Hotel Hive, Washington D.C.
Expert reviews
“Hotel Hive has a variety of rooms with king, queen or bunk beds to fit every budget, but at 125- to 250-square-feet each, you’ll sacrifice space. If you really want a deal (and can sleep through anything), book a “Buzz” room, which is directly over the hotel’s occasionally noisy bar and pizza restaurant.”
“The District now has two micro-hotels, but the Hotel Hive was the first (the Penn Quarter’s Pod Hotel is the other), and it is adorable, from its tagline—“Buzz More. Spend Less.”—to its individual decorative elements that cleverly maximize the use of space.”
“Washington DC’s first micro hotel blends innovative contemporary design with architectural character for a unique and affordable stay just two blocks from a metro station. It is fast becoming recognised as one of the best value hotels in the United States.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Hotel Hive is such a cool little base when you’re in DC. Tucked into the Foggy Bottom / West End neighborhood, it’s super close to everything that makes the city buzz. From here, you’re just a short walk or ride away from iconic spots like the National Mall, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Smithsonian museums.
When you’re not out exploring, you can hang at the hotel’s own rooftop, the Hive Rooftop, which gives you a stellar view over the city and a relaxed spot to sip cocktails.
For food, they’ve teamed up with &pizza, so you can grab local, creative pies in their courtyard, patio or just in the lobby, perfect for downtime before heading out again.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
16 October 2025
Great location and would stay again.
Great location. Halfway between the govt. Buildings and the cafes etc. Staff were very friendly.
It was very small but did have a bathroom. Washington DC is very expensive for what you get. Free lobby coffee was only in the morning so we didn’t get any and had none in our room either.
14 October 2025
Exceptional
Location
13 October 2025
our star was very enjoyable and the staff is wonderful!
The Hive Hotel was a cute boutique hotel. They have paid attention to detail and the rooms are small but include everything you need. we loved room 501 on the top floor in the bump out part of the hotel .
The suitcases didn't really have a spot to operate out of but you can make it work. There is no coffee in room but they do have complimentary coffee in the bar downstairs all morning.
12 October 2025
Fabulous
Very good hotel - Very close to the Center and main interested buildings such as the Washing monument and the White House - Very good and nice staff - Very good interior of room and hotel - Good breakfast for reason price - Good view from the room and rooftop place
Very small room and separate two-storey bed. But I knew about that
9 October 2025
Great place to stay to visit DC, good access to main attractions!
Great location, the best pizza in DC. Great bar with friendly service and a bit of a view. Check in was easy and they really helped with room selection. This is the place to stay if visiting DC, perfect spot for a good time
8 October 2025
Perfect place to stay during our 2nd anniversary trip.
The property is modern, stylish, and sleek. The entire staff (shout out to Sunam) are amazing. The rooftop bar has awesome pizza and great views.
7 October 2025
Exceptional
The hotel was great — very well located, with friendly and helpful staff. Everything was clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. It was quiet, and although the room was small, it was cozy and well equipped. Everything looked just like the photos. Highly, highly recommended!
3 October 2025
To sum it up the good value for money. Location is close to major attractions
Great location
The breakfast was not that good.
2 October 2025
Very nice facility, clean rooms, and perfect location with plenty of parking spaces
Clean property, nice location
N/A
29 September 2025
Very good
Great location, everything is new and clean and has everything you would need for a quick stay.
29 September 2025
Easy going and good location
I attended a work event with a colleague and we wanted to share the room so we opted for the bunk bed option. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Free coffee was appreciated and the location is very convenient.
25 September 2025
Perfect place for a short-term stay!
Our room was super clean and staff welcomed us with a big smile ready to answer all our questions. We were given a city guide with useful tips for exploring the city.
25 September 2025
Exceptional
Nothing better than a hotel in a central location, great neighborhood vibes, wonderful city and the hotel personnel was fabulous. And definitely the breakfast improved massively after my last time here in February 2024, there's much more options now. I'll come back!!
22 September 2025
We would 100% recommend & will return if ever in DC again
Central location Attentive professional staff
No fridge in room
20 September 2025
Clean and modern vibes with friendly staffs
It was super convenient to all the tourist capital destinations. A few blocks away of walking distance. Considering that, it was reasonably priced. I loved how convenient the bar and pizza shop was so i didn’t have to leave the entire building to look for food in the evenings after coming back from touring the capital all day. Super clean and very industrial interior vibe, loved it. And the front staff members were all super friendly and informative of their community and whats available. For us, it was super helpful when we were able to get local insights so that we could plan our itinerary accordingly and how to use the public metro systems.
The room was very small. Like a NYC style closet size small. There wasn’t a lot of space to unpack. Anyone that gets claustrophobic might have an issue with it. This didnt bother me as much bc i am young and I am used to smaller city life spaces. My mother on the other hand, open country gal, was not fond of the lack of room space lol
20 September 2025
Clean and modern with super friendly staff.
Clean and modern with super friendly staff. Great location 2 mins from Lincoln Memorial
19 September 2025
Perfect stay
Staff & hospitality. Location perfect. 10 mins walk to metro.
Nothing negative.
14 September 2025
Good location for exploring Washington
Great location. Great rooftop bar.
Would have liked to have a small refrigerator to chill drinks. Breakfast was ok but felt could be a little improved.
11 September 2025
Very good
The price quality is good. The bar is fun con the other guests.
Sometimes it's hard to understand the other guests.
8 September 2025
it was very good and supported well a very tight and intense vacation.
i liked that it is in a very good location close to the mall and to Georgetown and to the Metro station. i liked the bar and the pizza in the hotel.
the pizza can offer more variety of foods; there is a limit to how many good pizzas you can eat. why not adding some salads or other Italien dishes, or some sandwiches. Breakfast was surprisingly small and not very good... there might be a good idea to put a small Jym in the hotel. the rooms are fine but need more hanging possibilities or a small closet or shelves.
6 September 2025
Exceptional
A cozy and clean room in a nice very well-located hotel.
5 September 2025
fantastic
everything - funky interior, excellent location, super nice and friendly staff
4 September 2025
Perfect
The hotel is super - funky and interesting. The staff is super polite and caring. The location is perfect. We were able to walk to all major sights in 15/20 min. Just perfect!
The communication between Booking.com and the hotel could have been better for a specific case I had.
4 September 2025
Will definitely stay there again next time I have stuff to do on that side of town!
Very well located to events I was there to attend at Kennedy Center and Watergaye Hotel - easy 3 block stroll. Also close to Foggy Bottom Metro station for fast, direct travel from/to DCA airport. Plus chill and charming GWU neighborhood. Much nicer food and beverage facilities on site than I expected; next time I'll just partake there! Room was small (as stated) but had everything I needed. The bed was super comfortable. And staff was all really really nice and friendly! A great find and value.
Some of the lighting - particularly in bathrooms, both in room and off lobby - really should be brighter. I know Hive is going for a hip subdued vibe, but sometimes you gotta see the details in the mirror! lol
3 September 2025
Great hotel
Cozy hotel, everyone from the staff was super friendly, the location is perfect. I liked the bee/hive theme.
Small room but it’s totally fine for one night. Although the room was very clean, the shower slightly smelled like mold, probably cause the shower floor is a bit old.
31 August 2025
Always perfect.
everything
31 August 2025
Always wonderful experience staying here . Love the industrial modern decor.
everything!
29 August 2025
Amazing
The staff was nice the place was cleaned up and put together nicely will be back when I visit Washington DC again
There was nothing wrong with this place
28 August 2025
Would stay again. Cool place to stay!
Good location, quite close to Metro and within easy reach of many eating options. Walkable neighborhood in the GWU area. Room was comfortable, small but clean. I liked the breakfast options and free coffee, the flexibility of check in and checkout. Staff were friendly. The AC in the room was quiet and there was a good extractor fan in the bathroom, which you don't always get.
No USB ports (not a huge deal), you had to ask for ice from the front desk (I didn't). My room was not wonderfully soundproof - I heard noise from adjacent rooms and the rooftop bar, but not for long, and it was not a big deal.
25 August 2025
Best Urban Boutique Hotel, ideal for a short stay.
Great Location. Great customer service! My (king size) room had a lot of light and super comfortable and spacious!
25 August 2025
Consistently Excellent — Outstanding Service from Ria!
Hotel Hive has become my favorite place to stay in DC—this was my second time here, and once again it exceeded expectations. A big part of that is thanks to Ria at the front desk. I have rarely experienced such a high level of professionalism paired with genuine warmth. She welcomed me with a sincere smile, patiently answered all my questions and requests, and remained consistently attentive throughout my stay. Her care truly made a difference and made me feel valued as a guest. The hotel itself is excellent: stylish, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Between the welcoming atmosphere, modern comfort, and outstanding staff (with special thanks to Ria), Hotel Hive has earned my loyalty. I’ll definitely be back again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting.
24 August 2025
This (micro) hotel is a good value for metro DC.
This hotel is close to my family and is a good value for metro DC. It is clean and has a wonderful staff.
There is no microwave in the rooms, and I found the coffee that they have lukewarm, not hot.
22 August 2025
It was a great stay wish it was longer.
I stayed in 521 and the view was nice, and I loved the little live plant that was in the room. I liked that I was close to the stairs if needed and to the roof top too.
I really wish that there was a drink machine close. I was ready for bed and them I wanted a drink but that meant that I would have to get dressed.
21 August 2025
Great place to stay for families even with four legged members.
The hotel had great proximity to everything, not too close and not too far. It was the kind of in between a hostel and a hotel. I will be looking for a micro hotel or hive hotel in other cities.
I don't know why I couldn't sit in the dining area with my dog. If it's hotel policy I think that should change.
19 August 2025
Cozy space near the Mall
Walkable to main areas in DC. Free coffee, free ice- cold water.
There were limited hanging space.
14 August 2025
Good micro hotel
Great location, nice staff, pretty decor and clean. If you are not going to spend too much time there the buzz rooms are a good deal we took one of the buzz rooms below the reception. It wasn't super noisy but it was a bit small and lacked some details like bed side tables. However it was still comfortable and good value
14 August 2025
Exceptional
You don’t come across bunkbeds often and this was very nice traveling with my son. The location was perfect and we could walk to all the main sites.
The breakfast was not good, maybe it was just a one off. The eggs were very dry.
12 August 2025
Nice
Great location. Nice staff. Pizza bar really nice with Gluten free options
TV wasnt working, and too many noises in the room. The mirror was too small. The corner of the bed it’s really easy to hit by accident, so it could be wrapped in a soft material to avoid injuries.
9 August 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location just a short walk to Lincoln Memorial and other attractions. Room on a small side, but clean and new, with a comfortable bed - all you need of you come to hotel just to rest and sleep. Rooftop bar and main bar are very good offering local drafts and cocktails at reasonable prices
Could use a fridge a a bottle of water in room
6 August 2025
Lovely hotel with quirky elevator and excellent hosts, recommending various places to visit and eat.
Location excellent. Lovely pizzas in the bar area. Excellent host Max recommended various places to visit and eat.
Room a bit too small, but workable
5 August 2025
It was a fantastic and comfortable
Location, clean and service.
Nothing at all
4 August 2025
Nice one, on a short stay
It was clean , and well located. The staff was kind and helpful .
3 August 2025
relaxing, central location with everything in walking distance
clean, great location
2 August 2025
Will cl
Awesome place. Awesome crew. Awesome food.
1 August 2025
Would stay there again!
Terrific location Safe neighborhood Friendly knowledgeable staff
Nothing
28 July 2025
Buzzy place worth landing on for a fun stay
Super friendly and helpful staff and vibe at the hive!! Great bar downstairs and on the roof. Funky decor and themed environment for funky younger people on the move. The products in the bathroom were honey delight!
We knew it was an express hotel with small rooms. However, for the price, we thought our room might have a kettle and complimentary coffee.
27 July 2025
Very good
Great location and really nice staff
23 July 2025
Great Stay
The rooms were great. The buzz rooms really weren’t too noisy at all. The location was excellent. The pizza in the bar was really good too
There isn’t any food options other than pizza, but there are other places nearby.
22 July 2025
Fabulous
The staff...very kind and responsive The location
The bunk bed....the metal ladder hurts to climb
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Activities
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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26 October 2025
A stay worth reporting