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U Street Hostel

2.0 star property
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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
  • Howard University
    11 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    2 min drive
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only | View from room

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Male Only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at U Street Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 5-minute drive of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian Institution. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Howard University and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from White House.
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What's nearby

  • Howard University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • White House - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • U Street Station - 1 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Chili Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Solly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alero Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Busboys and Poets - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

U Street Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop, near White House
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Brew On U or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Brew On U - Onsite café.

Languages

English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Brew On U

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 67 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 67 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 329 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 329 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Metro right around the corner so very easy to get around. Very nice shower facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were extremely nice and hosted multiple events for guests. I was there for the free beer night and hostel birthday which was a blast. I slept in the 14 person capsule room and had no issues. The locker that is provided worked perfectly and showers were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oluwanifemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. This is my first time staying in a hotel. I'm usually concerned about privacy but I loved this. The pods were very private and large enough. I could actually get dressed in there and there's a mirror with LED lights so I could do my hair and makeup too. It was also pretty quiet in the rooms and there are lockers. Only con is the charging situation.. there's only one USB and one USBc. So bring your portable charger. It wasn't crowded at all and it was clean. I would recommend for a quick stay especially if you only need a place to sleep and get ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

WALTER ENRIQUE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suficiente y agradable
Muy amables al llegar, te solicitan el taxi y te responden las preguntas hasta resolver tus problemas. Tal vez una observación, sólo pediría una mayor limpieza en las duchas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with my stay.I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cintia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, cool sleeping pods, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael, Phoenixville

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff are so unfriendly. You feel like everybody is part of a clique and that you are an outsider. If i was a regular here i am sure i would have known the ropes a bit more. But dor a first timer this was no pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vipul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Reviews
Amazing for the price, very clean, and location perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

yasser, Pottstown

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this is brilliant idea and will be adopted in the future as practical option for hospitality. If you are single and would like value for money for a business trip in DC. This will be a wonderful option.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
I was a little nervous staying at a hostel, but I absolutely loved it! The staff was so incredibly friendly and they really made you feel welcomed. The pods were actually really comfortable too, I had no problem falling asleep each night! I actually found myself coming back early just to relax in my pod :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Seongmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to do self check-in according to an email you would get, but I haven't get any email until the day of check-in. You would have no phone number, any line to contact them. What I could do was waiting in front of the main gate until someone opened the door for me. I barely entered there, and the front person said my email might be wrong or hotels.com had a problem, never said their system is wrong. She said I would get an info for opening gate sometime soon so I believed her and left, but it didn't arrive again, so I had to wait in rain AGAIN until someone opened the door for me. I got in anyway, the capsule was dirty, there was no 110V inlet, and all the spaceship-themed panels, digital clock were just FAKE, printed paper lol. More annoying thing was I finally got that email for checking-in at 10 PM. Would never go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you know what to expect and plan ahead, hostels can be perfect. It was my first time in a capsule hotel, but I’ve stayed in hostels around the world many times. The location of this one is fantastic. There are so many restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores within a short walk. There’s a metro stop on the same corner, and it’s easy to find electric scooters and bikes for rent just outside the door. I actually had one busy day where I walked all the way to the Holocaust Museum, and it was a beautiful walk. It’s far so know that in advance. There was plenty of nightlife, although I didn’t partake in any of that. I was in town for a conference, which was 1 mile away, and pride, which was one block over. It was awesome to see so many homes and businesses decorated! The staff were awesome and I actually made friends with one of them! I was there for a full week so it was easy to do. The capsules themselves were much roomier than I expected them to be, probably 4‘ x 4‘ x 7‘. And once I got the hang of the plugs, I was able to charge my devices easily. The bathrooms on the third floor were always clean and available when I needed one, as were the showers. I always managed to get the accessible shower , so I had plenty of room for my clothes and whatnot. The shower Water pressure was amazing. Far better than my one at home! The mattress and linens were fabulous and very comfortable. The Wi-Fi was fast and I never had trouble connecting. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are up for a hostel experience, this is a sweet place to stay and sleep in a cubicle. The showers in the basement are as good as any health club for privacy. I love the simplicity of staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kensey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's all worth it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time here. We stayed in an all female dorm , met some wonderful ladies. The place could use a little upgrading but overall it was fine and would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024