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Hotel overview and key features

1931 13Th Street Nw, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, DC 20009

U Street Capsule Hostel, a 2-star accommodation, is located in Northwest, home to many major landmarks, including Smithsonian museums and the White House. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with BWI providing a free shuttle to the nearest train station. Guests can take the 5A bus to L'Enfant Plaza, also on the YELLOW line. The hostel is 0.5 miles from the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum and 2 miles from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Comfortable & Secure Rooms

All 72 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit. Some rooms offer city views and private bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Daily Breakfast & Café

Buffet and American breakfast options are available daily at the hostel. The on-site coffee shop serves the best coffee and tea options in town, along with fresh bakery treats from a local bakery, including empanadas.

Entertainment & Cultural Access

The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared lounge. Travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, located nearby.

Transport & Convenience

U Street Hostel provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and luggage storage. Guests appreciate the hostel's convenience to public transportation and its proximity to federal facilities on a small scale.

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Single Bed 6-Bed Dormitory Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Balcony
Single Bed Male Dormitory Room
2 persons
37 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Single Bed Female Dormitory Room
2 persons
37 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Single Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
46 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Washington 1.5 km
Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) 10.4 km
Washington Dulles International (IAD) 44.0 km
Train
Washington Union Station 2.8 km
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Freight Station 2.9 km
Underground
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo200 m
Shaw-Howard Univ800 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains
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Location info

1931 13Th Street Nw, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, DC 20009
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1931 13Th Street Nw, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, DC 20009
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