U Street Hostel

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

About this hostel

Situated in District of Columbia, this attractive hostel for $119 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Hostel with coffee shop/cafe, near Smithsonian's National Zoo 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-out. U Street Hostel offers 72 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of District of Columbia

Nearby attractions

Lincoln Memorial

2.20 miles

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

22.31 miles

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

1.76 miles

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1.78 miles

U Street Hostel

4.2

Excellent(227 Reviews)

Hostel in District of Columbia

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of District of Columbia

Nearby attractions

Lincoln Memorial

2.20 miles

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

22.31 miles

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

1.76 miles

National Museum of African American History and Culture

1.78 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(227 Reviews)

4.0

Apr 2024

This was my first experience sleeping in a pod and it was very comfortable. The mattress and pillow provided were good quality with a lot of support. The Goki keyless system was handy and easy to use. I especially liked the location , there was a Metro and bus stop around the corner. The staff was friendly and helpful. Additional lighting at the communal sinks on the floor would be a big help. The showers had good water pressure. A fresh paint job would make the place shine. I'd stay there again.

5.0

Apr 2024

This is a safe, comfortable, eco-friendly way to stay overnight. It was not noisy. Everyone was respectful and considerate. Very minimal interaction with other guests.

4.0

Mar 2024

Great staff and service!

3.0

Mar 2024

it was not bad to short - cheap sleeping for trip.

2.0

Mar 2024

Very worn look in general, mattress was stained, outlet in my pod was broken. Staff was great though. Won't be going back.

10.0

Jan 2024

Very good

10.0

Dec 2023

Great place to stay with a great staff

4.0

Nov 2023

The hostel pod I stayed in felt clean and secure. However, there was no where to park without parking on the street with meters. This meant you had to get up and repay every few hours and it costed many dollars for each day. I was also told that the parking on the street was free after 7PM on Friday through Monday morning. This was not true as I was fined $50 for parking by the hotel on Saturday.

4.0

Nov 2023

you get what you paid for

5.0

Nov 2023

Good to have a place to sleep in DC at this price.

5.0

Oct 2023

Absolutely love this place! Very comfortable and quiet.

4.0

Oct 2023

The Capsule Hotel is a facility near everything that serves its purpose with small, yet comfortable beds; however, I think there should be larger lockers and power sockets for charging cellphones and laptops on the capsules or nearby; also, a weak point from its purpose is the lack of social interactions with other guests because of space constrains; it would be much better if there were larger common spaces. It was a good experience overall, nonetheless; I'd recommend the Hostel so someone else.

3.0

Oct 2023

I cannot say enough good things about the U Street Hostel! Easy, clean, comfy, convenient, and filled with kindness. Great location with access to multiple restaurants, drug stores, and even a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market. The private rooms are simply a steal of a deal ~ I’m still shocked by the value I received for such a low price. Highly recommend!

5.0

Oct 2023

Very modern and comfortable pod hostel. Six person bunk style rooms offer a social stay, and the cafe common area gives plenty of options for meeting new and interesting people. The ubiquity of multinational guests means you will find it very difficult to get bored of your room mates. Highly recommended, 5/5 in every category.

5.0

Sep 2023

It was nice, quiet and People inside were good. We have some restaurants around

5.0

Sep 2023

Very simple and fast getting situated. Friendly staff and individuals that stay there. So much in the area! Highly recommend!

5.0

Sep 2023

Nice staff clean capsule.

4.0

Aug 2023

Best Place to stay in DC.

5.0

Jul 2023

Perfect for a night!

4.0

Jul 2023

This is a very unique spot. It is always clean and smells nice. Once you check in, the front door and your room door can be operated from your phone. So cool. the staff at the cafe were so nice and welcoming. I did not like the bathroom (shower) was all the way in the basement and my room was on the 3rd floor. The bed I slept on was comfortable. I will visit again.

5.0

Jun 2023

It was great to be able to take a shower anytime and to have a cafe on the first floor.

2.0

Jun 2023

The location is very convenient, as a Metro train station is at end of street. Nearby Howard University with many restaurants nearby. I enjoyed the privacy of the pods vs. traditional hostel bunks. Showers are in basement but have toilets and sinks on dorm floor. Not soundproof and needs better ventilation. USB charging ports didn’t work and I recommend the hostel to add mattress protection as mattress showed old stains when I removed linen. Overall, a good stay for just needing somewhere to sleep for a night.

4.0

Jun 2023

First time staying at hostel, pleasant surprise

5.0

Jun 2023

Good, fun interesting! Great staff.

5.0

May 2023

Easy self check-in and check-out with clear instructions provided. Very convenient location (2 minute's walk to a Metro station) and has good grocery shopping/dining options around. Clean and comfortable space. The only thing was that maybe because it's an old building so the soundproof isn't great. I could hear people walking upstairs or talking in the kitchen when I was in my room.

4.0

May 2023

It was great for my needs. It is right next to the train station which made it very easy to get around. There were also plenty of places to get food and drink nearby. If you are going to a concert at the 9:30 club, it is a great place to stay as it is a 10 minute walk at most. It is in many ways better than a standard hostel in that the capsule does give you some additional privacy. My expectations were more than met.

4.0

May 2023

The U St. Hostel is a lovely place for those on a budget. It's right next to the metro and a bus stop, so it's very convenient to travel pretty much anywhere in DC. Folks adhered to the posted quiet hours very well, and facilities were clean. It takes a little getting used to if you have only ever stayed in private rooms, but the capsules make getting used to a shared room much easier. All facilities were always accessible, I never had to wait to use the bathroom, sinks, or showers. The staff are also very friendly, kind, and responsive to requests for help through their property's mobile app. I'll be back again if I need a spot in DC!

2.0

May 2023

First, I did not care for the high tech set up for entering the hostel or my room. It caused me a problem when my phone died on my evening walk and were it not for the night porter handing me his battery charger through the door (would not let me enter without using phone on door lock) until I could get enough charge to open door. What would I have done if he wasn't on duty to assist me? Some guest had learned how to override the locked thermostat and constantly lowered the temp to 69 degrees, even after staff raised the temp. That's not eco friendly and I was freezing. The pod is a new experience for me and while I liked it overall, entering and especially exiting it from the end was difficult. Would have been great from the side. Staff were great and very accommodating and even with construction going on, rooms, showers and common areas were very clean. Instructions for locks, especially the lockers, were too abbreviated. There were steps missing that I had to learn from staff and experience.

4.0

May 2023

We really liked the serenity of the place

5.0

May 2023

Very clean and well positioned. Easy access to public transport

3.0

May 2023

The app didnt validate, so a right psin to get access to the room.

4.0

May 2023

Super affordable and offered everything I needed in an extended stay work visit. Clean, walkable to most of the venues I needed to be at. But would love to have a closet or long locker to hang my clothes in. The controllers in my capsule didn't work so I didn't have air conditioning nor could my phone charge when the pod was turned off so I could sleep. Lockers are too small to keep a laptop secure. Coffee and empanadas at the 1st floor cafe are amazing! Staff goes way out of their way to make sure everyone is happy and safe. Super cordial. The showers creeped me out at first because they're in the basement but quickly realized they're pretty awesome, spacious and super clean -- but wear flip flops just in case. If you're staying in DC for a week or more, no family and no frills, this is the place to be... but it has some good frills. :) Oh and free beer Friday was awesome!

5.0

May 2023

Really great stay! Beds were comfortable, staff were friendly. A tip: if you don’t book directly through their website, I’d recommend reaching out to them before you arrive to get the door code. Otherwise checking in could be difficult. But someone was there to let me in and everyone was helpful! Would stay again.

1.0

Apr 2023

No staff during the entire time I was on property. No power outlets in the “capsule” bunks, just two USB chargers, of which neither worked. Thankfully my phone still had 3% battery left (after “charging” all night) when my alarm went off so I could catch my early morning train out of town. Ventilation system in my “capsule” was broken. Issues reported via the chat feature, no staff follow up whatsoever. No physical front desk, meaning no staff to handle issues, such as Hotels.com not relaying my email properly to the hostel to allow for a smooth self-check in. I’ll absolutely be skipping this hostel during future visits to DC and have talked multiple friends out of staying there during their upcoming visits.

4.0

Apr 2023

Great for solo travelers. Only complaint is that the lack of a kitchen forces you to eat out or order all your meals, which can get pricey in a city like DC. Otherwise, excellent location and rooms. Will stay again for sure!

5.0

Mar 2023

4.0

Mar 2023

Overall our stay was nice and happy. The sheets and blankets were a little old and I felt like they could be in a better condition. The staff were nice and helpful. Big plus to the location. 1min walk to the M.

3.0

Feb 2023

There's so much to do and so many places within walking distance. The rooms at the hostel are quiet, clean and easy to come and go. Checking in is no problem at all. Everyone I met is very helpful. It's a fun place to stay. Never boring and the coffee is perfect. Great location in a safe area. There's Lockers in each room that are electronic. Accessible very clean bathrooms very private. My room had a nice little balcony. There's a pizza place right behind the hostel. The Metro is right behind the hostel. Uber will pick you up right out front. The staff is very kind. There's many spots to use your laptop. You can come and go late at night. There's lime scooters and lime bikes.

1.0

Feb 2023

I tried to check in but no one would let us in when I showed one of the guys there my reservation and my baby mother and myself stayed outside for that night which was very cold that night

5.0

Jan 2023

The best of both worlds, friendly, kind, service, group, setting, that is always a Hostel and the added benefit of privacy in your pod when you need it.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in District of Columbia?

The average price for a rental in District of Columbia is $180 per night. This rental is $61 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at U Street Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is U Street Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at U Street Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and garden.

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U Street Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of District of Columbia

Nearby attractions

U Street Hostel

Hostel in District of Columbia

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of District of Columbia

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in District of Columbia?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is U Street Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at U Street Hostel?

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