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I Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Male Only
Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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512 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only Corner

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only Corner

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Private Double Capsule Cabin

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Male Only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Mixed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Capsule in 2 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Capsule in 6 Capsule Cabin Male Only

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Capsule in 14 Capsule Cabin Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Washington

I Street Capsule Hostel is centrally located in Washington, a 4-minute walk from Capital One Arena and 7 minutes by foot from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Mall and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Smithsonian Institution.
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What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • White House - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gallery Place Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 16 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers & Distillers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wok and Roll - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬3 min walk

About this property

I Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Capital One Arena
I Street Capsule Hostel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Washington hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • 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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; 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, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 511325000002

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

I Capsule Hostel Washington
I Street Capsule Hostel Washington
I Street Capsule Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

I Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family

Enjoyed my stay!

Pods were comfortable but needed an extension cord to charge my phone. They were very willing to lend me one!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago, Martinsville

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

10/10 Excellent

Eswar Aravind Swamy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service and great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nakamol

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry Bleakley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great job everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good of staying at this hostel.Everything is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

What a horrible experience! It was awful from start to finish. I booked a room at the I Street hostel. When I got there, they told me that the construction hadn't been finished and I had to go to the U Street capsule hostel. In other words, I booked one place and was forced to stay at another, with the excuse that “it's not that far away”. To keep me quiet, they allocated me a private room from Monday to Friday. On Thursday I received a message that they were removing all my things from the room because my days in the private room were over, they literally put my things in garbage bags. I found this humiliating, wrong to touch people's things and unethical. Their excuse was that I “didn't understand what they said”. It's very easy to blame the foreigner and say that she didn't understand, when clearly I was going to stay in the private room until Friday. They ignored me on the chat from start to finish. They didn't respond, the GOKI app didn't work properly. After all this I asked for my money back, which is very obvious. They changed my location, didn't tell me, ignored me, put my stuff in trash bags and blamed me for it. What did they do? They ignored me. Terrible experience, everyone said that the other hostel (due) is much better and the people are at least honest and decent. I still want my money back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025