I Street Capsule Hostel

1.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only Corner

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Double Capsule Cabin

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

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Male Only

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

Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Mixed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Capsule in 2 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Capsule in 8 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Capsule in 6 Capsule Cabin Male Only

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

Single Capsule in 14 Capsule Cabin Mixed

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

Single Capsule in 12 Capsule Cabin Female Only

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

I Street Capsule Hostel

Hostel in Downtown Washington D.C.
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
I Street Capsule Hostel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Washington hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
I Street Capsule Hostel features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Washington hostel also offers a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2025.

I Street Capsule Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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
  • 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

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Property Registration Number 511325000002

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

I Street Capsule Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

10/10 Excellent

Roderick, Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, very accommodating, great amenities, I slept great. The staff cooked a good breakfast and I had a good time! Highly recommended I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

samuel

Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

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