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Compare 3,472 hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Silver Spring
3.5 out of 5
4.8 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $127 per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
$127
per night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
7/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Excellent customer service"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Hotel Silver Spring
Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat
4 out of 5
1.7 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $185 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$185
per night
Jul 9 - Jul 10
9/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
"It is very close to most of the attractions and restaurants"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Hotel Zena, a Viceroy Urban Retreat
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1.5 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundable
The price is $170 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$170
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay
"We stayed for 8 nights with two teenage boys. After a brief mixup at check in everything was great. Front desk staff, doorman, housekeeping and the lifeguard were all wonderful. This hotel is walking distance to the white house and the metro is a short ride to the National mall, Arlington, or the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
3.5 out of 5
2 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $180 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$180
per night
Jul 7 - Jul 8
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,399 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Hotel Washington
4.5 out of 5
2.3 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $249 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$249
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,117 reviews)
"Hotel the room was perfect, clean and safe. front desk she was just amazing, valet was a great, roof top restaurant, great food, ok service (little slow), incredible vue, invoice was a mess we just paid and give up after several attempt to have it corrected…"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

Hotel Washington
Capital Hilton
4 out of 5
1.8 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The price is $152 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$152
per night
Jul 9 - Jul 10
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel with clean rooms. Great water pressure in the showers. Nice bar in the lobby. Staff was nice. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

Capital Hilton
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
4 out of 5
3.2 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $195 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$195
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everyone on staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the hotel is beautiful and very clean!"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
3 out of 5
3.3 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundable
The price is $250 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$250
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
8/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
Well done !
"I've never wrote this about a property before, but the staff here was so pleasant and friendly, it was refreshing. From the check-in to the breakfast staff, everyone was so nice. And the breakfast was above average also. Good choices, and well-kept. If we had plans to return to DC, we would stay ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Viceroy Washington DC
4.5 out of 5
1.5 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $193 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$193
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
9/10 Wonderful! (495 reviews)
"Excellent service, great room"

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Viceroy Washington DC
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
3 out of 5
1.9 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $149 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$149
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
8.8/10 Excellent! (596 reviews)
"Awesome place!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Moxy Washington DC Downtown
Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 out of 5
2.4 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The price is $143 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$143
per night
Jul 1 - Jul 2
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved our time at this hotel! The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and it was comfortable. We would for sure stay here again."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Hyatt Centric Arlington
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
3.5 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The price is $302 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$302
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We was very impressed with the friendly of all the staff.The front desk staff was quick to handle our concerns.The guys that was out front was always willing to help with your luggage rather you ask them for help are not right there ready to help. Thanks for search a wonderful 4 days stay for our ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
3.5 out of 5
1.9 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The price is $161 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$161
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
The Darcy Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1.5 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $134 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$134
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

The Darcy Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N-Silver Spring, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
4 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundable
The price is $138 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$138
per night
Jul 9 - Jul 10
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Pleasant and friendly staff. Good Breakfast and coffee avilable most time. Expensive bottle water and snacks."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N-Silver Spring, an IHG Hotel
Riggs Washington DC
5 out of 5
2.3 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $223 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$223
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
9.4/10 Exceptional! (969 reviews)
"very pleasant employees in all areas of hotels . recommend to all ."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Riggs Washington DC
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
3 out of 5
3.3 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $197 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$197
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff was awesome"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
3.5 out of 5
2.1 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
The price is $197 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$197
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Super!"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Washington Marriott at Metro Center
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
4 out of 5
1.7 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $170 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$170
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,295 reviews)
"Thanks for accomodating a short notice booking. Also, thanks for bringing a microwave to the room. The bar needed restocking because on saturday night, they ran out of the popular draft beers."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
Capitol Hill Hotel
4 out of 5
3.2 mi from Smithsonian's National Zoo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $169 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$169
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were all so very friendly and helpful. Thank you."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Capitol Hill Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Smithsonian's National Zoo is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Generator Hotel Washington DC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Smithsonian's National Zoo. Other good options within a short distance include Omni Shoreham Hotel and The LINE Hotel DC.

How many hotels are there near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smithsonian's National Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

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What can I see and do near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution, and National Museum of Natural History feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and Dupont Circle are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lincoln Theater, Kennedy Center, and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Nearby metro stations include Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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    Lyle Washington D.C.

    5/5 Excellent
    "I had a great time at the Lyle. The room was lovely and clean and the area was very nice. All staff were lovely as well."
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