International Student House of Washington, D.C.
International Student House of Washington, D.C., Nonprofit university residence in Dupont Circle, United States
The International Student House occupies a Tudor mansion at 1825 R Street NW, providing accommodations for 96 students from different countries.
Founded in 1936 by Quakers, this residence moved to its current location in 1946 and received additional buildings including Van Slyck Hall in 1967.
The residence arranges speaker series, holiday celebrations, and international gatherings where students share traditions and experiences from their home countries.
The residence provides breakfast and dinner on weekdays, common areas for studying, and access to educational resources within walking distance of central Washington.
The organization emerged during racial segregation to provide housing solutions for international students of color who faced discrimination in their accommodation search.
Location: Dupont Circle
Inception: 1936
Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture
Capacity: 96
Address: 1825 R. St. NW, Washington, D.C., United States 20009
Website: http://ishdc.org
GPS coordinates: 38.91278,-77.04233
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
The Phillips Collection
409 m
The Cairo
450 m
Dupont Circle Fountain
371 m
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
447 m
Washington Club
310 m
Laogai Museum
345 m
Embassy of Indonesia, Washington, D.C.
432 m
Thomas T. Gaff House
320 m
Andrew Mellon Building
406 m
Fraser Mansion
196 m
Stewart's Castle
322 m
Twelfth Street YMCA Building
280 m
Oak Lawn (Washington, D.C.)
440 m
Whittemore House
233 m
Washington Gallery of Modern Art
476 m
St. Thomas' Parish
309 m
Perry Belmont House
85 m
Toutorsky Mansion
477 m
Dupont Circle Building
503 m
The Anchorage
212 m
Thomas Nelson Page House
106 m
Fondo del Sol
441 m
Charlotte Forten Grimké House
468 m
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
38 m
The L. Ron Hubbard House
223 m
Dupont Circle Historic District
344 m
Museum of the Palestinian People
330 m
James G. Blaine Mansion
407 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes