Washington Internet Cafes - The cheapest place to access the Internet is at any branch of the Washington public library. There are a number of fifteen-minute limit terminals that are available free to the public. If you wish to use the Internet for longer than that you must sign up for a library card which is free and allows access to any computer in any Washington public library.

Some common Public Libraries include:

Cleveland Park Branch: 3310 Connecticut Ave, 202/282-3080, Metro: Cleveland Park

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library :901 G St. NW, 202/727-1126, Metro: Metro Center

Tenley-Friendship Branch: 4450 Wisconsin Ave, 202/282-3090, Metro: Tenleytown

West End Branch: 1101 24th St at L St NW, 202-724-8707, Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

A number of commercial ventures offer Internet Access as well. Usually it is fairly inexpensive and reliable. The staffs are usually friendly and helpful. Here is a small list:

Atomic Grounds: 1555 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 703/524-2157, Metro: Rosslyn

CyberStop Café: 1513 17th St NW, 202-234-2470, Metro: Dupont Circle

Kinko’s White House :1612 K St NW, 202-466-3777, Metro: Farragut North