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U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a coffee shop, near Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Reception
Garden
Interior
Lobby lounge
U Street Hostel offers travelers a convenient base with practical amenities including a coffee shop/cafe and peaceful garden. Visitors appreciate the in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and elevator access, while attentive staff members ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 Vertical Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Capital One Arena - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • White House - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • National Mall - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

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
  • ‪Alero Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eatopia Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Located close to Capital One Arena and White House, U Street Capsule Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, bicycle parking, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is U Street Capsule Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at U Street Capsule Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at U Street Capsule Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at U Street Capsule Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is U Street Capsule Hostel located?

Located in Northwest, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, White House, and Smithsonian Institution. Capital One Arena and National Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). U Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shaw Station is 12 minutes.

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U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 495 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn

Liked: Staff & service
For what you pay for a typical pod, this was pretty nice! The pods were a decent size even for someone plus size. If you're just needing to stay for a short stay and don't need to really spend most of the time at the hotel, this is perfect. There is even a sitting area in the lobby and a rack to put your luggage there early if you're there before check in. My pod was nice and clean and the mattress was comfortable. The plastic has some cosmetic cracks here and there but other than that the pod felt safe and the dorms feel really safe as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great place for a night`s stay

I missed my train in DC, and decided to give this place a try. and for certain, I will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yelyzaveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve definitely found my go to spot for dc ! I absolutely love it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place for a short stay, could do with a bit of an update and deeper cleaning but nothing major.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was very helpful. location was great and near train. everything was easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property it’s good the only problem I had is the capsule was very hot as soon as I close it. The area it’s great a lot of places to go and very lively at night… for a low budget trip was amazing..!!! Thank you so much..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

They gotta do better

I got there late and was tired I tried to get checked in and no one was available fell asleep in the couch woke up hour later and was so tired I fell asleep in the basement where finally they thought I was trespassing and came and saw I had a reservation and finally checked me in my room 4 hours after I arrived at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, I had a good stay. The USB outlet in my capsule didn't work, but the staff was very friendly and helpful! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, cool sleeping pods, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Hotel Reviews

Amazing for the price, very clean, and location perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at this hostel. It’s my second time, but it’s always clean, check in and out is easy, and staff are always more than willing to help you out if you’re confused or in a rush.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kreingkrai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Place to stay in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hollisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable crew! Down to earth and intricate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, close to nightlife, food, and transit. Capsules are spacious, private, and comfortable. Would highly recommend for the solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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