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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 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.

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

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

James

12.329.887 ₫

14.296.504 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Brianna Alexis

3.836.748 ₫

4.448.709 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

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

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

mariana

8.666.149 ₫

11.021.222 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

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

4. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Melissa

22.833.125 ₫

26.474.943 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A Victorian-style building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and wooden ladder.

A kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, a kettle, and a fire extinguisher. There are two windows with views of a balcony and buildings.

A building with brick walls, large windows, and outdoor seating.

5. HighRoad Washington DC

1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rosa

1.853.475 ₫

2.451.676 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

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

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

6. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Beth

3.503.253 ₫

4.062.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

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

7. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alan

6.115.624 ₫

7.091.066 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

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

8. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Damion

4.039.506 ₫

5.591.652 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

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

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

2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Randall

10.933.805 ₫

12.677.747 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

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

10. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Lourdes Maria

7.802.405 ₫

9.046.889 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

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

11. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.5 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

LuAnn

4.600.549 ₫

5.334.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a built-in bookshelf with decorative items.

A modern dining area with a round table, two grey upholstered chairs, a round mirror, and a vase with green plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and artwork on the wall.

12. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

3.616.245 ₫

4.949.530 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A wine cellar with glass walls, a wooden table, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance and a covered area.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a piano, a wooden dining table with red vases, and a bench.

A long wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

13. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexandra

8.184.697 ₫

9.490.156 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

The Quincy Hotel with outdoor seating, a modern facade, and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the street.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

14. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Erion

3.499.340 ₫

4.057.485 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a bar, and a fire pit.

A modern lobby with a central grey sofa, two blue armchairs, a marble coffee table with a moss plant, and a series of white vases on shelves.

A buffet with various food items and a person serving themselves.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, black shelving units, and a large abstract wall art piece.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexis Nicole

3.748.547 ₫

4.346.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

A reception desk with three cushioned seating areas and a decorative floral arrangement on the wall behind.

16. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Richard

3.307.541 ₫

4.748.158 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

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 candles on tables.

17. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Satyendrakumar

2.794.774 ₫

3.240.540 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs and tables, and a green wall with a 'Doutai' sign.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the city.

A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor furniture, and a hanging light fixture.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

18. Viceroy Washington DC

Logan Circle, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Seth

4.827.575 ₫

6.656.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, green bar stools, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern building with a large entrance, a sign reading "SIXTY", and a street lamp.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a dark wooden reception desk, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A bar area with a checkered floor, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

19. SIXTY DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.4 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Margaret

5.109.270 ₫

6.892.324 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern indoor pool with a glass ceiling, a fire feature, and a view of a distant building.

A reception area with a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area, a reception desk, and a large poster on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, shelves of bottles, and teal upholstered seating.

A modern building entrance with a brick facade, a glass door, and a sign reading "Rosewood Washington, DC." There are potted plants and a patterned floor.

20. Rosewood Washington, D.C.

Georgetown, 3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

14.601.440 ₫

16.930.370 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	9.6 Exceptional 206 reviews	View
HighRoad Washington DC	9.4 Exceptional 719 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and the staff is excellent. They give drink vouchers for the bar and are very hospitable (no pun intended)."

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

10/10 Excellent

"We've been staying at the Royal Sonesta for years now. A few years ago it changed ownership. The upgrades that the Royal Sonesta made are impressive. We had a lovely stay."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and staff! Location is wonderful!"

Lyle Washington D.C.

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious, comfortable and surprisingly quiet given the central location. Breakfast in the attached restaurant was above standard for a hotel amenity. Everyone on site was friendly and helpful. The hotel is within walking distance of DuPont Metro station and dozens of very good restaurants. Street parking is easy on weekends, if you do not want to use the hotel parking. We will definitely stay here again."

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is always so helpful and friendly. Great stay!"

HighRoad Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay, would definitely stay again"

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable, and the location made it easy to get around. The staff were especially welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. I would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient and relaxing place to stay."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Smithsonian's National Zoo 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 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Smithsonian's National Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Smithsonian's National Zoo.

What can I see and do near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Phillips Collection and National Geographic Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Arlington National Cemetery and Dunbar Hotel are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lincoln Theater, 9:30 Club and Studio Theatre.

How can I get to Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Walk to nearby metro stations like 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 a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Smithsonian's National Zoo hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

4. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

5. HighRoad Washington DC

6. The River Inn

7. The Dupont Circle Hotel

8. Lyle Washington D.C.

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

10. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

12. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Park Hyatt Washington

14. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

16. The Darcy Hotel

17. Hotel Lombardy

18. Viceroy Washington DC

19. SIXTY DC

20. Rosewood Washington, D.C.

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Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Washington Plaza Hotel

Lyle Washington D.C.

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

HighRoad Washington DC

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Other attractions near Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rock Creek Trail Exercise Course

Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe

Lost City Books

Tryst

DC Arts Center

Mt Pleasant Street

District of Columbia Arts Center

Mexican Cultural Institute

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