This place is absolutely perfect for a work/research/internship stay. It is not a classic hostel with a huge social programme and lots of individual travellers, but rather a place where people stay for longer periods of time when they have something to do in D.C. This means: quiet times at night, very little fluctuation in the dorms, very homely feeling. A nice plus is the free breakfast that comes with a special treat each morning. Feels very safe and the place is very clean. Very close to the Metro station and a supermarket. Really nothing to complain about!