(eff. Spring, 2024)
Many of our rooms have slight differences from one another, the descriptions below are for reference and can vary. All rooms are furnished with the furniture shown in the photo below and either have a built-in closet or freestanding wardrobe. Double rooms will have two beds and two desks.
Room types are different during the summer, please visit this page for more information on summer.
Double Rooms are available to undergraduates, graduate students and visiting scholars. All rooms are furnished with essential furniture, linens are not included. Please note, some rooms have historic furniture which differ from the photos.
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Bunk-Bed Double |
This shared space (shown in the photo above) is perfect for those who enjoy the camaraderie of a roommate. Specific bunks are not assigned, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your roommate when you arrive. |
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Double |
Our double room is larger than the Bunk-Bed Double and contains beds situated side-by-side. |
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Large Double |
This is our largest double room which includes a larger closet than the other rooms we offer. |
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Bay View Bunk-Bed Double |
This room is similar to the Bunk-Bed Double with an added view of the Bay where you can enjoy scenery of the water and the beautiful San Francisco skyline from the comfort of your room. Specific bunks are not assigned, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your roommate when you arrive. |
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Bay View Double |
This room is similar to the Double with an added view of the Bay where you can enjoy scenery of the water and/or the beautiful San Francisco skyline from the comfort of your room. |
Single Rooms are available to graduate students and visiting scholars only. All rooms are furnished with essential furniture, linens are not included. Please note, some rooms have historic furniture which may differ from the photos.
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Budget Single |
As our most affordable single room option, this room may be smaller or noisier than other rooms. This room is perfect for those coming to Berkeley on a budget. |
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Single |
Our single rooms are private spaces designed for your comfort and convenience. Single rooms are perfect for focused studying and relaxation. |
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2nd Floor Single |
Our 2nd Floor Single rooms are tucked away in our smallest, most secluded floor. While these rooms are similar to our Single rooms, the residents on this floor share two single-use restrooms with only a handful of fellow residents, ensuring minimal traffic and wait times. These rooms are great for those who prefer a more intimate atmosphere. |
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Bay View Single |
These rooms are similar to the Single rooms but also feature gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay. Many mornings and nights include picturesque sunrises and sunsets. |
All our residential floors comprise undergraduates, graduate students, and postgraduate scholars from different countries and a variety of academic disciplines. Our residential communities include shared bathrooms, small lounges, and other resource spaces such as small study lounges and our resident computer lab.
Each floor develops its own unique community dynamic that varies somewhat from year to year. Below are basic descriptions and specific features of each residential floor.
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The 2nd floor is our smallest and quietest floor conveniently located a short distance to the library, dining, and other amenities. |
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The 3rd and 4th floors are our most populated residential floors featuring two small lounges. Our Resident Computing Center (RCC) is located on the 3d floor. |
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The 5th, 6th, and 7th floors have fewer residents, and each has a small lounge. The 6th floor is also home to our Historic Wing. Single Rooms in this area feature beautifully restored, antique furnishings from the early days of International House. |
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The 8th floor is home to our Women’s Hall. Many female residents prefer to reside in a single-sex community for personal, cultural, and religious reasons. The 8th floor provides such a space to around 40 residents. The 8th floor also features a small lounge space. |
International House strives to be a safe, respectful, and quiet living environment that supports its residents' academic success and well-being. However, applicants should be aware that International House is a traditional residence hall setting in a busy residential area on the edge of the UC Berkeley campus that is home to various student co-ops, fraternities, and sororities. It is also adjacent to two popular campus event venues - Memorial Stadium and the Greek Theater. As a result, there is a high level of activity in the neighborhood which can cause some level of outside noise and disruption at times. In addition, there are some sources of building-related noise from facility equipment inside and outside of the building and municipal services such as garbage collection that create both regular and intermittent noise. This includes noise from the building’s internal steam heating system.
