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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Hotel in Northwest, Washington (0.4 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is located in downtown Washington DC, a 10 minute walk from Capital One Arena and CityCenterDC which features luxury shopping and dining.

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8.9
Fabulous
183 reviews
Price from
£565
per night

Heaven on Washington Fully Furnished Apartments

Chinatown, Washington (0.4 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

Heaven on Washington Fully Furnished Apartments is situated in Washington in the District of Columbia Region, 300 metres from Newseum. The accommodation features a spa bath.

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9.2
Superb
85 reviews
Price from
£421
per night

Riggs Washington DC

Hotel in Chinatown, Washington (0.6 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

The Riggs Washington DC is located in the former home of Riggs National Bank, and offers modern accommodations 5-minutes away from Gallery Place - Chinatown Metro Station.

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9
Superb
2,106 reviews
Price from
£310
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Willard InterContinental Washington, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Northwest, Washington (0.6 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue and 482 metres from the White House, this historic luxury hotel. Shops and a private limo service are also offered.

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9
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
£251
per night

InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Southwest, Washington (0.7 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

This hotel is situated along the mile-long pier of The Wharf, featuring restaurants, retail and fun activities on DC’s Potomac River.

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8.9
Fabulous
618 reviews
Price from
£285
per night

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Hotel in Southwest, Washington (0.5 miles from Smithsonian Institution)

Situated in Washington and with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reachable within 500 metres, citizenM Washington DC Capitol features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a...

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8.6
Fabulous
4,170 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

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  • Conrad Washington DC
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 301 reviews

    Conrad Washington DC is situated in downtown Washington DC. The property is located 2 blocks from Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, and two main metro stops, Metro Center and Gallery...

    The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.

  • Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,878 reviews

    Attractively located in Washington, Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

    the property was very clean and personal very helpful

  • Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,085 reviews

    Situated less than 5 km away from Georgetown and Capitol Hill, Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House features a rooftop bar with views of the city and a 24-hour fitness centre.

    The workers are really cute and they helped a lot about suitcase

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,330 reviews

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington Downtown is in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood features free Wi-Fi access.

    Clean , nice and helpful staff very good breakfast

  • Grand Hyatt Washington
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,209 reviews

    Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C. is just 200 metres from the Metro Center station of the Washington D.C. Metro system. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    3rd floor was the location of the room and great view

  • YOTEL Washington DC
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,161 reviews

    The YOTEL Washington DC is located in Washington, D.C., just 760 metres from the United States Capitol Building. The hotel's rooftop pool and lounge is open from late May through early September.

    Very well laid out rooms Clean property Great location

  • Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,837 reviews

    Centrally located in Washington, D.C., this hotel is just 3 blocks from the White House and 1.6 km from the National Mall. Free WiFi is featured.

    Nice rooms, spacious bathroom and perfect location.

  • Hampton Inn Washington DC - Convention Center
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,027 reviews

    Only steps from Washington, D.C.'s most famous sites as well as the Washington Convention Center, this hotel places guests in the heart of the city and features modern amenities.

    Clean hotel, near to sites/restaurants. Safe area

Budget hotels near Smithsonian Institution

  • Phoenix Park Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,203 reviews

    Experience warm and friendly Irish charm in the heart of Washington, D.C. city centre at this historic luxury hotel, featuring old-world European elegance combined with all of the modern conveniences...

    Great location, clean rooms, very supportive staff.

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 714 reviews

    AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center features free bikes, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Washington.

    Servicio y limpieza impecables. Desayuno espectacular.

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 650 reviews

    Situated in Washington, 100 metres from Walter E Washington Convention Center, Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center features accommodation with free bikes, private parking,...

    Very good the breakfast and the restaurant. Nice room.

  • The Architect
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,609 reviews

    Located in the heart of Washington, DC, 700 meters from the White House, The Architect provides non-smoking rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi for browsing.

    Location . Handy for the monuments & Smithsonian.

  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC, an IHG Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 174 reviews

    Located 750 metres from Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers free WiFi.

    we enjoyed it all! and the restaurant was fantastic!

Hotels with great access to Smithsonian Institution!

  • InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 618 reviews

    This hotel is situated along the mile-long pier of The Wharf, featuring restaurants, retail and fun activities on DC’s Potomac River.

    Very Clean and the manager was very accommodating.

  • Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 403 reviews

    Located in Washington, 1.2 km from Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

    Everything was great and it was the perfect getaway.

  • The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 198 reviews

    Set in Washington, 500 metres from Washington Union Station, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    The staff were very kind. Especially the luggage man

  • Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,120 reviews

    Housed in an historic, 19th-century Victorian Mansion, the Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center is a full service hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

    Good location, felt very staff with lobby manned by doormen.

  • The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 reviews

    This hotel is located opposite Washington Convention Centre, between Capitol Hill and the White House. Guests of The Westin Washington, DC Downtown have access to the on-site fitness centre.

    Staff was very helpful.. Location was perfect, close to the main places.

  • Hotel Zena Washington DC
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 719 reviews

    This eco-friendly Washington, D.C. hotel boasts state-of-the-art amenities, on-site dining and rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is 1.6 km from the White House.

    fantastic location / staff / pool ✔️✔️✔️

  • Hotel Washington
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,795 reviews

    Set in Washington, 1 km from Washington Monument, Hotel Washington offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    They went out of their way to make everything perfect!

  • Eaton DC
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 979 reviews

    Located on the corner of 12th and K Streets NW in Downtown Washington, Eaton DC is blocks away from shopping, the Metro, and the Smithsonian.

    Lovely and super quiet room with a beautiful bathroom.

Planning a trip to see the Smithsonian Institution? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    American Indian and Hirshorn were sleepers-waste of...

    American Indian and Hirshorn were sleepers-waste of beautiful buildings-Natural History and American History and Botanical Gardens, Library of Congress, GREAT! Wish i could have visited more art museums-hubby loved Portrait gallery
    sandy
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    If you plan on being there when it opens, so does everyone...

    If you plan on being there when it opens, so does everyone else. Security gets backed up and you spend time standing in hot sun on pavement, which takes a toll on your feet, when a lot of walking is already required.
    Kristen
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    after the 4th july parade , the smithsonian was the only...

    after the 4th july parade , the smithsonian was the only place of sanctuary offering air conditioned room, seats, food and while waiti g for the fireworks one can stay till closi g and this particular day was so hot and humid . thanks smithsonian!!
    A
    Anonymous
    United States

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