U Street Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a coffee shop, near Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Garden
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 399
AED 463 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 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 remodeled in 2022 and located near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Located close to Capital One Arena and White House, U Street Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and secured bicycle storage
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Brew On U

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Express 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

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 an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Goki travel mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is U Street Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at U Street Hostel?

As of 11 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at U Street Hostel on 21 April 2025 start from $126.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at U Street Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at U Street Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at U Street Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is U Street Hostel located?

Located in Northwest, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, White House, and Smithsonian Institution. Capital One Arena and National Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). U Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and Shaw Station is 12 minutes.

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U Street Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 408 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique lobby, loved it being connected to coffee shop, ideal for solo travelers!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place for a short stay, could do with a bit of an update and deeper cleaning but nothing major.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at U Street Hostel for the second time, and it never fails to be a great accommodation for shorter stays. The cafe is perfect for early morning starts and there's ample space to work on the first floor. Will definitely book again when I come back to DC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool hostel, very kind stuff, 💯 recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and great host communication. Only complaint is that the sleeping pods don’t have working outlet to charge my phone, or at least mine wasn’t working. Otherwise, great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great if your looking for somewhere affordable and to hangout. Its especially great for college students. The women's shower was cold after the first day of my stay, no matter how long i let it run. But, other then that, the staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
This place isn't bad, it's just not for me. If you're in your 20's and you're trying to save money and travel; this is the place for you. But as someone approaching 50, this place was not right for me. It was very clean, located in a nice area and literally 50 yards from a Metro stop (U St). Never saw staff because it's pretty much completely automated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nang Sam Si

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the amount I paid, it is a good space. There was a locker to keep my valuables and the toilet are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod's fans did not work, it was a bit stuffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
U Street Hostel is the place to stay! The staff is AMAZING, having the GOKI app to communicate and check-in is perfection, and a special shoutout to Ty at the front desk! This is the second time I've stayed and it's the perfect location, at the perfect price, with perfect cleanliness, and overall AWESOME!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot as hell. For some reason, they turned on the lights at 5:30 am waking everyone up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service
The lockets it didn't work. All of it it was ok. Next time more details for the check in. I think I like more talk with the reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff ghetto and unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anjali

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers in basement. No hot water. Very bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights, it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an excellent stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, I had a good stay. The USB outlet in my capsule didn't work, but the staff was very friendly and helpful! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to try it out and stay here, and it was just a super nice experience. A very comfortable sleep, an awesome location with the metro station literally right there, and the most chill cafe/lobby vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great hostel!!! Super clean and fresh. Lovely common areas and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Mattress, pillows, and duvet were very comfortable. Hot water in shower was good. Wi-Fi worked well. Walkable to downtown and various public transportation options. Property was loud and not nearly as nice looking as in its photos. Room was too warm with no way to adjust temperature. Sink was too small to brush teeth over without hitting my head on the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, quiet, easy to shower, use toilets. All in all great accommodations for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff , facility was clean, and the Metro was close !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a really good vibe from my stay at U Hostel. The check-in was smooth and the staff really kind and welcoming. The coffee shop inside was a huge bonus and is fairly priced. I had a cracking nights sleep. It is hands down the comfiest bed, duvet and pillow I've ever come across at a hostel - all memory foam and very cosy. The location is a little while away from the attractions, but I walked and got the subway and was not an issue at all. There's a few great food spots less than a minute walk away too - including the famous Ben's Chilli spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024