The Best Hotels Closest to George Washington University in Washington for 2026

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A grand hotel atrium with a high glass ceiling, multiple floors, and an American flag.

A room with a view of a bridge, a table with folded clothes, a candle, and a rack of suits.

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative lamps.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.8 km from George Washington University

Jeffrey

₩839,837

₩973,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A building with a stone facade, a large tree, and a flag.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 km from George Washington University

andrew

₩620,334

₩719,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 1.9 km from George Washington University

Erika

₩130,032

₩150,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen, and a living room with a large TV.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a seating area.

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.7 km from George Washington University

Maria

₩162,042

₩187,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

A rooftop bar with a panoramic city view, featuring a bar counter, seating area, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a polished wooden floor.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from George Washington University

Rita

₩449,543

₩521,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

0.8 km from George Washington University

Alvaro A

₩449,345

₩570,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A grand lobby with marble columns, ornate chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with classical architecture.

A grand hallway with a patterned floor, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.

A spacious living room with a round coffee table, a sofa, and a green armchair. There is a chandelier, a painting on the wall, and a dining area in the background.

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.4 km from George Washington University

Irina

₩449,345

₩574,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

A balcony with a view of the Washington Monument and the White House.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1 km from George Washington University

Andrew

₩687,935

₩797,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a black reception desk, and directional signage for amenities like food, restrooms, and a hive bar.

A modern bar area with stools, tables, and a counter.

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

9. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.2 km from George Washington University

Hannah

₩119,891

₩139,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with white linens in a modern room with a wooden headboard, a large abstract painting above the bed, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

10. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.3 km from George Washington University

Kristian

₩198,825

₩230,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

A lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1.1 km from George Washington University

Melissa

₩1,610,483

₩1,867,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from George Washington University

charles

₩151,207

₩175,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 1.8 km from George Washington University

Maria

₩205,187

₩284,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.

14. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2 km from George Washington University

Jeffrey A.

₩308,048

₩418,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

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

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

0.7 km from George Washington University

Christian

₩634,915

₩736,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A balcony with a view of city buildings, a wooden chair, a cushioned chair, and a small table with a cup.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

16. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.4 km from George Washington University

Scott

₩266,107

₩308,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a water feature.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a plant.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a green upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair by the window.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, glass partitions, and a view of the outdoors.

17. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.3 km from George Washington University

Stephanie

₩237,398

₩275,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

18. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.3 km from George Washington University

David

₩246,900

₩286,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge on the upper level.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

19. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

0.9 km from George Washington University

Vanessa

₩275,280

₩319,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

20. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 1.2 km from George Washington University

Bruno

₩356,560

₩413,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to George Washington University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,411 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 363 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 882 reviews	View

Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff were all helpful and kind. The apartment was clean and bed was very comfortable. It was so nice to have a kitchen where I could make breakfast! Would absolutely stay again!"

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a cool stay"

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Except for parking, this was a great place."

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"G"

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is really nice & conveniently located."

The Baron Hotel

8/10 Good

"great location"

Other attractions near George Washington University

International Monetary Fund

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting International Monetary Fund, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

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George Washington Lisner Auditorium

Get tickets for a show at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Textile Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Textile Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Alexander Pushkin Statue

Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Alexander Pushkin Statue. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

Catch an event at Charles E. Smith Athletic Center during your trip to Washington. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting St. Mary's Episcopal Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

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Market 5 Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Market 5 Gallery during your travels in Washington. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Bernardo de Galvez Statue

Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Bernardo de Galvez Statue. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Washington University?

George Washington University is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 383 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near George Washington University?

Adjacent to George Washington University, State Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Lombardy and Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC.

How many hotels will I find near George Washington University?

Expedia has 383 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from George Washington University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Washington University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near George Washington University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near George Washington University?

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What can I see and do near George Washington University?

Study the collections at DAR Museum, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, or National Geographic Museum. Explore landmarks like White House, World Bank, and National Academy of Sciences. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, Kennedy Center, and DAR Constitution Hall.

How can I get to George Washington University?

You can access metro transit at Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for George Washington University hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

8. The Hay-Adams

9. Hotel Hive

10. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

11. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

12. The River Inn

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

14. Riggs Washington DC

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

16. The Dupont Circle Hotel

17. ROOST White House

18. The Poppy Georgetown

19. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

20. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

Hotel Lombardy

Washington Plaza Hotel

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

The Baron Hotel

Other attractions near George Washington University

International Monetary Fund

George Washington Lisner Auditorium

Textile Museum

Alexander Pushkin Statue

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Market 5 Gallery

Bernardo de Galvez Statue

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