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Where should you stay in Washington, DC?

Choose the part of Washington, DC that supports the evenings and mornings you actually want—not just the lowest nightly rate.

Refine the match:

The area ranking below now favors couples and no car. Once you have picked an area, compare hotels in Washington, DC.

What matters most?

Best match for walkable days

National Mall and Federal Core

Use National Mall and Federal Core as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: National Gallery of Art, National Mall and Monuments, Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

Use The Wharf, Southwest, and Tidal Basin as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: The Wharf and Potomac Cruise, Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial

Use Capitol Hill and Eastern Market as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Nearby: Eastern Market and Capitol Hill Walk, U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress

Use Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and U Street as a base when it matches the shape of the days you want.

Best for: A focused part of the trip

Guided Voyager updates destination guidance regularly, but hours, weather, access, and reservations should be checked close to departure.

Before you go

Reserve timed-entry passes early for any museums or government buildings that require them.
Split the National Mall into more than one stretch so the city does not start feeling like a school assignment.