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U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Shared Dormitory

  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and express check-in. Housekeeping is available on request.
U Street Capsule Hostel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at U Street Capsule Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Howard Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and a few minutes from Capital One Arena
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. U Street Capsule Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. A complete renovation of U Street Capsule Hostel was completed in January 2022.

This Washington hostel is smoke free.

Brew On U – On-site 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between midnight and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 317 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 582 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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad ali

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

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy self check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

THAE THAE

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