Clean and as advertised. If you don't mind sharing a room with strangers (not for everyone) the location and price are both great. Some things to be aware of: 1) there are no lockers for personal valuables (most hostels have this), so you're stuck trusting that the people in your room won't go through your stuff. Buy a luggage lock. 2) The shared bathrooms, while very well kept, are regular one-person house bathrooms. If someone is showering you're gonna have to wait even just to take a quick pee. 3) If you're on the top bunk bring an extension cord for your phone. Better yet, avoid the top bunk, because that thin metal ladder is murder on your feet after running around DC all day. I voice these points to potential readers as things to be conscious of, not complaints, because none of them were deal breakers for me. The price and location make up for it, and the personalized security code makes getting in and out very easy.