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I Street Capsule Hostel

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Lobby sitting area
Lockers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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512 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Mixed Spacious

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 Single Bed

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

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Capsule in 6 Capsule Cabin Male Only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 Single Bed

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

Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Private Double Capsule Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Double Capsule Cabin

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

I Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Capital One Arena
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area and a vending machine are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
I Street Capsule Hostel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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 on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at I Street Capsule Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Capital One Arena. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a communal living room
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Capital One Arena and 7 minutes on foot from Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. I Street Capsule Hostel also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. A complete renovation of I Street Capsule Hostel was completed in February 2025.

This Washington hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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

  • 7 shared bathrooms
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information 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.
Property Registration Number 511325000002

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ester Tatiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, and facilities were over all clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and location is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean, staff is friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast in the morning. Plenty of room to cook your own meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Shahadat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay downtown for cheap for a weekend. Someone took the AC remote so the room was a tad hot throughout the night and there's limited air flow in the capsules. Breakfast is great, just can take a long time to get. Toilet paper is needed even if there are bidets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome capsules though fan control inside would be nice as it got a little hot and stuffy. Bidets are nice but nothing to wipe the wet after or to clean the seat if needed. Awesome free breakfast. Great value for right downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
The room was decent and my capsule was comfortable and clean, but my roommates were a bit of a downer. They must have been mole people or something because they insisted on drawing the blackout curtains during daylight and turning the air conditioning to maximum cold all day and night. The hostel seems unfinished in many ways, with a lot of details half-completed. I saw a previous review that said this will be a nice place when the construction is completed, but there isn't any active work going on. That said, I have to give a shoutout to the staff, who all were super nice, helpful in many ways, and friendly. Free breakfast was an added bonus! Hostel is close to Metro, and the Capitol Mall is a walkable distance to see all the sights and museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Starlet

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

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first capsule experience and I’m so glad it was at I Street. The entire place is well-kept and modern. It looks just like the pictures in the listing. The app controls all access - no fumbling for keys/cards. The kitchen is large and well stocked. The entire staff and friendly and helpful. I arrived late at night and couldn’t ask for a better check-in experience. The area felt safe and is just 2 blocks from the subway. I also left my bag as I had a late flight and had no problems retrieving it. Your capsule has plenty of plugins and 3 lighting options. The mattress is memory foam and quite comfortable. The free breakfast was great - eggs, sausage and pancakes cooked for you. I would stay here again! An interesting experience were the bidet toilets - no toilet paper. One note: the capsules do not have good air circulation (at least in early October), so bring a mini travel fan. That’s what I used and it kept me cool through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Great location on 6th street and I streets. 10-15 minute straight walk to the National Gallery of Art and National Archives, and about a 25-30 min walk to the US Capitol.Close the Chinatown train station. Staff was super friendly. Free breakfast of pancakes everyday, and had a free beer night on Friday! Capsule was just right size with plenty of space for a big dude like me I’m 6 feet and a half and almost 300 lbs. I was concerned whether I got but I did! Multiple Showers with toilets, so never had to wait to use the bathroom or take a shower. Showers had good water pressure and shampoo. My only tiny minor thing is the toilets had bidets, since one is not allowed to use any toilet paper lol, but rather rely on a steady stream of water going up your insides to clean. That could be a huge issue for some people FYI, BUT Was quite the interesting experience having never used a bidet before but it worked out and was pretty cool and different. They said it’s an old building with small pipes and toilet paper can get clogged up easily, so that’s the reasoning which is more than reasonable. The place was very modern and beautiful with a full sized kitchen with two stoves and ovens to cook your own means and a living room to stretch out. Anyways great clean affordable place to stay in DC, and will definitely do again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time. Great staff and felt safe. Staff is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed at several different capsule hotels in Japan, I was excited to see something similar being offered here. Hotels in DC are not cheap so this was perfect in terms of providing an affordable yet comfortable place to stay. Overall I was not disappointed and was happy with my visit. The staff were very friendly upon check-in and the room (while still somewhat under construction) was more than adequate (my biggest issue with the capsules in Japan were the flimsy mattresses; no such issue here). Ear plugs are recommended (and provided) if you’re a light sleeper; I was in the upper bunk which was fine for me. Lockers provided secure storage and everything is conveniently managed from an app on your phone (which is a step up from Japan).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayato, Eugene

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location The hostel is located in Chinatown. The east side of the building felt relatively okay, but the west side had a large number of homeless people and felt very unsafe. Most of the guests seemed to be Chinese travelers. Check-in & Staff When I arrived, there was a sign saying to download the GOKI app. However, when I entered the Expedia confirmation number into the app, it was rejected as invalid. Since I had not received any prior instructions, I had no choice but to press the intercom and be let in to check in. The staff were friendly, but there were serious mistakes. At first, I was shown to the wrong room—a female-only dorm—and I even placed my belongings there before being told it was incorrect. If I had left immediately, it could have been a serious problem. Later, when I asked about lockers, the staff gave me inaccurate information, which felt unhelpful. Room & Security The new room I was assigned had lower security than the female dorm. The capsule lock didn’t work at all. While the GOKI app ensured that only registered guests could enter the room, there was no way to secure my belongings against other roommates, which felt unsafe. Each capsule came with a GOKI-controlled locker, but in my case the locker was located outside the room, making luggage management very inconvenient. Facilities The building is three floors with no elevator, which would be difficult for anyone with heavy luggage. Wi-Fi was available, but it did not reach inside the capsule, making
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff that allowed me to leave my bags early whiles i explored. Capsule/pod was comfortable & more spacious than I expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Figueredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025