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Reviews of U Street Capsule Hostel

1931 13th street NW, Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States

#115 of 155 hotels in Washington

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Review score

Based on 1446 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: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the plugs in the capsule wasn't working and the room was waaay too chilly.

    The capsules were spacious, i loved that they provided thick blankets instead of just sheets.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel plays laud music in a hallway outside the dorms till late hours at night. I could not sleep at all, not even with earplugs. When I asked to turn it down I was told the music stops at 10pm. That was not the case on Friday night I stayed there. The music was on till at least midnight. You can be unlucky and book a hostel located near a night club, but I have never come across that it’s actually the hostel itself imposing such inconvenience on its own guests. Where’s the logic I don’t know, as there was no one in the dark hallway to even listen to that music, but instead the guests in my dorm could not sleep.

    The location was great, close to metro and buses, as well as walking distance downtown. The hostel was very clean, and the staff was very friendly. The capsule was a little noisy when you bumped your elbow against it which is almost inevitable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like because it is simple and next the trem station and penn station

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful location for visiting the whole city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The capsules don’t have doors they just have blinds and you can’t run off every source of light in the capsules, the red light button is always on

    Location was great, a metro stop just 30 seconds around the corner, the beds were comfortable and nice and quiet neighbourhood and just a street or so away from plenty of nightlife

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    7.0
    It was decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the shower was all the way in the basement. There was some hair strands in my bed when I checked in. The sinks on the 3rd floor needed to be clean.

    I like that there is a cafe. I like the downstairs area. I like the curtains for the capsule pod bed

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    good place and well connected
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice capsules(bed) and clean unfortunately you can’t really close completely and some light enter and are not sound proof. There are not many restrooms/bathrooms/washrooms at second and third floor. You don’t need a locker for your closet but the latter is not big, it can contain only a school backpack.

    This place is really well connected whith the subway at 100 mt. Nice capsules(bed) and clean, if you are tall 185 cm you won’t hit your head. On Friday there is free beer. They use an up for everything. You don’t need a locker for your closet but the latter is not big, it can contain only a school backpack. The cafeteria is good. Staff is very nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    9.0
    Love this place and will stay again in the next future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower at different level

    Great location near sharedbike stall, metro, restaurants

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    It was pleasant.. other travelers pleasant.. great location
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The key situation.. my phone didn t mesh with system.. had to wait 1.5 hours fir the manager to get me in my room

    It was clean

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I received many E-Mails with different times for the reception. When I arrived it was closed because of Mother’s Day.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have more privacy than in an usual Hostel due to the Capsule beds. The beds were really comfy and I would recommend this place!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extra fee for leaving luggage at the reception (early/late check in/out)

    Very friendly and helpfull Miguel on the reception. Neighborhood as safe as I even decided to leave my motocycle on street. Close to metro. Capsules clean. Bathrooms clean. Good to have your own padlock to lock the cupboard otherwise you can buy (not rent) on reception for 5$.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    I was happy with my stay bc of the comfortable bed and nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing is that the pods is that the pod only had the usb to charge your electronics. I only had the c type and was not able to charge my phone in the pod.

    I liked that it was close to the metro station. The cafe had great coffee. I also like that you’re able to use the Goki app to get into the main door and room door.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish they have a kitchen available for travelers. Larger than the small room with the fridge and microwave they currently have and a better discount for drinks at the coffee shop downstairs since there was no way for travelers to make their own. One last thing, I was hoping for a more sound proof capsules for the light sleepers, but I am really not a capsule hotel expert, so i don't know if such thing even exists.

    Capsules are a great idea. It gives you so much more privacy than just dorm bed. The location and value were good as well

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean,smell fresh. Comfortable. Close to metro station

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No pluggs in the capsel. There is an USB, but if you want to plug your computer in the capsule, it is not possible.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great, staff were friendly. Place was very clean and had a good coffee shop downstairs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Street is very loud. Be careful if you are an early sleeper.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street is absolutely chaotic over the weekends, and the hostel is not sound proof at all. We could not sleep until 3-4 am both at Friday and Saturday due to nonstop music, partying people and loud motorbikes on the street. This needs to be informed for people who don't know DC, or the place should improve its sound isolation. I mean it, it is impossible to handle the loud noises.

    Easy access to metro. Private room was decently comfortable. Automated check in is straightforward if instructions are followed.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    nice stay in Washington D.C.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was a smell of shoes in the room.

    very cool modern hostel. careful because the plastic pod makes a lot of noise when you touch it! showers downstairs are modern and clean

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    9.0
    Gute Preis/Leistung
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No place where you can make hot water for tea or so. All the showers are on lower Level.

    frendly and clean 👍

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is very well located

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    8.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband and I are 60 and a little technically challenged, so we found the self check in process a little challenging, to say the least. Once we finally got our heads around it though, accessing the hostel and our rooms each time we returned was really easy.

    The location is fantastic. Literally a stones throw from the metro and surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants. We felt completely safe at the hostel which is really important to us. We loved the sleeping pods although my 6ft 1in husband had to sleep slightly on the angle, but it wasn't a problem. Otherwise the pods were reallly spacious and well appointed. Everyone in our room was really quiet and respectful of each others privacy and space. There is a great little cafe within the hostel complex and I thought the showering facilities were perfectly adequate. No issues there. I would definitely stay here again if I return to DC.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in management was not there to help; the capsules were breaking apart, at least mine. Capsules have no door, having stayed in another capsule hostel, this one was limited: no door, buttons inside didn’t worked, and neither ac.

    It was clean, the atmosphere was friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing, Recovery, Community
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The charging port inside the capsule requires native chargers bc of the power requirements so if you have a off brand it won't charge properly. There are plenty of other chargers around.

    I didn't eat here but the location was right around the corner from the metro and the people were friendly and very helpful. The room was quiet and it felt very safe and homey.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Pod Female Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had the feeling people were living there for a longer period of time, which was less nice then being around tourists

    Spacious rooms with lots of storage capacity beside the lockers. The facilities in the basement were good, but can image that they will be crowded at certain moments. The self check-in and room key via the app worked great, even with backup codes in case you forget or don't want to bring your phone.

    Stayed in May 2023

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