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U Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property

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A narrow, dimly lit room with a bed, pillows, and a small table with a device.
A modern interior with a hexagonal tile floor, a brick accent wall, and a coffee bar with a chalkboard menu.
A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a laundry basket, and a sign instructing to strip the bed.
A brick building with a cafe patio featuring outdoor seating, a scooter, and potted plants.
A red brick building with a staircase leading to an entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with bunk beds, a balcony with chairs, and a view of buildings outside.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with a bed, a mirror, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with a bed, a control panel, and a window.

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

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

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a control panel, and a small bathroom area with a toilet and sink.

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

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

A room with a bed, a window, and a control panel with a blue light.

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

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

A row of four spa-like chambers with individual controls, each with a digital display and a footrest.

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

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

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and a cup with a straw.

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

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

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a control panel, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Shared Dormitory

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

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

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

View all photos for Large Private Room

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

Large Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 16 Vertical Pod Mixed Dorm

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

Bed In 16 Vertical Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 6 Pod Mixed Dorm With Balcony

Sauna

Bed In 6 Pod Mixed Dorm With Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • 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 Smithsonian Institution
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. Open daily.

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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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.

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. 330 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 607 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All you can want (quiet clean place to stay at a great place) and more (pizza night, beer night, laundry, blow drier and ironing board). Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for commuters to DC attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harmon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Convenient, clean and well priced. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you're planning to use the metro, this is a fabulous location! Staff are lovely, the Caramel Fay at the coffee shop is the best coffee I've ever had!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room. The bunk beds were so comfy; I loved the super soft duvets!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was much nicer than I expected. It was very clean and had very a very comfortable duvet. I appreciated how close it was to everything and the coffee shop at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super lovely and sweet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like the idea of it. For a solo traveler perfect. Capsule is not to small, u have enough space. I’m 19 years old and I felt totally safe and welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I expected and more
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is on the list of items as air conditioning or showering situation is amazing. Staffs are very friendly and helpful as lot that I am pleasure for the help once a while.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emad Riyaz

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The capsules are being upgraded and now have lockable doors instead of curtains, and charging stations / outlets that work well! Plus, lockers are now also accessible via the Goku app. Staff was helpful as always. Even better experience than I've had in the past.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Momone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

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

8/10 Good

Curt

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Too cold for no reason. I am uncomfortable at every floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tarra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The check in process was tedious and a bit confusing. No one was at the check in counter to help or answered the phone when I called to get clarification on how to check in. The location was great, the place was clean, and there was a code to get in the building and our room which made me feel safe, but no employee was around to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026