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U Street Hostel

2.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Lobby lounge
Interior
Reception
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

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

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Shared Dormitory | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Shared Dormitory

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Single Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

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

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1 Horizontal Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (14 Beds), Mixed Dorm | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (6 Beds), Mixed Dorm, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (8 Beds), Female Only | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Single Capsule Bed in Shared Dorm (18 Beds), Female Dorm, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

U Street Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
U Street Hostel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at U Street Hostel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and a few minutes from Capital One Arena
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. U Street Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. A complete renovation of U Street Hostel was completed in January 2022.

This Washington hostel is smoke free.

Brew On U – On-site café.

Languages

English, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 and smart lock details; 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, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. 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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 207 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 370 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone, Broomfield

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

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Mokshada

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cléo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hollisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable crew! Down to earth and intricate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is great if you just need somewhere to crash during your trip, it's right outside of the metro, and close to a lot of landmarks & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Bernard

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

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bensalem

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved the experience of sleeping in a capsule, it was nice i’m absolutely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Room comfort
Nice hostel experience
Really liked the pods for comfort and privacy. It felt much more secure than typical bunk bed hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was really shocked, especially for the price of this place. It was really great staff was great never done bunking before this, and I was pleasantly surprised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Munisakhon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t able to fly to DC because of the hurricane in Tampa all the flights were canceled and I tried to cancel the reservation but the property would never answer I’ve been calling them for several days now!!!!! Awful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024