National World War II Memorial fountains lit at night with the Washington Monument

Cheap hotels in Washington, D.C.

Washington’s museums are mostly free, so your hotel is the big cost. Business hotels here are often cheapest on weekends, when Congress and conventions are quiet.

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Where to find cheap rooms in Washington, D.C.

Downtown & Penn Quarter

Walk to the National Mall, museums and Capital One Arena.

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Capitol Hill

Historic row houses near the Capitol and Library of Congress.

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Georgetown

Cobblestone streets, waterfront dining and shopping.

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Dupont Circle

Embassies, cafés and Metro access.

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Arlington, VA

Cheaper rooms a few Metro stops from the Mall.

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Map of cheap hotels in Washington, D.C.

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When to book a cheap hotel in Washington, D.C.

Weekends and late summer are often cheapest; cherry blossom season in spring is the busiest.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Washington, D.C.?

Downtown and Penn Quarter for the Mall and museums; Arlington for value.

When are DC hotels cheapest?

Weekends and August, when Congress is in recess.

Is the Metro convenient for sightseeing?

Yes — it links Arlington, Downtown, Dupont Circle and the National Mall.