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Hotel Washington — 5-star hotel in Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Smithsonian Institution. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Conrad Washington, DC — 5-star hotel in Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Smithsonian Institution. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. — 5-star hotel in 2.7 km from Smithsonian Institution. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf — 4-star hotel in The Wharf, 1.5 km from Smithsonian Institution. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Capitol Hill Hotel — 4-star hotel in Capitol Hill, 1.7 km from Smithsonian Institution. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay near Smithsonian Institution?

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, elegant seating, and classical architecture.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A long dining table set with white plates, gold accents, and surrounded by white flowers and candles.

Hotel Washington

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Smithsonian Institution

Bryan

$224

$308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Smithsonian Institution

Yolanda

$367

$426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

2.7 km from Smithsonian Institution

Young bai

$419

$486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a built-in fireplace, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.5 km from Smithsonian Institution

SUZANNE S.

$169

$196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

The exterior of Capitol Hill Hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance and a red bicycle parked outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill, 1.7 km from Smithsonian Institution

Jaycee

$134

$190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by white chairs and a table.

A bar area with a bartender serving a drink to a seated customer.

A person sitting on a couch with a camera, facing a large window with a view of a building with a tower.

A group of people dining at a table with various dishes, drinks, and a neon sign in the background.

Hotel Zena Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.7 km from Smithsonian Institution

Diana

$145

$209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A grand hotel entrance with a covered entrance, columns, and flags.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone courtyard and large arched windows.

An opulent room with a grand chandelier, red drapery, and richly decorated furniture.

A luxurious lobby with red upholstered chairs, a marble fireplace, and a large arched window with red curtains.

The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Smithsonian Institution

Allan

$386

$494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a glass-top table, and a view of a cityscape and river at dusk.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative columns.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a central courtyard, and a view of fireworks in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by modern brick walls and large windows allowing natural light.

The Watergate Hotel

Foggy Bottom, 3 km from Smithsonian Institution

Bryan

$259

$343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with exposed pipes, wooden furniture, and hanging plants.

A room with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and several potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf filled with books and plants.

Hotel Nell - Union Market

3 km from Smithsonian Institution

Cecile M

$135

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a sign reading "COURTYARD BY PERAVENT," and a classic building facade in the background.

A modern lobby with two orange chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, dining tables, and chairs.

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle, 2.3 km from Smithsonian Institution

Robert

$144

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a wardrobe.

A stone wall with a decorative lotus symbol, a vase with pink flowers, and a golden spherical object on a dark console table.

A sunlit patio with a brick wall, a statue, and a seating area with sofas and a table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, white furniture, and a staircase.

The Inn at Dupont

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.6 km from Smithsonian Institution

Navjot

$343

$398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a pool table, bar seating, and a large window offering city views.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view of trees and buildings.

A modern apartment with a living area, dining space, and kitchen.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a foosball table, and a TV screen displaying a cartoon.

Global Luxury Suites at Capitol Hill

NoMa, 1.9 km from Smithsonian Institution

Phil

$124

$260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 3.5 km from Smithsonian Institution

Amy

$277

$321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, string lights, and a seating area.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa, wooden coffee tables, and a patterned rug. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a body of water with a bridge.

A waterfront scene with a large illuminated Ferris wheel reflecting on the water at sunset.

Hyatt Place National Harbor

11.8 km from Smithsonian Institution

John

$135

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rooftop dining area with tables set for dinner, featuring city skyline views.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and shelves of bottles.

A modern living room with a tufted sofa, a coffee table with flowers, a grey ottoman, and a staircase with a metal railing.

The Graham Georgetown

Georgetown, 3.6 km from Smithsonian Institution

Robert

$239

$301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A breakfast buffet setup with various food items and a fruit bowl.

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a dresser, and two lamps.

Comfort Inn Ballston

8.3 km from Smithsonian Institution

Ehimanre

$116

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a central fountain, and a landscaped garden.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A waterfront outdoor seating area with fire pits, wicker furniture, and a view of a lit Ferris wheel.

A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking a marina and water.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

12.3 km from Smithsonian Institution

Felix

$172

$232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel entrance with a unique curved roof structure, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and hanging gold pendant lights.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a fire pit.

Washington Hilton

Northwest, 3.4 km from Smithsonian Institution

Troy

$101

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A reception area with a 'Welcome' sign, a 'City Express by Marriott' sign, and a 'Bonvoy' sign.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages.

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

5.1 km from Smithsonian Institution

DeVon

$79

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A compact living space with a TV on a wooden stand, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cozy room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A small closet with a hanging rack, shelves, and a basket.

A large, historic cathedral with multiple spires and a large central archway.

Furnished Apartments

7.4 km from Smithsonian Institution

Kimberley

$303

$496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian Institution

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Washington	9.2 Wonderful 2,490 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 871 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.	9.4 Exceptional 866 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitol Hill Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,405 reviews	View

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