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Reviews of U Street Capsule Hostel

1931 13th street NW, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20009, United States of America

#118 of 156 hotels in Washington, D.C.

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Review Score

Based on 1449 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Loved the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The capsule I stayed in was a bit too warm at night.

    Super friendly staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    8.0
    Fine just for sleep one night in a safe place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For be an hostel has not kitchen, the space is reduced, the lockers are small and the USB ports were not working (the staff helped me with that immediately), I think is fine but still a little bit overpriced in comparison with the hostel’s amenities. I bought an empanada ($7) and was burned and not very good taste so I don’t recommend it.

    I felt safe there, the bed was comfortable and the areas were mostly clean, the checking and check out process was so easy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They have a nice Café with good Coffee and pasteriers. The staff is nice and friendly. I like the capsule concept, good combination of Hostel and having privacy in the capsule.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good for solo travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast : dissatisfied and unsatisfied. No energy socket for PC and phone charging - inside the capsule.

    I liked the location, service from staff and cleanliness .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s only one restroom per floor. That is by far not enough tbh… there are no plugs in the capsule so you can’t charge your phone at night which is really annoying for solo travellers (sorry but one USB port is outdated everything is USB-c these days)

    The hostel is alright overall, super nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is a little far from sughtseeings. Online checknin

    Overall good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Good overall and allowed me to explore most of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pods didn’t allow charging without the main light being on

    The pods are really nice and the rooms were good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    It’s a step above camping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One bathroom only on the dorm floor/ran out of toilet paper when dorms were full. Dorms were noisy with people moving around.it

    Didn’t eat breakfast there. U Street is interesting. Walking distance to Union Station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s not very soundproof. Even with the windows closed it feels like you’re sleeping right next to the street. I didn’t mind too much especially because i was jet lagged and tired anyways, but might be a concern for others.

    Super clean, very comfortable, extremely helpful staff. The self check-in worked flawlessly as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff did not give any details about the facilities ( e.g kitchen, fridge etc and policies in general ) You can self check in, but in case you need support , you need assistance and you ring that bell at the door and nobody’s opening it for you despite someone being there ( happened not only to me)

    Location Comfy beds Clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The app did not work properly but rectified by the staff

    Excellent location, very good behaviour, good coffee shop and very good guidance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The plug for charge you phone is only in one way. You don’t have any other possibility to charge you phone . I mean you have, is leave your phone far away from you with the other type of plug.

    The privacy you have when you are inside of the capsule

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Affordable and Accessible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were comfortable but the pods and floors of the bedroom squeaked when walking. No charging ports in the pods only usb charging docs that didn’t charge fast.

    I like that it had a self serving laundry on the lower floor of the building. It had common bathrooms on all floors, there were free laptops that could be used by guests for internet access. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The Hostel was close to the yellow MRT line and near to bus stops. very convenient location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Spacious, clean pods.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish there was a trash can in the shared dorm. Mine didn’t have any. Sometimes guests don’t close the door when leaving which is safety concern.

    I liked that the pods were clean, spacious, sturdy (no creaking sounds whenever i turn), has hooks, and is air conditioned. And there is hair dryer, soap, mouth wash, q tips in the showers. Plenty of privacy, fellow guests were quiet, and staff was helpful!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms could be cleaner.

    The capsules gives you privacy, and the mattress is very comfortable. The atmosphere in the hostel is very nice and friendly. The location is excellent, near to the metro station and bus stops.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    The stay was cheap, i really needed to just go to the embassy, so i was just really looking for a bed to sleep in. If iw
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were nowhere to be found, there was one barrista that saw me starring at the menu and she was just at the back talking until i approached the back and she told me they were closed., nothing wrong about that but inwas standing awhile she shouldve just said it was closed. I also didnt like that somebody texted me through secure chat that i should removed the dirty linen and throw them in the hamper, i did that but the others didnt, im just a bit confused as to why have to do the removing of the sheets and when i did i saw several packets of coffee mate underneath, therefore they did not even bother to change the bedsheet that i was using because they didnt remove or see the coffee mate…

    The capsule bed was nice and cozy and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    USB port in my capsule was not working but a staff member quickly replaced them. Street noise can be heard from the rooms

    Close to metro, many food options around, staff was very friendly and helpful. Bed in capsule was surprisingly comfortable and the temperature was also good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    If the capsules could reliably charge my phone, and the showers were warmer, I'd haven complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was only one real downside about my stay, and that was the inability to charge my phone in my capsule. Normally that's not a big deal, but the whole system for checking in, unlocking your front door, and getting into your room, is all based on an app you have to download from your smart phone! There's USB ports in the pods, sure, but they're beaten up from overuse. I found myself spending two or three hours in the morning sitting in a chair near a wall outlet in the breakfast area so I could charge my phone. I managed to speak to a supervisor or manager or someone, who was cleaning the capsule beds in my room one morning. He told me the capsules are from before the pandemic, and they're in the process of replacing all of them right now. If I ever go back to visit family in the area, presumably the capsules will be working a bit better by then. I wouldn't worry too much about coming back, in that circumstance.

    Coffee's good. Breakfast is the same quality you'd get at any local coffee shop. Capsule's surprisingly comfortable. Way more room to maneuver than someone might expect, as well as comfortable amenities. There's a doohickey for controlling the lights and the airflow on the side of the wall. The showers were kinda cold, but I wasn't expecting much for the price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness could have been better and some small repairs needed throughout. Lighting at sinks on dorm floors could be better as there was no good place to put on makeup.

    Great location next to metro station and community. Staff were helpful, friendly and reactive to needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient for solo travel and good location for public transport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit far from the national mall by foot but easy to get public transport.

    Easy and private. Quiet and a nice location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like going down to the basement to shower, but it wasn't a biggie.

    Perfect location, central to nightlife and restaurants. I loved the music playing to help start your day and get you in the right mood.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Liked the capsule
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities could be cleaner. During my stay toilets were frequently clogged and looking filthy.

    I slept like a baby in the capsule. It is nice to have kind of your own space even if you still share the room with other travelers. The vibe in the hostel is nice. Staff is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a great location near the subway. The staff was friendly, and the capsules were comfortable. The hotel was clean, and the people staying there were friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a short trip to D.C.!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately, the USB plugs in both of our pods did not work, so we couldn't charge our devices at night as there were only a few power outlets available in the dorm.

    The hostel is conveniently located on U Street close to a wide variety of shops, bars, and restaurants as well as a Metro Station. The pods are very comfortable and more roomy than they look.

    Stayed in March 2024

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