Washington International Student Center

Welcome to wonderful Adams Morgan, DC's most vibrant neighborhood! Located in the heart of Northwest Washington, Adams Morgan is full of night life and culture. And a short distance from the White House, Smithsonian and other sites, why would you want to stay anywhere else?

Safeway

Living on the road can be expensive. For those who like to prepare their own meals, there's a grocery store not too far from the hostel.

Take advantage of our fully functioning kitchen and save some money by making your own meals.

Located right next door to the Safeway is a CVS drug store. Both stores are open from 7am to midnight.

#L2 Bus

The L2 bus is your connection to the National Zoo, where you can visit DC's beloved panda bears, and the National Cathedral, where you can get one of the best views of the city from the church's bell tower.

Metro

A short eight to ten minute walk from the hostel, DC's metro system is the fastest way to get around town. From the hostel, walk north on 18th Street, past Columbia to Calvert Street. Walk over the Duke Ellington Bridge to Connecticut Ave., cross to the far side of Connecticut, turn right and walk half a block. The Metro is located next to the McDonalds.

Starbucks

Looking for a cup of coffee? Look no further than the street corner where you can get a cup of joe at Starbucks. Not a fan of the world's biggest coffee chain? No worries. Adams Morgan has a ton of independent coffee shops. Why not try the locally owned Tryst Cafe located just steps from the hostel's front door.

#42 Bus

The fastest way to get downtown, the convenient #42 bus comes every five minutes during peak hours and takes you to the White House, Metro Center, Gallery Place/Chinatown and all points in between.

#96 Bus

The easiest way to get to Union Station and the Greyhound Bus station. Those looking to tour Capitol Hill can also catch a ride on the #96. The bus comes every 15 minutes during peak times.

Hostel

Located at 2451 18th Street, the Washington International Student Center is situated in the center of the fun, vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood.

Our hostel has a fully functioning kitchen where we serve up a free breakfast daily, free wifi, clean, comfortable rooms, and a cozy common area where you can kick back after a long day of sightseeing and meet some fellow travelers.

Post Office

Looking to mail a letter or send a package home? Our friendly neighborhood post office can help you out with that.

Laundry

Things can get pretty smelly when living out of a suitcase. Luckily there is a laundromat a couple of blocks away.