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Where to stay in Washington

Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(156 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Georgetown which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Georgetown

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Embassy Row.

Georgetown
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Northwest

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest
Alexandria showing heritage elements

Old Town Alexandria

5/5(5 area reviews)

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

Old Town Alexandria
Dupont Circle showing a statue or sculpture and a monument

Dupont Circle

4.5/5(91 area reviews)

Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.

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Capitol Hill

4/5(41 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

Capitol Hill
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is 2.600.334 ₫ per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
2.600.334 ₫
3.015.088 ₫ total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,883 reviews)
Great check-in. Staff was helpful, friendly And there to assist.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC

5 out of 5
1330 Maryland Ave, SW Washington DC
The price is 7.778.145 ₫ per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
7.778.145 ₫
10.084.633 ₫ total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
Staff was wonderful. I'd offer people more water in the room, not sure I understood why minibar doesn't come stocked. But every staff person we encountered was just lovely.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Salamander Washington DC
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

3 out of 5
2305 New York Ave Ne Washington DC
The price is 2.495.270 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.495.270 ₫
2.893.265 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,176 reviews)
Great rooms, breakfast, and location. The best is the check in as we have stayed here many times and love seeing Latea!! She is the best!!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Glover Park - Georgetown

Glover Park - Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,768 reviews)
Clean room and nice service

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Glover Park - Georgetown
The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,849 reviews)
The staff was incredible!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Dupont Circle Hotel
Placemakr Buzzard Point

Placemakr Buzzard Point

2.5 out of 5
101 V St SW Washington DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions National Mall and Smithsonian ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
I genuinely enjoyed the room and view but the service, top notch. I needed an iron, brand new one provided. I needed suggestions for parking, multiple given. The staff were funny and I enjoyed talking to the ladies and young man in the office. I stayed in 623 and would have no problem coming back ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Placemakr Buzzard Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Washington

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5/5 - Excellent

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Great place to visit would recommend Washington dc a lot if historical monuments and buildings great time in dc

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Washington and it’s history makes for a brilliant trip

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A lot to see but easy to see in 2 days. Nice to walk around or Uber. Did not bother taking public transport as that was difficult to find. Had a cloudy day and a sunny day 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Washington, this was our third trip. So much to see and do, very safe, fab metro service.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Excellent Postal Museum

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I love this city and have seen the attractions on many occasions before. Great place to visit!

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