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I Street Capsule Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Capital One Arena

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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512 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Male Only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 6 Capsule Cabin Male Only

7.4 out of 10
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(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Mixed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
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  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Double Capsule Cabin

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., I Street Capsule Hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Capital One Arena and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 74 rooms at this hostel include refrigerators and microwaves and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • White House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gallery Place Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 16 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Founding Farmers & Distillers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crimson View - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wok and Roll - ‬2 min walk

About this property

I Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Capital One Arena
I Street Capsule Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and access to locker space. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet, and memory foam beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. 7 bathrooms, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared; change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • 7 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Property Registration Number 511325000002

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

I Capsule Hostel Washington
I Street Capsule Hostel Washington
I Street Capsule Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around I Street Capsule Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Washington D.C. within a short 4-minute walk of Capital One Arena and also 13 minutes on foot from National Mall. You'll also find Smithsonian Institution and White House less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at I Street Capsule Hostel?

As of Oct 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at I Street Capsule Hostel on Nov 5, 2025 start from $123.5, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at I Street Capsule Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does I Street Capsule Hostel feature a casino?

No, I Street Capsule Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at I Street Capsule Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about I Street Capsule Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress and a rainfall showerhead as well as free breakfast.

Does I Street Capsule Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does I Street Capsule Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

I Street Capsule Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will I Street Capsule Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at I Street Capsule Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at I Street Capsule Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from I Street Capsule Hostel?

The closest major airport to I Street Capsule Hostel is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 6.3 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 11.6 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at I Street Capsule Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at I Street Capsule Hostel.

I Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Great location on 6th street and I streets. 10-15 minute straight walk to the National Gallery of Art and National Archives, and about a 25-30 min walk to the US Capitol.Close the Chinatown train station. Staff was super friendly. Free breakfast of pancakes everyday, and had a free beer night on Friday! Capsule was just right size with plenty of space for a big dude like me I’m 6 feet and a half and almost 300 lbs. I was concerned whether I got but I did! Multiple Showers with toilets, so never had to wait to use the bathroom or take a shower. Showers had good water pressure and shampoo. My only tiny minor thing is the toilets had bidets, since one is not allowed to use any toilet paper lol, but rather rely on a steady stream of water going up your insides to clean. That could be a huge issue for some people FYI, BUT Was quite the interesting experience having never used a bidet before but it worked out and was pretty cool and different. They said it’s an old building with small pipes and toilet paper can get clogged up easily, so that’s the reasoning which is more than reasonable. The place was very modern and beautiful with a full sized kitchen with two stoves and ovens to cook your own means and a living room to stretch out. Anyways great clean affordable place to stay in DC, and will definitely do again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hostel capsule experience and it was great. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmyla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice, but I would like to see strict regulations regarding guests' conduct. Rules of conduct need to be printed and posted everywhere. Some people just have no clue and don't respect others' needs. Both nights I was there, I couldn't sleep because people were making so much noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very clean. The property appears new,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zorikto

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naphat

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwatosin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property and good staff. I love the pancakes and eggs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are very friendly. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejas Yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and convenient for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in DC. It will be great Once they get all the capsules installed. Service was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheng

no, every thing is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area in the middle of chinatown with clean sheets and friendly staff, wasn’t there long enough to take advantage of breakfast, but would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc-Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and supportive. Fresh pancakes are made every morning. The sleeping pods were something new for me and I liked it. It seemed like not all of them were fully built, as the curtains weren't installed yet, but that might be just a questions of a couple more days, providing you with a bit more privacy. The location worked out superb for me. China town is just across the sreeet, offering plenty of food options. The main seights are still in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiewen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a new hostel so you can't expect everything is well ready. There were some small problems at the beginning but the staff was nice and tried to resolved them. The breakfast was good and sometimes it had Friday beer movie night. The location is perfect. Will highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunsung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in the process of renovating. Even with construction going on, it was still a beautiful place to stay. The modern amenities are more in line with a chic 5-star hotel than a stereotypical hostel. The stay included breakfast which was cooked to order...amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a really wonderful time staying here! There was some initial difficulty with my check-in, but everyone was on it immediately and it was quickly resolved. The facilities are clean and comfortable. As a newer business, the building is still undergoing some upgrades, but in the meantime everything is more than functional. What puts this place over the top in my view is the friendliness of the staff - particularly Jim, the property manager. The atmosphere is warm and homey. The location is very close to the Capitol Mall, Smithsonian museums and other attractions. What isn't close by is easily accessible by using DC's extremely safe, intuitive and user friendly public transportation system. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshawna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, no capsules/secluded privacy; only bunk beds however facility well maintained comfy bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025