U Street Capsule Hostel

Hotels
8 (2424 reviews)
1931 13th street NW , Washington , us

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy environment
Complicated app access

Categories

Cleanliness
6.46
One review mentioned hair on the blanket and a clogged sink.
Service
8.93
Friendly staff and assistance was highlighted, though service was inconsistent.
Location
7.97
Good location but noted as being noisy and sketchy in the evening.
Room Quality
7.42
Capsules were comfy but some had issues; some reviews noted cramped conditions.
Amenities
7.95
Basic amenities were functional, but some guests faced issues with app-based entries.
Value for Money
8.41
Good price point mentioned; economical stay.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Not explicitly mentioned but reflects general expectations.
Overall Experience
8.43
Most reviews were positive with minor issues raised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:36

Property Description

Central Location

Experience the heart of Washington at U Street Capsule Hostel, just steps away from Phillips Collection and minutes from other major attractions like the White House and Washington Monument.

Modern Amenities

Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, express check-in and check-out, evening entertainment, and a shared lounge. Take advantage of our bike hire service and unwind with a game of darts during your stay.

Convenient Access

Located only 10 km from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U Street Capsule Hostel offers easy access to key landmarks such as Newseum and The National Mall. Book now for a memorable stay in the capital city.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DCA

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2424 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 7.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Noelia solo_traveller es
10
Cómodo pero necesitan insonorizarlo
Pros:

Era cómodo, íntimo y más espacioso de lo que aparece en las fotos

Cons:

Se escucha todo los movimientos de fuera cuando estás en la cápsula

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Fagaye solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Karin solo_traveller sk
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Anaïs solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Bradley solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Amiah solo_traveller us
10
If you’re neurodivergent queer or any minority group, I recommend this place
Pros:

Staff were very friendly, accommodating and inclusive to people with disabilities and actually live up to their values. Very professional and I highly recommend it!

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Yohann solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

La localisation et le prix

Cons:

Les salles de bain étaient trop loin et pas très propres

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller ca
9
Nicely located, good value.
Pros:

The capsules were nice, clean and comfortable. The charging port in my capsule was not working so I left my phone with reception to charge in their charging bank. I liked that the hotel was an easy walk to a subway station which got me downtown quickly.

Cons:

Other than the charging port, nothing comes to mind.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Baljeet solo_traveller in
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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sk solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

タオルが毎日変えられる
シーツ類が漂白剤のニオイもしていて
しっかり洗ってあることを感じた
シャワーの勢いも良い

Cons:

私のカプセルはブラインドシートが少し足りず
外から中が見えていた
喫煙者がベランダの出入りをたくさんする

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Meza Medina couple py
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Adel solo_traveller hu
10
Pros:

The capsule and the room were clean. The shower area was also great. It had a nice cafe connected to it. In an amazing nebourhood. I would recommend it for shorter stays.

Cons:

The lockers were kinda outdated so I needed to call staff to open it. Although they came right away and was always happy to help so it weren't a problem.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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jialing solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

床垫舒服

Cons:

洗浴太少

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jaaannnaaaa solo_traveller de
2
Uncomfortable and unsafe experience
Pros:

Location was great, right beside the metro and at the popular U Street with many good spots.
Te coffee at the café wasn't bad, and the employee was nice. There was also a water dispenser there. The Wi-Fi was very good

Cons:

Unfortunately, that was one of the worst places I've ever stayed. I've rarely seen anything so dirty or felt so uncomfortable and unsafe.
The locker in the hallway was broken (see photo), and the locker in the room could be opened with just my pinky finger even when it was locked. So I couldn't lock anything inside and had to carry everything, including my laptop, with me every day.
The only showers were in the basement, five of them for all the women in the hostel. The floor and fixtures were dirty and filthy, and the ceiling was exposed. The basement didn't look like a place guests were supposed to go on purpose. The first time I went there, I thought I'd gotten off the elevator at the wrong floor....
The room was noisy, had thin walls, and was extremely drafty. Doors were constantly left open instead of being closed, everybody could have entered. We even had men inside our female only room. The bathrooms on the floor were extremely dirty, hair on the floor, everything wet, dirt everywhere.
The capsule was damaged on the inside. There was a hole in the wall, the table had broken free from its mount and fell toward me. The USB port was broken. The lighting console, the bottom of the capsule, the walls, and the curtain were also dirty.

The check-in system, which required downloading a separate app, was unnecessarily complicated. You also always had to use the app to open the doors, which was really annoying.

The staff wasn't great either. One woman couldn't even say hello..

Overall a really uncomfortable experience and I felt not safe.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Mae solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

The sink on the third floor was disgusting. The shower button was broken. It was Ok

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Virginie solo_traveller fr
1
Officiellement mon pire séjour sur plus de 100 auberges en un an
Pros:

La gentillesse de la personne a l’accueil quand je lui ai parlé de ma nuit horrible.
Sa réaction a été très professionnel et elle m’a offert un chocolat chaud et une viennoiserie.
Elle m’a laissé le choix entre un surclassement ou un remboursement pour la deuxième nuit. J’ai choisi le remboursement. Je n’ai été remboursée ni de la 1ere nuit ni de la 2ème.

Cons:

Je fais face à de gros problèmes avec la sécurité et l’environnement en général de cette réservation.

La capsule n’en est pas une. Elle ne se ferme pas. Ce n’est pas précisé dans l’annonce, laissant ainsi croire aux utilisateurs qu’ils vivront une expérience en capsule classique, bien isolés, alors que la capsule ne respecte pas les règles inhérentes à leurs utilisations.

Je n’ai pas eu accès à un casier pour mes objets de valeurs et je craignais un vol. Les casiers fonctionnaient avec des codes mais s’ouvraient facilement. D’ailleurs personne ne répondait à mes sollicitations pour m’aider à comprendre le mécanisme. Personne a l’accueil, par mail ou par chat. À part au petit matin …

J’ai croisé des individus qui me faisaient peur. Je me sentais en danger pour la première fois depuis un an de réservations et d’occupations de toute sorte de lits dans des auberges de jeunesse.

L’hygiène était mauvaise. Il y avait des cheveux et des poils dans mon lit.
La douche est au sous sol alors que j’étais au 3e étage.

Je ne pouvais pas charger mes appareils électroniques car les prises étaient en dehors de la capsule. Entre autres.

Toute la nuit d’énormes bruits, sans cesse, les voisins se foutaient totalement de ne pas être seuls. Un boucan pas possible de 4 à 7h du mat. De 7 à 10h la fille en rose sur la photo a décidé de le faire payer à tout le monde en marchant comme un plouc et en chantant dans l’allée. À priori je faisais parti des gens qui l’auraient réveillée alors que je n’ai jamais bougé de mon lit 😆 (sur le coup c’était pas drôle). Je la signale sur le chat de GOKI à l’accueil. Quelqu’un me répond enfin et me dit qu’elle s’en occupera si qqun d’autre les alertes. 🫪😵‍💫 bref. Quand je descends, je demande à faire le checkout 24h plus tôt. J’ai du mal à ouvrir les yeux tant je suis fatiguée. On m’assure que je serai remboursée et moi je suis heureuse de voir l’attitude de la femme qui a l’air vraiment désolée pour moi, et d’avoir ce petit chocolat chaud.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller in
1
Worst
Cons:

Broken capsule without properly working sockets, ACs. It was a 22 capsules room while I booked for 4 capsule room. No staff was there to sort this out. Infact they replied rudely not at all hospitable. Zero accountability. For every complaint they asked to contact third party (booking.com). This was the worst accomodation I had ever visited. I hardly stayed for 6 hrs. I did not felt safe at all at this location. I want full refund. This spoiled my whole experience of Washington DC. This was like a trash room.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jeong solo_traveller kr
7
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Sandra solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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PingPing solo_traveller cn
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee