Best Hotels & Areas to Stay in Washington DC

We recommend 11 areas that are convenient and safe for Washington, DC visitors. The Trip Hacks DC Recommended Hotels Guide and Where to Stay map can help you find specific accommodations.

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[CrazyEagle]

Hi Rob. Me and my friend went to DC last year for the first time. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Greenbelt, Maryland. The hotel had the best customer service I’ve ever seen. They also had a free Shuttle that would take you to and from the Greenbelt metro station. One time the shuttle wasn’t available when we requested it, and the staff paid for us a taxi so we didn’t have to wait. I’ve never seen a hotel staff go out of their way to help customers like they did. Being outside the city we were able to save a lot of money on the hotel price and were able to do a lot more on our trip. Would definitely recommend Holiday Inn Greenbelt, Maryland to anybody!

[vanh]

Excellent video and you are so right, I have found that at different times of the year, sometimes it is easier and cheaper to stay across the river in Crystal City. Keep up the great videos!

[chevychase]

To me the best buy in DC is the Hotel Harrington downtown... at 10th & E Streets, NW, a short walk from the White House, Ford's Theater, and all subway lines. It's old & a little funky but it has a lot of international tourists and everything you need is right there. I love Harry's Restaurant on the first floor. Harriet's Restaurant also on the first floor has a good breakfast. All kinds of cafes and coffee shops are within a block. They have the lowest prices downtown and the convenience can't be beat.

[kgrace]

I'm in Massachusetts & will be in DC soon, & I sent ur video 2 my niece in Texas bc she & some friends will b going 2 DC & I told them 2 check u out 4 a tour! Ur videos r so informative!!

[woltersworld]

researching!!!! and drinking beers. Thanks Rob for the help

[kckgirl]

I love Crystal City and staying in hotels near DCA. The close proximity to METRORAIL seals the deal for me. Thanks for sharing! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[benjaminoconnor]

There is a free trolley in Old Town Alexandria that will take you to and from the King Street Metro Station.

[einsteindarwin]

Wow I love in DC and I will take a Staycation in my own city. It’s that good and there is so much to see and do. So Much more when I was younger.

[Jimbodisfan]

Just subscribed to your channel. The last two times I was in DC were when I was still single and traveled with a friend to see some Phillies-Nationals games at Nationals Park. We took the Amtrak Northeast Regional from Philadelphia, stayed at the Comfort Inn in College Park, MD, and took the Metro to the games.

[philipdileo]

Rob, u have a great channel, lots of info, I watched a bunch of yor videos b4 my trip to DC this past week. I stayed at the Yotel on New Jersey ave. My son and I loved it. Nice clean fun place to stay, it has an underground parking garage, Restraunt, pool ect. We did some sightseeing and saw a Nats game. It was our first time in DC. Can’t wait to go back when hopefully things open back up and we can’t get the full DC experience. Keep up the good work man!

[boatlover]

I also had good luck in the Friendship Heights area though a bit farther out. Even Bethesda/Rockville though he is right about higher Metro fares but a $100 or more cheaper for a hotel adds up to a lot of subway fares plus there are a lot of nice places to eat etc... in those areas. My biggest tip would be, use the shoulder seasons and check when big conventions were in town. Lots of rooms that can be very reasonable at off times even in desirable times of year. No cherry blossoms, holidays or big conventions.

[nurmazrahnarawi]

Excellent Recommendations. And yes we were staying at SouthWest area with free shuttle and did enjoy DC so much! Thanks Rob for the TipsTricks&Hacks

[arsenalfan]

I'll also add in some inner Maryland suburbs: Bethesda and Silver Spring. Both are 30 mins and 20 mins away from downtown, respectively too. Both also have pretty interesting downtown districts of their own too 👍

[rhaines]

I am staying at extended stay near Dulles Expo center Next month

[d.lawrence]

Thanks, dude. Awesome info. Appreciate.

[BigAppTransitFan]

I use to find a hotel in Washington DC but right now I stay in my cousins apartment in Falls Church, VA, downtown silver spring and Comfort inn in Beltsville because I normally take Wmata subway to Washington with my metrocard with a lot of money and my mom works in the FDA

[donnaedwards]

Great video! Please add some hotels that are pet friendly. I stayed at the Monaco in Alexandria with my cat. Nice hotel! Do you have any suggestions?

[SpaceboyYT]

I’ve been to Washington DC in March of this year! I like to stay at the JW Marriott. It’s probably obvious of why I stayed there.

[jan]

Thank you for this video. It's really helpful. 💖

[commitmenttoexcellence]

I'm from New Orleans i stay in Arlington Virginia I love it..got a goverment job at METRO