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U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single 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
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

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

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

Large Private Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Bed In 16 Vertical Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Sauna

Bed In 6 Pod Mixed Dorm With Balcony

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In Large Pod Female Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In 8-Pod Dorm Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In 8 Pod Dorm Male

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 16 Horizontal Pod Mixed Dorm

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

Bed In 16 Horizontal Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 1

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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 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from National Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Lincoln Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howard University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Capital One Arena - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • White House - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

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 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

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

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. 311 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 573 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air in the capsule was too hot, I did not find a way to reduce the temperature, thus was swetting the whole night, and did get a deep sleep ...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emad Riyaz

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I haven't done a hostel in 30 years. It's interesting and kind of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nataly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deneyia

Business traveller
I never got to stay here. They have a self check in that requires the use of a key app and a special code they have to send. They didn’t send it and this was even after I updated a credit card. They still never charged the card or sent me the update code for me to self check in. I was outside for 30 minutes and I tried to call the front desk number and I never got through. I had to go stay somewhere else. The area was nice and convenient looked clean and warm from the outside looking in. Very sad about this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad ali

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Richmond

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

8/10 Good

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front door had me confused, I didn't know until the last day that it was open during the day just need to pull the handle up. Otherwise I had no problems with app for unlocking all the doors. Staff messaged me back promptly with questions I had, towels were always ready by the front desk. Rooms were clean except the air vents in the pods. Showers had soap, not sure if it was a all-in-one or what since there was only one dispenser, but it works in a pinch. I'm so glad there was blow-dryers. Fridge was a plus but wish there were some untensils. Metro is right around the corner, very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

THAE THAE

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

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven T

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025