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U Street Hostel

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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

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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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 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

  • 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
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

U Street Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop, 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 refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-out.
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.
Our customers tell us 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 a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, 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
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. U Street Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

This Washington hostel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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.

  • 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)

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
U Street Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Guests will receive smart lock details.

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. 203 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 365 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

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