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A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and indoor plants.

A modern interior with a glass wall, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A spacious indoor area with a large wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.

1. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

1.3 km from National Defense University

Maria

3.144.451 ₫

3.645.991 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

A deck with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a river and cityscape.

A modern bar with a city view, featuring hanging pendant lights, blue bar stools, and a central liquor display.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a waterfront view.

2. Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.3 km from National Defense University

Aliaksandra

8.853.940 ₫

11.322.888 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a built-in fireplace, and a large window.

3. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Defense University

Desarae

5.887.870 ₫

6.826.985 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

4. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 2.1 km from National Defense University

Nilo

5.007.163 ₫

5.805.806 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a round dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

5. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Navy Yard, 1.3 km from National Defense University

Jacob

5.182.159 ₫

6.008.713 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a river with boats.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with cushions and tables.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, a small water feature, and a view of a body of water and greenery in the background.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a water feature.

6. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.5 km from National Defense University

Nicole

4.895.708 ₫

5.676.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.

A modern living room with a fireplace, red sofas, a bookshelf filled with various items, and a large painting above the fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a large wall of framed photos and artwork, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the Capitol building, and a modern glass building in the background.

7. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 1.9 km from National Defense University

Chandler

3.489.494 ₫

4.046.068 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern building interior with a spiral staircase, glass railings, and a large, abstract metal sculpture.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A modern bar area with high stools, a counter with bottles, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

8. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Northwest, 3.2 km from National Defense University

Sarah

4.921.749 ₫

6.763.629 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A rooftop pool area with multiple seating arrangements, a swimming pool, and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple screens displaying sports, a variety of liquor bottles, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, large columns, and a prominent illuminated sign.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by planters with greenery.

9. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Southwest Federal Center, 2.1 km from National Defense University

Robert

5.737.600 ₫

6.652.747 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, large windows offering city views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a mounted TV.

A modern lobby with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, large windows, and a lamp.

A modern bar area with leather seating, round tables, and a city view.

10. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

0.5 km from National Defense University

Yarmoni

5.182.159 ₫

6.008.700 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with yellow chairs and a table.

A rooftop terrace with tables set up for dining, an American flag, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden bar, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with a city view, and a modern lamp.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

1.5 km from National Defense University

Christopher

5.061.850 ₫

5.869.215 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a sofa, two vases, a lamp, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel with a curved corner facade, large windows, and a well-maintained landscaped area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a beige sofa and a wooden chair with a cushion.

A balcony with a bench and a small table, overlooking a building and a sunset.

12. Reside Navy Yard, a Wyndham Residence

2.1 km from National Defense University

Wiliam

4.166.560 ₫

4.831.126 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a black sofa, a wooden console, and a floor lamp.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue area, seating, and potted plants.

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a tall building in the background.

13. Crystal City Apartments near 15th Street - We Host

3.2 km from National Defense University

"The apartment was nice: huge compared to a hotel room with comparable price. The WeHost platform is the reason for 2 stars. You have to scan the ID, front and back, of every member of the party and upload them. Seems excessively burdensome, but doable. The problem is when we tried to pay for optional parking (as advertised). The email from WeHost said to talk to the “Front Desk”, who said they have nothing to do with WeHost. We called WeHost and spoke in circles for a long time with someone with...

DANIEL

2.499.936 ₫

8.092.501 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, American flags, and a number "333" sign.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a mural of a cityscape on the walls.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Southwest Federal Center, 1.8 km from National Defense University

Jenny

5.937.348 ₫

6.884.355 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

15. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 4.3 km from National Defense University

Bhim

3.257.729 ₫

3.777.337 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

16. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 4.5 km from National Defense University

Brianna Alexis

4.288.432 ₫

4.972.437 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, including a sofa and a round table with drinks and a lantern.

17. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 3.9 km from National Defense University

David

9.495.851 ₫

11.010.439 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A neatly made bed with white linens in a modern room with a wooden headboard, a large abstract painting above the bed, and a window with blinds.

18. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 4.3 km from National Defense University

Sierra

5.246.741 ₫

6.083.596 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern bar area with round tables, cushioned seating, and a wooden counter.

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, white chairs, and a central decorative column.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a landscaped courtyard with trees and shrubs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area, and large windows with curtains.

19. Residence Inn Arlington Capital View

3.8 km from National Defense University

JOHN

3.958.232 ₫

4.522.279 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a black reception desk, and directional signage for amenities like food, restrooms, and a hive bar.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

A staircase with a brick wall, metal railing, and potted plants.

A modern bar area with stools, tables, and a counter.

20. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 4.5 km from National Defense University

Carole

2.812.428 ₫

3.261.010 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard	9.2 Wonderful 584 reviews	View
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 507 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 1,265 reviews	View
Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top National Defense University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"It was great"

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and all staff were helpful. Great area to stay in and in easy distance of landmarks."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a nice play to stay . Everyone has a very nice attitude."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

10/10 Excellent

"MOE at check in was the best. Great personality.We joked about being from NY. Erika at breakfast was great also. She made sure the guests had what they needed. The security guys were really sweet and checked on us.The rooftop had amazing views and the music from across the street gave us party vibes. The girls from NY will be back."

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Parking was a headache because of the festival and several weddings but it probably could’ve been better with additional valet help during peak time."

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely love the Hilton always might go to when I’m out of town or traveling weather for leisure or work. I definitely recommend staying at this hotel. It is around everything you gonna need the museum the ready life"

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff"

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Everyone was extremely helpful and patient. We will be back for sure."

Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great option when travelling with the family. I will likely stay in a Coda in the future based on my experience. There was laundry in the room, a full kitchen, etc. We were only there for a night but we could have stayed a week comfortably."

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A stone pathway, a white bridge, autumn leaves, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

Anacostia River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Anacostia River during your travels in Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Nationals Park

9.2/10 (1,466 reviews)

Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Audi Field

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Audi Field during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

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Buzzard Point Marina

Explore the waterfront in Washington with a trip to Buzzard Point Marina. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Titanic Memorial

Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Titanic Memorial. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Southwest Waterfront Park - East

After visiting Southwest Waterfront Park - East, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Plaza Stage at Nationals Park

Plaza Stage at Nationals Park is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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The Bullpen

The Bullpen is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Defense University?

National Defense University is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 113 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Defense University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Defense University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near National Defense University.

What can I see and do near National Defense University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Smithsonian Institution, Washington Navy Yard and Museum of the Bible. While you're exploring, swing by White House, Old Post Office Pavilion and Columbus Circle to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Arena Stage, The Anthem and Shakespeare Theatre Company.

How can I get to National Defense University?

You can access metro transport at Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for National Defense University hotels

1. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

2. Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

3. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

4. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

5. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

6. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

7. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

8. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

9. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

10. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

11. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

12. Reside Navy Yard, a Wyndham Residence

13. Crystal City Apartments near 15th Street - We Host

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

15. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

16. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

17. Conrad Washington, DC

18. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

19. Residence Inn Arlington Capital View

20. Hotel Hive

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Top National Defense University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Washington Plaza Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

Other attractions near National Defense University

Anacostia River

Nationals Park

Audi Field

Buzzard Point Marina

Titanic Memorial

Southwest Waterfront Park - East

Plaza Stage at Nationals Park

The Bullpen

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