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Stay near popular Southwest attractions
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Top hotels in Southwest
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
"Everything was clean, staff was very helpful and welcoming, my day was great!"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Salamander Washington DC
"Great experience overall. Wonderful room - excellent bed, bathroom, amenities. Housekeeping missed the mark one just one day - But overall great place to stay"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
"Rooms are fair, perhaps not huge but have everything you need. Sofa bed is good for two adults. Breakfast is also fine, is the same buffet every day so if you are staying more than three or four days you might need something different. Bar has different options to choose and you can opt to bring ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
"Navigating parking and the property entrance was a bit challenging. Hotel and staff were great. Our teen said the rooftop pool was shallow and full of kids that didn’t seem to care that others were in the pool. Wharf area was easily accessible from the hotel. Lots of restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
"We chose this property because of its location and king beds instead of traditional queen size. The museums were only 12-15 minutes away for closer ones and 35-40 for the Lincoln Memorial. The Metro was under our hotel, making it convenient to commute from the airport (Terminal 2- L'Enfant Plaza ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
"It was very close to the museums and activities we wanted to do"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Southwest
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 Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Washington Monument, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
