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When I did it in 2013, when we got to DC, stayed there three nights so we could sightsee. I spent two full days in Smithsonian.
I have no idea if hostels in the post-covid era are still the same as they used to be, but staying at the HI Hostel in DC was very affordable.
But we were camping on the trail, so staying at a hostel was an upgrade for us. Those that always sleep indoors might not appreciate the hostel lifestyle.