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An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Kennedy Center

James

11.087.697 ₫

12.856.185 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A round table set with white teacups and saucers, a teapot, and a tray, surrounded by pink upholstered chairs.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate black iron railings, a large patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A luxurious living room with a white sofa, blue and gold accents, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Michael

16.087.456 ₫

18.653.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

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

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Eugene

3.579.981 ₫

4.150.987 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting, and comfortable seating areas.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Jennifer

4.047.458 ₫

4.624.221 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

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.

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Kennedy Center

Sierra

4.040.145 ₫

4.684.549 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A grand lobby with marble columns, ornate chandeliers, and classic furniture.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

A grand hallway with a patterned floor, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from Kennedy Center

syed a

8.853.324 ₫

11.325.216 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.2 km from Kennedy Center

mariana

7.967.992 ₫

10.212.491 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Kennedy Center

Cynthia

16.165.804 ₫

18.744.237 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

A lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Melissa

21.937.440 ₫

25.436.462 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

An outdoor patio with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a built-in fire feature.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a television on a wooden stand.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

2 km from Kennedy Center

Amanda

3.903.297 ₫

4.459.518 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

11. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from Kennedy Center

Alan

3.112.055 ₫

3.608.428 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Kennedy Center

Robert

5.462.423 ₫

6.333.679 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Damion

3.661.095 ₫

5.153.616 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

14. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 0.9 km from Kennedy Center

Lourdes Maria

6.868.508 ₫

7.964.035 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge on the upper level.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

1.4 km from Kennedy Center

LuAnn

4.711.326 ₫

5.462.782 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

16. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.5 km from Kennedy Center

Clifton

2.722.593 ₫

3.156.847 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

17. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Michael

5.066.490 ₫

5.874.595 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

1.1 km from Kennedy Center

Randall

10.942.604 ₫

12.687.936 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A bar area with multiple chairs, a counter with bottles, and tables with candles.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and candles on tables.

19. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Satyendrakumar

2.797.024 ₫

3.243.149 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

20. citizenM Washington DC Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Tiffany

2.559.368 ₫

3.350.186 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kennedy Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 293 reviews	View
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key	9.6 Exceptional 352 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 200 reviews	View

Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large room, clean."

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"good"

The River Inn

8/10 Good

"We like to stay here when we have the entire family because we can stay in 1 room. There’s some things I forgot like how small the beds are, lighting in rooms is poor, ac runs constantly bc it’s an older place. But the location is amazing and again we can all fit into 1 suite and stay together so the trade off out weigh the negatives"

State Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here many times due to its location on the GW campus. The rooms are large and clean and everyone is so helpful. Parking is difficult- not the hotels fault- it’s DC. Location is great and beds are comfy- AC cold - free waters in the room, large changing room outside bathroom and kitchens in the deluxe room. Highly recommend."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Old but honest hotel. Clean and well kept considering it's 50 years old and mostly original. Surprisingly good restaurant for breakfast and lunch. We didn't stay for dinner but I'm assuming it's good as well. Relatively inexpensive overnight parking and overall good value. Good location and nice pool. Our 5th time here and not the last one."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed at the Hamilton a number of times now and enjoy each time. The front desk staff was amazing and Sabrina really had us laughing and we enjoyed chatting with her."

The Watergate Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good hotel but need urgent update"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

10/10 Excellent

"parking was a struggle but the meters outside arent too expensive !"

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"My room was great! Very comfortable bed and spacious room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and happy with my stay."

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kennedy Center?

Kennedy Center 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 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kennedy Center?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kennedy Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kennedy Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kennedy Center.

What can I see and do near Kennedy Center?

Smithsonian Institution, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Geographic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like White House, World Bank and Mansion on O Street are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, National Theatre and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to Kennedy Center?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Kennedy Center hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8. The Hay-Adams

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

11. The River Inn

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

14. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

16. Hotel Hive

17. The Poppy Georgetown

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

19. Hotel Lombardy

20. citizenM Washington DC Georgetown

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Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Hotel Washington

The River Inn

State Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

The Watergate Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

Other attractions near Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater

Opera House

Don Quixote Statue

Market 5 Gallery

Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

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