If you're a first time visitor to Washington, DC, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about neighborhoods and places to stay in Washington, DC.
The top mentioned neighborhoods and areas that people talk about in and around Washington, DC are:
Here's what Trippy members had to say:
"Pentagon City and Crystal City have a lot of hotels and are both on the Blue and Yellow line." See More
"For a less-pricey option, try hotels in Crystal City, VA." See More
"If your teens want to shop at a mall, go to Crystal City." See More
"Georgetown Rosslyn (across the Potomac in Virginia) Most of the Smithsonian Museums on the Mall are between 12th and 4th Streets between the Washington Monument and the Capitol, so check out the maps on the Smithsonian site to get a sense of where things are located: http://www." See More
"There tends to be more neighborhood activity and nightlife in the evening as you move away from the Mall, especially near Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, the 14th & U Street NW Corridor, Georgetown, and parts of downtown near Chinatown, and Capitol Hill." See More
"The United States Botanic Garden is also not as well known and despite the uncool name is actually a green sanctuary in the city not far from Capitol Hill." See More
"The National Air and Space Museum is very popular (but the one in Dulles is better - the Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center & National Air and Space Museum) If you make the trek out to Dulles, you can combine it with a short hike and visit to Great Falls National Park." See More
"Washington Convention Center"> The Washington Convention Center Union Station The US Capitol / Capitol Hill Foggy Bottom West End" See More
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in Washington, DC, here's a list to get you started.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"I stayed at the JW Marriott Washington, DC(around $300 per night) on Pennsylvania Avenue and also the Club Quarters Hotel in Washington, DC (around $200-250 per night) on 17th St." See More
"Hilton Washington, Hotel Palomar Washington DC or Hotel Monaco Alexandria in Alexandria is the ticket." See More
"Another parking option would be to make a reservation for "High Tea" at the The Willard which is walking distance from the White House." See More
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If you're open to researching even more areas, some suggestions that might be less common but interesting to explore are:
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here are some of the questions that we used to find this information.
Sandy Skapura from asked:
what are the must sees for a 3 day stay next week in washington dc ? (4 answers)
Michael F from New York City asked:
Where to stay outside of the city? (10 answers)
Ty Berger from Milwaukee asked:
What are the most popular neighborhoods in D.C.? (6 answers)
Rachel Gabler from St. Louis asked:
Best area to stay and hotels in D.C.? (5 answers)
Christine Klemmer from Austin (Texas) asked:
How many days do I need to visit Washington DC? (4 answers)
Thom Lehman from Philadelphia asked:
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Jessica Franco from asked:
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Annemarie Dooling from New York City asked:
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If you're a foodie or just love to eat when you travel, you might decide to stay in a hotel close to a restaurant you want to try. Here are some places to eat in Washington, DC.
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Maybe you're looking for a happening area with lots to see and do, or you want to be walking distance from tourist attractions. Check out some of these places and see there's a hotel nearby.
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This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Washington, DC locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Washington, DC.
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