When I first moved to Washington DC I lived in a dormitory for women on
Capitol Hill called Thompson Markward Hall.  You can rent a single room and
the rent includes two meals a day.  It is located directly across from the
Hart Senate Office building.  I found it to be very safe and very convenient.
 I'm not sure what the rent is now but the phone number is (202) 546-3255.  I
highly recommend it-there were lots of interns so it's a good way to meet
people.  It is a bit old-fashioned-boys can only visit in the "Parlor".

Best of luck
Mary Clancy Haack
Association Assistant
Association of Youth Museums
(202) 466-4144 phone
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