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U Street Capsule Hostel

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

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March 2026
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Located close to Howard University, U Street Hostel offers a welcoming vibe with a coffee shop/cafe and garden. Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and an elevator while the helpful staff take care of your needs.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

Showing 18 of 18 rooms
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

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

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only

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

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Bathroom shower

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 drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Shared Dormitory
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, 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 drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Large Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Interior

Bed In 16 Vertical Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Property grounds
Sauna
Interior
Property grounds

Bed In 6 Pod Mixed Dorm With Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Bed In Large Pod Female Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Interior

Bed In 8-Pod Dorm Female

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Miscellaneous
Interior

Bed In 8 Pod Dorm Male

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Fitness facility
Interior

Bed In 16 Horizontal Pod Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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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

  • 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

  • ‪Crush - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Emmy French Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Service Bar DC - ‬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 Institution. Also, National Mall and Capital One Arena 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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Brew On U - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Also known as

U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Washington

Frequently asked questions

Does U Street Capsule Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, U Street Capsule Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at U Street Capsule Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at U Street Capsule Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at U Street Capsule Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at U Street Capsule Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at U Street Capsule Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at U Street Capsule Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. U Street Capsule Hostel also has a garden.

What's the area around U Street Capsule Hostel like?

U Street Capsule Hostel is in Northwest, a short 1-minute walk from U Street Station and 11 minutes' walk from Howard University. Travelers recommend the hostel for its walkable location.

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U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great for a quick stay
Elliot, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, and quiet. Would stay again.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room with clean air, very nice lobby/cafe with very nice music, very good showers.
Eyal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient. It’s lovely there. Thank you
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experienced.
Muhammad ali, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Easy self check-in.
Bob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was privacy within a shared room of 8 people. Good for an overnight.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Very easy , friendly and comfortable for short term use
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Liezl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked its proximity to Washington DC downtown
Zachary, 2-night trip

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.
Maiya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved my stay at the U street capsule! It was super clean and super convenient for my one night in town for a concert. The bathroom and shower area is impressively clean and stocked. The coffee shop there was amazing. My only complaint is my capsule outlets didn’t work nor did my assigned locker also recommend a general temp of 65 instead of 70
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay. Loved it. Matthew Cowan.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Original, one of a kind place to stay

Love the location, close to the metro or walking distance to pretty much everything ( good restaurants, bars, beauty stores). Really like Carolina's genuine desire to help and make our stay a memorable one. Will return next time I head to DC!
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The coffee shop was great to have right there next to where you slept.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rain, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay for one night
Justyna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It worked for Us!😎

Every thing was good,
Adrian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my stay. The staff were great. I enjoyed the coffee shop on site.
Mark, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always an excellent stay here!
Heaven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

unique lobby, loved it being connected to coffee shop, ideal for solo travelers!
Chloe, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Great location right next to the Metro. I would gladly stay again.
Tammy, 2-night trip