U Street Capsule Hostel is at 1931 13th Street NW, in the middle of the U Street Corridor, DC’s historic music district known as Black Broadway. If you want live music, murals, late-night food and good bars outside your door, this is the neighborhood.
More on the rooms: private rooms · our DC hostel guide.
Step-by-step routes are on our directions page.
Our front desk writes up the week’s best events in DC every Tuesday. The latest posts:
Mulled wine, Bohemian glass and Czech pastries inside the Czech Embassy. Free on Saturday, Nov. 7, but you need to RSVP for a time slot.
Mariachi, folk dancers from five Mexican states and a candlelit walk along the water. Free, Sunday Nov. 1 at The Wharf, straight down the Green Line from us.
The 39th High Heel Race is Tuesday: drag queens, wild costumes and a sprint down 17th Street. Free, and an easy walk from us.
Jazz on a terrace, drumming in the meadow, a sound bath on the lawn. Tregaron Unplugged is free Saturday afternoon; just register first.
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.
Brew On U is the café on the first floor of U Street Capsule Hostel: espresso, fresh pastries and hot empanadas, with 10% off for hostel guests.
At 1931 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, a 2-minute walk from the U Street/Cardozo Metro.
Yes. Our private bunk rooms have their own en-suite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet.
Downtown is about 20 minutes on foot, or a short ride on the Green or Yellow Line.
Yes. Goki self check-in works 24/7; the front desk is staffed 8 AM–1 PM and 6–10 PM.