Southwest, DC

Washington

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A nighttime cityscape with prominent landmarks including a tall obelisk, a large domed building, and a historic monument.
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Cherry blossoms along a river with the Washington Monument in the background.
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National Mall

9.4/10 (20,772 reviews)
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.
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Things to do

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

$30
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Washington DC: Washington Monument Top View Reserved Entry

DC: Washington Monument Skip-the-Line Tickets & Guidebook

$26
per adult
DC: Washington Monument Skip-the-Line Tickets & Guidebook
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Southwest Hotel Deals

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

3.5 out of 5
725 Wharf Street SW Washington DC
$139 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$161 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,029 reviews)
"The Hyatt House was a great place to stay. The staff were all super nice and helpful. The view from our river view room was amazing. We also enjoyed sitting on the rooftop patio."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW Washington DC
$107 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$124 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,279 reviews)
"Loved the tech controlled rm!"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC

5 out of 5
1330 Maryland Ave, SW Washington DC
$349 nightly
The price is $405 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$405 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,123 reviews)
"Location, spacious"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Salamander Washington DC
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

5 out of 5
801 Wharf Street SW Washington DC
$266 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$308 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,209 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice. We were greeted by Adrianne who was very polite and super friendly. Room was bigger than I expected and very clean and modern with lots of USB ports. Great drinks and staff at the restaurant. Great location too. We will return"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4 out of 5
480 L'Enfant Plaza Washington DC
$171 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$199 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,270 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW Washington DC
$134 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$156 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,933 reviews)
"The lobby and bar/restaurant was extremely hot. Rooms were ok but we literally had about 18 inches to squeeze into the shower. Shower door was blocked by part of the shower wall and did not open out. No way a large person could fit. We are small/medium size people and had to go in sideways. Never ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
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Downtown Washington D.C.

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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Georgetown

Georgetown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Georgetown Park and Washington Harbour while you're in town.

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Old Town Alexandria

If you're spending time in Old Town Alexandria, you might enjoy attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

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Dupont Circle

Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.

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