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U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Garden
Interior
Lobby lounge
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • National Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Washington

A stay at U Street Capsule Hostel places you in the heart of Washington, within a 5-minute drive of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. .This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from White House and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Smithsonian Institution.
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What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 1 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Chili Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Solly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roaming Rooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lulu’s Winegarden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop, near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
U Street Capsule Hostel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and bike storage.
Enjoy a meal at Brew On U or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Brew On U - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brew On U

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Goki travel mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Washington

U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 475 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liang Ye

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amayya

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bugs everywhere …
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish every pod had a/c but overall it’s a really good deal
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohang

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Over all was a nice place, but the restroom area is literally infront of the front desk, where everyone can hear you, the showers are dirty and public and the noise inside the building is a lot, I end up paying another hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location right next to the Metro. I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna, Brooklyn, NY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People obeyed the rules and most people were kindly to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Migie Leian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was rather surprised with the layout of the room and the space in general. The cafe in the lobby was particularly nice. I'd stay here again when I'm in D.C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on U Street next to the Greenbelt and Yellowbelt train. The pods are clean, the showers are clean and the bathrooms are clean. All a thumbs up from me! Will def be going back as when I’m in DC, I only am in my room when I’m sleeping! So why not do a pod!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibes from check-in by Corey to baggage storage at checkout. Comfy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pieter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Amazing staff, clean, and convenient( subway right there). Everything you need at the perfect price Con: AC was a little weak. They have it at like 72 but in the pods it’s really 75-77. This is just a little too warm for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jiarui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, bad smell
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good neighborhood, responsive staff. Overall good experience. Do remember to lock up valuables or personal stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop was great to have right there next to where you slept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very hipster
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to like this place but could not get in the building for the life of me. This is a good spot if you have flexibility in your days to go in person to check in during the two three hour periods that staff is at the location. I did not and despite calling a ton and trying to use the remote checkin app it never worked to let me get in the building. I called the desk and checked in with them on the phone when I wasn’t able to be there in person from 6-10pm. They were really helpful and send me to the info to later get in the building. When I finally got back I found that the code I was given still did not work to get me inside. This was a really really frustrating experience and I felt like I spent half my day just trying to make this work. I booked last min which is probably part of the issue but I just can’t suggest this to anyone. The space itself was nice once I finally got in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good basic option in pretty historic area

I stayed here for five nights. I preregistered at home and access to the front door and my dorm worked well with the app the entire time. The capsule is a good size although people over six feet might like a few more inches. The capsules appear fancy in the photos but the features are standard - several lights, a mirror, two usb ports, two hooks, and a small table. There is no standard plug so be sure to bring plenty of charging options including a single to multiple usb charger. There is a roll down blind for complete privacy. On each floor, there are several private toilets that lock and a set of public sinks. Showers are in the basement but there is no lock on the main door. Individual showers are divided by curtains not locked doors. Bring your soap/shampoo as the provided containers might be empty. There are hair dryers. There are tables for eating in the front entrance. The decor is a little worn, a little musty, but everything is generally fine. The neighbourhood is historic and feels safe enough. Lots of restaurants nearby, trader Joes nearby, metro around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pods, water filling stations, cafe seating and location were quite handy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Srinivasa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025