U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $127
$110 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
  • Place, Howard University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 904 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

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

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About the neighborhood

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 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from National Mall.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Howard University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • White House - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 1 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Emmy French Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crush - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Service Bar DC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 7:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 580 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the ladies staying in the same room, very nice and fun. I get to meet wonderful people each time I stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super lovely and sweet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emad Riyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Phillips

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caroline was most gracious & helpful, particularly on arrival. As the elevator was broken, she took my bags up to the 3rd floor, which was great as I am recovering from a fractured arm. The woman barista this morning was pleasant. The staff really made my stay very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room with clean air, very nice lobby/cafe with very nice music, very good showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like to ask the balcony and it's within walking distance of the White House, the national Mall, Lincoln memorial etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stag was quiet, and the staff was kind and helpful. It was nice having coffee right downstairs, and the hostel is within walking distance of pretty much anything you might want. Their website mentions parking is tricky, street parking it $60+ a night, but I parked overnight at a garage about two blocks away for $20/night. I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yasaswi Sri Sai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and came with a balcony. The staff were very nice. Check-in and check-out were super easy (done via an app).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient. It’s lovely there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Excellent stay

Very easy , friendly and comfortable for short term use
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for a concert! Everything was clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful and I was able to leave my bags there for the few hours before my train arrived!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked its proximity to Washington DC downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was privacy within a shared room of 8 people. Good for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Maiya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! For a short stay this place is perfect. Great surroundings, dining options, staff, transportation, and helpful staff. The place had great amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

THAE THAE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy self check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an excellent stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

ULRICH

Liked: Cleanliness
It is all ok ,not a real Pod Hotel but for the price it's all good. Facility is clean but could do with an overhaul, on site coffee shop not always open 😕 free pizza and beer nights nothing to write home about but a nice gesture.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025