The Most Budget-Friendly Hotels in Washington DC, USA
Sleep close to the White House, US Capitol and Lincoln Memorial for a reasonable price at these Washington DC hotels.
Washington DC is a thrifty traveler’s dream destination. All national museums on the National Mall are free, including the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. While hotel rates can be astronomical, especially during the popular summer months, it’s possible to find a budget-friendly option. Here’s our pick of the best cheap hotels.
1. ARC THE HOTEL
Boutique Hotel
ARC THE HOTEL has launched into the digital age, with amenities perfect for tech-savvy travelers, such as keyless entry and a digital concierge via your phone. Welcome extras – such as a pillow menu, Malin + Goetz toiletries and Frette linens – surprise and delight.
2. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
Hotel
An affordable choice for families, the Hilton Garden Inn has an indoor pool to entertain the kids, a rarity in this price range. Comfortable one-bedroom suites make space for the whole family, with king beds, an extra TV and a sleeper sofa. There’s a full-service restaurant on-site, as well as a 24/7 market for snacks and necessities. The White House is within walking distance, or take the Metro station across the street to the International Spy Museum, a favorite with kids and parents alike.
4. Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center
Hotel
A favorite with budget and business travelers, this Comfort Inn prides itself on friendly customer service. One mile (1.6km) from the Washington Monument and surrounded by several restaurants, the location is hard to beat at this price point. A free breakfast buffet is included, but parking can be a challenge.
5. Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row
Hotel, Apartment
6. State Plaza Hotel
Hotel, Apartment
Save your dollars at this all-suite hotel in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, just two blocks from the National Mall. Every room boasts art deco stylings and a fully equipped kitchen, workspace and dining area. Pick up dinner at the nearby Whole Foods, or the front of house staff can direct you to several area restaurants.
7. Club Quarters Hotel, Washington DC, White House
Hotel
This Club Quarters offers value for money with its excellent location near the White House. Spread your paperwork out in the Club Living Room, which has free wifi, workspaces and complimentary refreshments throughout the day. Rooms and suites are compact but feature large windows that allow plenty of light to shine through. Extended-stay apartments with kitchenettes are available if you feel the need to stay in DC a little longer.
8. Hamilton Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Independent Hotel
The Hamilton Hotel is named after one of Alexander Hamilton’s daughters. Washington’s elite once swept through the soaring vaulted entrance of this historic building on the way to inaugural balls it hosted. Classic rooms decorated in shades of buff or Delft blue are an exceptional value, complete with fast wifi. Close a day of sightseeing at Society, the hidden bar that opens at happy hour. Hamilton would approve.
9. The Washington Plaza
Hotel
10. The River Inn
Budget Hotel
11. One Washington Circle Hotel
Boutique Hotel
If you decide you do want to splash some cash, check out the top luxury hotels or the best boutique properties in the city – and book your stay on Culture Trip. You can also read our guide to the best hotels in Washington DC.
Kate McMahon contributed additional reporting to this article.
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