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Downtown Washington D.C. Hotel Guide

No U.S. city has major sights as centralized as Washington D.C., where it pays to go for a great location. With over a dozen major museums situated around the Washington Mall and a dozen more renowned monuments to presidents, wars, and abstract American ideals, you can't go wrong by staying in hotels in downtown Washington D.C.

History & Transportation

With its crisp white Classical architecture, neatly manicured lawns and dramatically lit monuments, it's easy to forget our nation's capital was built on a swamp on the banks of the Potomac River. Today, tourists staying in downtown Washington D.C. hotels enjoy the Founders' love of clear, simple design as they navigate the city's straightforward tourist district; blockbuster museum after museum is laid out in neat lines on either side of the Mall.

The step-on-and-off tourist buses are highly efficient at navigating these lines of museums. You should consider their deals even if double-decker tourism isn't normally your thing, since the stretch between the Jefferson Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial often looks more walkable on a map, especially after you've finished the trek (and watched a dozen or so buses zip by).

Things to Do

Among the standouts along the Mall are the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (a rare breath of the contemporary in a relatively history-focused collection of museums) and the National Museum of the American Indian; in addition to its forward-thinking and beautifully curated exhibits on native cultures, it may surprise you with what many believe to be the Mall's best museum cafe, featuring cheap and seasonal Native American dishes, organized by culture.

For shopping, take a cab from any of the best hotels near downtown Washington D.C. to Georgetown, where design, fashion, and home boutiques line Wisconsin Avenue NW and M Street NW. With Travelocity's Price Guarantee, you're sure to balance the budget on hotels in Washington D.C. — we'll match any lower price and refund the difference!

Recent Downtown Washington D.C. hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

5 out of 5

Posted 9 hours ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Loved everything about our stay at The Hamilton! The location was great, just one block from the Metro which was very convenient and walking distance from a CVS which was helpful. My daughter and I felt very safe walking all around then area where the hotel was located. The staff was exceptional! Truly some of the friendliest people we met while in DC The room was immaculate and the bed was very comfortable. 10/10 would absolutely stay here again!!"

A verified traveler stayed at Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

5 out of 5

Posted 12 hours ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"I was there with my children for the 250th Anniversary in DC. Of course the location is superb where we can simply walk to anywhere for those celebration activities. Yet the best part is the service and helpfulness of the staff. They were very accommodative of making a room ready for us with early check-in, handed out water bottles and handkerchiefs which proved to be so useful for the activities, and they extended the bar hours and the next day breakfast hours so people can still get a bite after the long night and wake up with no fear of missing the breakfast. Everyone was so busy yet they always had smiles instead of the faces we experienced in another high end hotel which was called Wes*** in the same city. The room is versatile with the suite sections to take in a family of four, the fitness center has everything I need even for rehab of my knee surgery. Just excellent in everyway!"

A verified traveler stayed at Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center