Hotels in Washington, D.C., DC

Best places to stay in Washington, DC

With a multitude of museums and memorials, the hot seat of the US government, Washington, DC has much to see and do. And guess what? Most of these sites can be enjoyed for free! Apart from that, exploring the city’s eclectic neighborhoods and experiencing its youthful vibe will make your DC visit truly interesting and well balanced.

Downtown

This is the most convenient area to visit museums, monuments and many other major DC attractions. Downtown is well-connected with the trains and buses to other parts of DC. For 5-star accommodation with a history of presidential patronage, there is no other place like The St. Regis Washington, D.C. in the heart of Downtown DC. For a more modest budget, you have The Henley Park Hotel or the Kimpton Donovan Hotel. You may also want to look at The Capital Hilton, for a contemporary stay within a 10-minute walk from The White House. For direct views of the presidential home, check out The Hay Adams hotel at Lafayette Square.

Dupont Circle

Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut avenues, that radiate from the Dupont Circle, have plenty of luxury and budget stay options as well as a multitude of boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Stay in stylish boutique accommodation at The Dupont Circle Hotel or enjoy the modern ambience and excellent location of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington DC. For a luxurious stay, you can check out the historic The Jefferson Hotel or the Park Hyatt Washington DC hotel.

Georgetown & Foggy Bottom

A swanky neighborhood with cobblestone streets and red brick colonial architecture, Georgetown has plenty of big brand shopping and gourmet food options along its main corridor, the M Street. Further down, at Foggy Bottom, due to the resident student population of George Washington University in the vicinity, the area has several hip food and drink options catering to youngsters. Enjoy the ultimate luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington D.C. hotel or the Four Season Hotel Washington D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue. For more mid-range budget options, check out The Avery, Georgetown or The Watergate Hotel, a riverfront property at Foggy Bottom.

Capitol Hill

Home to the most powerful government edifices such as the U.S. Capitol, and U.S. Supreme Court, Capitol Hill is an impressive neighborhood. There are a handful of accommodation options very close to the Hill and within easy reach of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. Stay at the stylish Kimpton, The George Hotel near Union station and within walking distance of the Capitol building or enjoy the largest roof-top pool in DC at the Liaison Hotel. You can also check a mid-range budget property such as The Capitol Hill Hotel or stay in upscale spacious rooms of the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Cheap hotels in Washington DC

The Pod DC on H Street or the Comfort Inn Downtown DC/ Convention Centre are both good options to stay in the DC Downtown area at budget prices. The Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn in Dupont Circle offers 4-star amenities at very reasonable rates. In Foggy Bottom, a 5-minute walk from the university, you have the University Inn, Washington DC hotel. Or in Georgetown, you can look at the Georgetown Inn for modern amenities and a comfortable stay. For more reasonably priced lodging, dining and shopping, you can make your base in areas such as Arlington or Alexandria which are connected by local bus and train services.