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U Street Capsule Hostel

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Garden
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Vertical Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

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

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1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

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

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

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

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel in Northwest
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Washington hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2022.

U Street Capsule Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Brew On U - Onsite café.

Languages

English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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

Property 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. 234 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 447 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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spend the money for a real hotel

Get what you pay for I guess? Really cheap but it was uncomfortable and weird. Felt partially built. It was hot and muggy in the room, even hotter in the pod. Place was relatively clean at least, bathroom was nice. Chargers didn’t work inside the pod, the fan did little to circulate air. Just spend the money on a real hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot as hell. For some reason, they turned on the lights at 5:30 am waking everyone up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

🤔Very Interesting!!

The location was perfect for the event we attended for the weekend, The Hostel was very interesting, bunk beds were okay, the air vent was right over top of the bunk, sink was small
Toilet/Shower
Entrance/Sink
Overall view from bunk bed
Chalk Board to sign the Country your From
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anjali

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers in basement. No hot water. Very bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron, Indianapolis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Mattress, pillows, and duvet were very comfortable. Hot water in shower was good. Wi-Fi worked well. Walkable to downtown and various public transportation options. Property was loud and not nearly as nice looking as in its photos. Room was too warm with no way to adjust temperature. Sink was too small to brush teeth over without hitting my head on the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

DeAndre

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

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

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plumbing was being checked so there was no hot water for showers. Front desk tried to take advantage. It’s nice and very clean but definitely needed a few improvements. Usually people from Europe staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

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

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience . Highly recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejbahadur

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

Positive experience only

Liked the little pod with some privacy. Good condition comfi bed with fresh smelling duvet and lining.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Unfortunately, my room had two men who decided to have a loud conversation in the room where 10 other customers were staying, no toilets available in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nang Sam Si

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the amount I paid, it is a good space. There was a locker to keep my valuables and the toilet are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite, comfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok, two people started a conversation when they arrived, then they realized that they had to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a really good vibe from my stay at U Hostel. The check-in was smooth and the staff really kind and welcoming. The coffee shop inside was a huge bonus and is fairly priced. I had a cracking nights sleep. It is hands down the comfiest bed, duvet and pillow I've ever come across at a hostel - all memory foam and very cosy. The location is a little while away from the attractions, but I walked and got the subway and was not an issue at all. There's a few great food spots less than a minute walk away too - including the famous Ben's Chilli spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite stay, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025