Here are directions to 512 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 from the three major airports and Union Station, as well as general walking guidance:

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🛬 From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

By Metro:

  • Take the Blue Line from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station to Metro Center Station.

  • Transfer to the Red Line towards Glenmont and ride one stop to Gallery Place-Chinatown Station.

  • Exit the station and walk approximately 0.3 miles to 512 I Street NW.


🛬 From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

By Metro:

  • Board the Silver Line at Dulles Airport Station towards Largo Town Center.

  • Ride to Gallery Place-Chinatown Station.

  • Exit the station and walk approximately 0.3 miles to 512 I Street NW.


🛬 From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

By Train:

  • Take the BWI Airport Shuttle to the BWI Rail Station.

  • Board an Amtrak or MARC train to Washington Union Station.

  • From Union Station, follow the Metro or walking directions below.


🚉 From Union Station (Washington, DC)

By Metro:

  • Take the Red Line from Union Station to Gallery Place-Chinatown Station.

  • Exit the station and walk approximately 0.3 miles to 512 I Street NW.

Walking:

  • Head west on Massachusetts Avenue NW toward 1st Street NW.

  • Turn left onto 6th Street NW.

  • Turn right onto I Street NW; destination will be on the right.


🚶 General Walking Directions

512 I Street NW is centrally located in Washington, DC, within walking distance of major landmarks:

  • Capital One Arena: 1 block away

  • Chinatown Metro Station: 1 block away

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center: Under 5 minutes

  • National Mall (Monuments & Museums): Approximately 15 minutes

  • The White House: Approximately 15 minutes

  • Union Station: Approximately 15 minutes

The hostel’s prime location offers easy access to many of the city’s attractions