U Street Capsule Hostel

City-center hostel within easy reach of Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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When you stay at U Street Capsule Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Also, Capital One Arena and National Mall are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: U Street Station is steps away and Shaw Station is 10 minutes.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
CA $121
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
A room with four beds, each with a unique geometric design and numbered from 23 to 26.

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

Very good
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A narrow corridor with a row of blue and white cabinets, each with a number label, and a window on the left side.

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

Wonderful
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A room with a bed, a control panel, and a window.

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

Very good
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A medical imaging device with a control panel and a bed inside.

1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

Very good
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A hotel room with a bed, white towels, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
A compact room with bunk beds, a small table, a chair, a window with blinds, and a trash bin.

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Very good
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom, City View

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A room with a bunk bed, a control panel, and a door marked with the number 16.

1 Vertical Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

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

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About the area

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1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howard University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Smithsonian National Postal Museum - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Capital One Arena - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive
  • Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 31 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 38 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 39 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 46 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 54 min drive
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 58 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 17 min drive
  • Washington Union Station - 18 min drive
  • U Street Station - 1 min walk
  • Shaw Station - 10 min walk
  • Columbia Heights Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Chili Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thurst Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Solly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬5 min walk

About this property

U Street Capsule Hostel

  • When you stay at U Street Capsule Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Also, Capital One Arena and National Mall are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: U Street Station is steps away and Shaw Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 62 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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  • The on-site cafe and nearby restaurants offer a variety of options for guests to enjoy. (10 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

You can't ask or a better location, especially at the price. Nothing but bars, clubs, restaurants, convenient stores, Metro stations and buses nearby. Easy to get from here to the Capitol and other tourist attractions. The neighborhood is very nice and clean and pretty. The property itself is is nice. They have a cafe shop near the entrance. My only real complaint was that the capsules don't have charging ports, and that there are no showers on the floor. There is a community restroom on your floor, but you have to go to the basement level to take a shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location (literally at a metro stop!) Great staff and my room was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love it. Staff were so nice and everyone was so chill
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Convenient, clean and well priced. Would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's perfect for me. Smaill room with a bathroom and a shower is all I need. In common area a fridge and a microwave and a table with chairs. The staff is great. Thank you very much. Caroline, for all your help.
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8/10 Very good

It's a hosten in a nice and convenient neighborhood (near Metro). The beds were good, clean and comfortable. However the showers are quite run down, and not the cleanest. However, given the price what you normally would pay in DC. It's still a good deal.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great for a quick stay
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super lovely and sweet
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10/10 Exceptional

Really liked the ladies staying in the same room, very nice and fun. I get to meet wonderful people each time I stay there.
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8/10 Very good

After getting to the property, I noticed multiple notices about checking in online and downloading an app to access the doors. Fortunately an app was not absolutely required, as my phone was dead. They can provide a manual code to get get in. The guy checking me in was very polite and helpful. The capsule could definitely use more plugins; there are only 2 (different) types of USB plugs. If one is not working and you don't have the other kind, then good luck getting charged up ! The Free Pizza Thursday was also an unexpected touch. I spent the entire day traveling, and it was a great relief to finally arrive, and have access to everything I needed. It was a little tricky to find the place, though. Signage isn't easily visible at night, and the place appears to be a coffee shop at first glance. Overall, good value. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Mixed reviews did make me worry about this place but honestly I had no issues, the place was always clean and tidy, the location was excellent and people were so friendly. It was my first hostel experience so I was a little worried but the pods are fab! I would totally recommend this place to people. The only thing is the front desk isn't manned all the time so this can make things difficult for those checking in
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price and location
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was super nice and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, and quiet. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The coffee shop was great to have right there next to where you slept.
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8/10 Very good

I liked its proximity to Washington DC downtown
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8/10 Very good

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).
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quite stay, comfortable bed
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8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my stay. The staff were great. I enjoyed the coffee shop on site.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!