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U Street Hostel

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Reception
Interior
Garden
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 592 sq ft
  • 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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min drive
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive
  • White House - 4 min drive

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brew On U

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Property 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. 186 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 339 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 339 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Evan

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Pass
Less than desired. Completely unresponsive to emails before arrival. The room was SO hot. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific eco-friendly inexpensive stay
The pods are comfortable, other guests are quiet, the location is outstanding. Conveniently on a bus line and right next door yo a Green Line station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice pod hostel!
It was my first time in a capsule hostel and I enjoyed my stay. Capsules are partially closed with a roller blind but you still have a lot of privacy inside your pod. Pods are comfortable enough and are equipped with a reading light. I was lucky and nobody snore so the room was very quiet. It is a convenient option to sleep in DC if you are traveling alone for a few days and don't mind spending time in a ~2x1x1m pod. Restrooms and showers were clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at this hostel. It’s my second time, but it’s always clean, check in and out is easy, and staff are always more than willing to help you out if you’re confused or in a rush.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

liam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and lovely property. Has everything you will need at a hostel and the pods allow for great privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area, close to nightlife, food, and transit. Capsules are spacious, private, and comfortable. Would highly recommend for the solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location right next to green line.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory D.

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

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