looking after the hostel during the shift and/or cleaning up, performing housekeeping, and actual cleaning, and taking people out once a week to see DC/bars/clubs/etc.

Volunteers can expect to have comfortable accommodations of 4 people per rooms in nice rooms, working part time hours, in exchange for checking guests in, leading a few events per week, and cleaning up the hostels; with locations right in the center of DC.


Reviews

4.5
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Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Spain

5

It has been a wonderful experience. The hostel is a cozy place, and I love the capsule atmosphere. The other starf/volunteers are friendly and always willing to help. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back! I had to leave earlier than expected, but they were very understanding.

The work is simple; sometimes there’s more to do, sometimes less, but it doesn’t get overwhelming. It is very well connected to supermarkets and public transport, making it easy to get around DC.

The city has a lot to offer, with various events, music, and museums. I loved it.

5 months ago

Spain

5

What I have experienced in this hostel I have never experienced before. The people I have met I will always carry in my heart. The hostel is good and the tasks are fair. The owners are good people. Thank you Paul and Tom, I hope to see you soon. The city is beautiful.

6 months ago

Taiwan

5

The U Street Hostel is clean and fancy. Volunteers live in the cozy pod. Hosts are generous and friendly. They always buy some snacks for the volunteers. Tasks are easy and reasonable. You can get the free drinks from Brew on U Cafe during your shift. The surrounding area is convenient and safe. Metro and bus station are just one minute walk. Trader Joe’s and Walgreens are just around the corner. Here is the best place to volunteer and explore Washington DC. Highly recommend to everyone.

6 months ago

Brazil

5

Being at the U street Hostel for two months was a life changing experience. The staff team I’d say AMAZING, Caroline, Dimitri and Jim, shout out to them :)
The Hostel is very well located with a metro station literally on the corner. Beds (pods) very comfortable and safety their number one priority having all the main doors protected with codes (and each one has your own).
Last but not least, I’d like to thank Paul and Thom for being amazing hosts.
The hostel is 10/10!

9 months ago

Argentina

4

This was my first experience volunteering, and Im glad I chose this one. I already knew the city so I felt really at home, is a nice place to meet a lot of new people and go out, also go to the museums and monuments. I only have one thing to complain and is as a woman I didn’t feel 100% safe. My females coworkers are amazing and I am so happy I met them, but some things made me feel like nobody is gonna stand up for us. A little more communication between everyone, including the host and all the coworkers would make this experience even better. But still, I had the best time of my life here.

about 1 year ago


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