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 refrigerator 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 drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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, an elevator, 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 a common area. A complete renovation of U Street Capsule Hostel was completed in January 2022.
This Washington hostel is smoke free.
Brew On U - Onsite 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
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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
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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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
Cribs (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, 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
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
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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.
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!
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.
Jae
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
James
22 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
No the ac was not effective at all whatsoever in the capsules.
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!