What’s happening around DC this week, picked by the U Street Capsule Hostel team. New posts every Tuesday.
- Free Live Music at Tregaron on Saturday (and 3 More Things to Do This Week)
Jazz on a terrace, drumming in the meadow, a sound bath on the lawn. Tregaron Unplugged is free Saturday afternoon; just register first. - Dinner at the Embassy of Tanzania on Thursday (and 3 More Things to Do This Week)
Thursday night the Embassy of Tanzania opens its doors for a Tanzanian buffet, live music and a word from the ambassador. Here’s how to get in. - Upcoming Fall Events!Government is still as disfunctional and shut down as ever, but at least there’s something else out there to do: ? Fall in DC = cozy vibes + epic weekends!Fewer crowds, golden leaves, and tons going on just a Metro… Read more: Upcoming Fall Events!
- ? 4th of July Party at U Street Capsule Hostel!?It’s that time of year again — and we’re throwing a party you won’t want to miss! Join us this 4th of July at U Street Capsule Hostel for an afternoon of good vibes, great people, and a classic summertime… Read more: ? 4th of July Party at U Street Capsule Hostel!?
- Your mini Guide to Visiting D.C. for the 2025 Presidential InaugurationJanuary in Washington, D.C., is set to be an exciting time as the city welcomes visitors for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025. If you’re planning to attend this historic event, here’s everything you need to know about… Read more: Your mini Guide to Visiting D.C. for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration
- Inaugural dates 2025
As Washington, D.C. gears up for the upcoming inauguration, excitement is building across the city. The nation’s capital is buzzing with energy as locals and visitors alike prepare for the grand event. Streets are being lined with flags, and the… Read more: Inaugural dates 2025 - Brew on U Cafe: Serving the Best Coffee, Pastries, and Empanadas with Special Breakfast Offerings
Attention coffee lovers and foodies! We are thrilled to announce an exciting update at Brew on U, the café located within the hostel. Our passion for delivering the best coffee and delicious pastries has grown even stronger with the addition… Read more: Brew on U Cafe: Serving the Best Coffee, Pastries, and Empanadas with Special Breakfast Offerings - Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate with your special someone, come on down to our capsule hostel Cafe – Brew On U. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today FEB 14th, we’re offering a free Valentine’s Day treat to all our guests. Snuggle up in our cozy capsules and enjoy a delicious treat on us. We can’t wait to help you make this day extra special! ❤️?☕️ #ValentinesDay #CapsuleHostel #ustreethostel #brewonu #FreeTreats
- HAPPY NEW YEARS and don’t get fleeced by third parties!
OUR RESOLUTION IS FOR EVERYONE TO SAVE SOME MONEY! https://www.dailydot.com/irl/3rd-party-booking-websites-psa/ Well, the story is one we can relate to. For sure this is something we say all the time as well! - 5% discount code in here! Haymakers 4 Hope!
We’re going to contribute to raising money for Movember – to raise awareness of men’s health issues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movember Our way of doing this will be by matching donations made to Linas aka Tom Tom: http://haymakersforhope.org/event/washington-dc/2022/beltway-brawl-iii/linas-matiukas We welcome any donations and… Read more: 5% discount code in here! Haymakers 4 Hope! - Our Lil’ Cafe is here!
This has been a long way in the making, and we’re very excited to bring this lil’ perk! Brew On U coffee shop will be sharing space with us in the lobby area, providing the best coffee options in DC,… Read more: Our Lil’ Cafe is here! - Receive 15% off Massage Therapy
Massage therapy provided by Rejuvnations Lifestyle Brand for the guests of U street capsule hostel. USE code RNLB15 when making your massage appointment. Enter the code in the REDEEM COUPON/GIFT CERTIFICATE, to use 15% on your next session. Rejuvnationslb.com/book - Latest Updates to Covid-19 in DC
It has been much of the same for quite some time, but with some major updates, it’s important to note them! Mask mandates have been lifted as of the start of March 2022, and with the latest knowledge available to… Read more: Latest Updates to Covid-19 in DC - Prices Updated Through 2022!
Reach out and reserve while they’re at their lowest! Also, keep in mind groups get a 2.5-10% discount, based on their sizes – maximized by that Youtube follow! We’re also making more fun T-Shirts and lowering their prices! - Covid-19 UpdatesMayor Bowser announced that Washington, DC could initiate Stage 1 of reopening as early as Friday, May 29, barring a spike in cases. Under this plan, mass gatherings greater than 10 people are still banned, but limited low-risk activities with strong safeguards in place are… Read more: Covid-19 Updates
- COVID-19 changes
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, we are limiting any social events, and discontinuing breakfast in the mornings. We are also temporarily adjusting hours from 8 AM to 10 PM for the staffed front desk. - Thank you!
Thank you to our guests for leaving us high marks, and putting us at the top for 2020 so far, and through Valentine’s day! Out of various different “awards” we received, this one is the cutest! Happy Valentine’s day! - Not Active as of 2022 – “Free Gym Access via ZEAMO”UPDATE 2022: Sadly they change their business model, and have since not turned back to working with hotels on providing this access. We’re looking for other options – but we suppose nothing else like this exists now. We have partnered… Read more: Not Active as of 2022 – “Free Gym Access via ZEAMO”
- Winter Long Term Discounted Stay!
- Rental Scooters on site!Get around in style when you’re sleeping in style at U Street Hostel!The lowest price for the best scooters will now be located directly at the hostel, for easy pick up and drop off exclusively for our guests! Explore DC,… Read more: Rental Scooters on site!
- Airport Transportation!We’re excited to work with a local small company in DC to provide our guests with airport transportation options! In true hostel fashion, we will work behind the scenes and combine guests arriving at the same time (if possible), to… Read more: Airport Transportation!
- Pods vs Bunks, Why?
POD beds come with a ton of advantages for the guests, with literally no drawbacks, over the bunk bed countertops. So, why don’t we see more of them in hostels around the world? … Well… money from the operator side.… Read more: Pods vs Bunks, Why? - #Funday Friday!
This is sure an exciting day, because the government will remain open – woohoo! That means all the museums and monuments are still open. If you want to protest you can do that too because the representatives will be at… Read more: #Funday Friday! - Assembly time =)Welp, time to put it all together. But not before, we spread the mattresses (wrapped still) all over the new floor, and lay all over them! Will Start this off right, by opening back up after holidays! 2019 Will be… Read more: Assembly time =)
- Thank you DC!!With Thanksgiving coming up.. We have so much to be thankful for here, in Washington D.C. There’s so much to do!!! Don’t be bored. Stay with us, have fun at our weekly events, and make sure to look into some… Read more: Thank you DC!!
- There’s so much to do in DC!Happy to have you peeked over here! Here are some suggestions that you could participate in, over the next week with or without us! Monday “Fonday?” – Go check out some museums in the morning of course! Afterward you should visit a… Read more: There’s so much to do in DC!
- We’re nearing the open!It has been some time, but we’re super excited, about the fact that this is almost done. We’re looking to open next month! Make sure to follow our twitter.com/capitalhostel, as well as twitter.com/streethostel for all of the latest stuff =)