We'd like to help you find a place that's as perfect in atmosphere as it is in location. You might begin your search in Rosslyn or Ballston, both popular neighborhoods in the city.
Travelers to Arlington love its important monuments and popular shops. Looking for some retail therapy? A trip to Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Ballston Quarter might be a good place to start. Pentagon and National Air Force Memorial are also a few notable stops. Whether you're looking to stay right in the heart of town or you'd like to be a little more tucked away, we'd like to help you find a great place to stay in Arlington.
Where to Stay for History
Rosslyn is the obvious choice to stay to visit attractions such as the Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Book accommodations here to watch the Twilight Tattoo military pageant. The hotels in this area are varied to suit all tastes and budgets, from upscale to more modest. To see artifacts from the Civil War and learn more about the history of the county, consider a room near the Arlington Historical Museum. Visitors staying in Shirlington are closer to the Fort Ward Museum, the site of the most intact system of forts created during the American Civil War, with a museum that takes a detailed look at this period of history.
Rosslyn
The ample dining options and prominent monuments are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Freedom Park or Dark Star Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rosslyn Station to get around town.
Shopping is a top attraction for visitors to Arlington. For plenty of retail sites consider accommodations in Pentagon City. You won't have far to carry your bags back from Fashion Centre, a huge neighborhood mall with hundreds of modern brands. Those staying in Shirlington can hang out at the Village, a cool shopping center with quirky independent brands, coffee shops, and restaurants, as well as a program of live events. Consider accommodations in Crystal City for another great shopping area. The area features Crystal City Shops, an eclectic set of stores, contemporary restaurants, and cafés.
Pentagon City
Visitors often come to Pentagon City for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Pentagon City Station.
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.
Although Arlington is very developed both commercially and residentially, it has a surprising number of parks and green spaces for opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Stay in McLean, northwest of the city center, to walk and bike the trails of George Washington Memorial Parkway. You can even get on the Potomac River for some kayaking. To stay right in the heart of the action, consider booking a room in Rosslyn and get a nature fix at Theodore Roosevelt Island, a haven in the middle of the river with plenty of running and walking trails. Hikers and those looking for a wilder experience can head north to Great Falls, about a 30-minute drive from Arlington city center. The park has lookout points with beautiful river views, along with challenging trails for the more adventurous.
Rosslyn
The ample dining options and prominent monuments are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Freedom Park or Dark Star Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rosslyn Station to get around town.
