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U Street Capsule Hostel

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

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

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

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

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howard Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Howard University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capital One Arena - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 1 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Chili Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eatopia Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪&pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Emmy French Corner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel remodelled 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 reception
  • A lift, luggage storage and secured bike storage
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and down duvets
  • 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 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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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Reviews

U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 507 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

Bob

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

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Liezl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I needed. A comfortable bed and pillow, privacy pods, clean area and bathrooms and showers with hot water, free drinking water, lockers, a fridge and microwave available. So close to the metro, close to restaurants stores etc. affordable! Great value overall and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Loved it. Matthew Cowan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Rain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved almost everything about my stay! The only thing was the location of the showers was awkward, and communal dorms will always have their drawbacks, but that’s what I signed up for. Everyone was lovely, the facilities were great, and loved that each dorm and front door was locked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

It worked for Us!😎

Every thing was good,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Having no one at check in was super lame. I had no idea how anything worked and I had to ask the barista. The iPad also just didn’t work and took 20+ minutes to check myself in. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

yelyzaveta

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location right next to the Metro. I would gladly stay again.
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

8/10 Good

Ghazaleh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I was completely satiesfied, suitable for a short trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025