I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. I have experience of staying in dorms in various cities. But this one is the worst experience. As one previous reviewr pointed out, it is a converted house, stuffed with old and unclean furniture and sofas. The kitchen, toaster, fridge everything are very dirty. The dorm rooms are small and cramped. So... More

We stayed in DC for three nights and needed a cheap place to live. This was my first hostel experience and overall it was good. The hostel is a little run down, the beds are about 3 inches thick on plywood. However, for $15 a night it is perfect! Bill was a great host, and very helpful. Now to the... More

I didn't come by car, so had to use public transport to get everywhere in dc. The X2 bus made it easy to get to and from the hostel since the bus stop is basically two steps away. That compensated for the place not being in a central location. The hostel is divided into 2 parts in the same townhouse... More

its not the best in terms of physical outlook but way-way better because of personal touch of "Bill"... I will state the negative first because it is the first thing i've noticed: i am hesitant at the location because it is a little far from the tourist spot when you based on the map compared to the other available hostel.... More

This hostel is nice, I spent three nights. Beds are very comfortable and dormitories are not overcrowded. The owner and the atmosphere are very friendly. Moreover, food as bread and peanut butter are provided for free. Good access if you are driving, parking available. It was exactly what I was looking for.

When you stay with Bill at the hostel, it's as if you're staying in a home, not a hostel. Most people hangout in the common room at the front of the house where the tv and computers are. The bedrooms are upstairs. The bedrooms themselves are great because of the beds, they're massive and very comfortable. Bill is a handy... More

Having travelled across the length of the U.S., staying in lots of hostels of all different types, this was one of the best. The man who runs the place is very kind and helpful, providing lots of maps and guides to us novices about the area, along with hints and tips on how to see the sites in the limited... More

This was my third stay at CCH but it was the first time with my wife and 15 year-old son. As usual, Bill met us at the front door and warmly gave us a thorough tour of the house. I really like the fact that it is a house. No locked dorm-room doors and 24-hour access. The second night, at... More

Looking at other reviews, I had to leap to the defence of this hostel which I stayed in with my girlfriend for 7 days (longer than a lot of those previous reviewers). Sure the neighbourhood is grimy and a bit dodgy. But in all the 7 days there, where we took the local bus at least twice a day, not... More