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

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

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

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

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.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

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

andrew

₩583,470

₩676,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, historic building with a prominent clock tower, multiple arches, and flags.

A tall clock tower with Roman numerals and a pointed roof.

A hotel room with two large beds, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.

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

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

William James

₩1,083,650

₩1,256,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

2.1 km from George Washington University

Nancy

₩207,673

₩237,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Drew

₩220,671

₩255,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a unique ceiling light fixture, and large windows offering views of the city.

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, including a sofa and a round table with drinks and a lantern.

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

5. Conrad Washington, DC

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

David

₩511,411

₩592,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

A grand hotel entrance with a marquee sign, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

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

Gary

₩511,880

₩647,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

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

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

0.8 km from George Washington University

Ricardo

₩493,907

₩622,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

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

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1.1 km from George Washington University

Melissa

₩1,815,700

₩2,105,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

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.

9. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Dawn

₩203,681

₩236,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 staircase with a brick wall, metal railing, and potted plants.

10. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.2 km from George Washington University

Benjamin

₩152,689

₩177,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

11. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 1.8 km from George Washington University

christer

₩227,934

₩310,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from George Washington University

John

₩193,346

₩224,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

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

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

0.9 km from George Washington University

Cassey

₩259,000

₩300,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

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

0.7 km from George Washington University

Christian

₩641,142

₩743,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

A long dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glassware, flanked by blue upholstered chairs.

15. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2 km from George Washington University

Chance

₩341,298

₩457,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

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

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

16. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.4 km from George Washington University

Eric Ernest

₩291,204

₩337,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

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

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 1.2 km from George Washington University

Bruno

₩457,767

₩530,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

A red building with a black and white checkered floor, a white door with the number 1808, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and potted plants.

A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a door marked "8081".

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a round ottoman, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier above and a large mirror on the wall.

18. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from George Washington University

Scott

₩414,841

₩481,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

19. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.3 km from George Washington University

Angela L

₩303,285

₩351,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

20. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.5 km from George Washington University

Jephthahlyn

₩179,694

₩255,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to George Washington University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key	9.6 Exceptional 402 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 879 reviews	View

Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Washington

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

The Darcy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff was awesome! Everytime I walked in they offered me a water and asked how they could help. Very friendly."

The Baron Hotel

8/10 Good

"I stayed in a hotel for four days and barely had any type of amenities that actually better my time there if you’re gonna use this hotel expect only the bare minimum"

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"No breakfast. Room was extremely small. Tight space. But we rested ok because it was very clean and friendly staff."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Need improve the quality of housekeeping, breakfast"

The Henley Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room"

The River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The River Inn has become my go-to hotel in DC. Very good location and wonderful staff."

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay a very good location. Staff were great!"

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the mid century modern aesthetic. A nice cozy stay in the city. Rooms were comfy and spacious. Water stations on your floor were an awesome convenience. I’d love to check out their vinyl collection, to borrow in room, next time. Food was delicious with easy in room dinning. Staff were warm, welcoming and helpful. It was a quick overnight stay for an event but would definitely go back for a longer stay and experience all the amenities."

Other attractions near George Washington University

International Monetary Fund

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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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. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

9. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

10. Hotel Hive

11. Lyle Washington D.C.

12. The River Inn

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

15. Riggs Washington DC

16. The Dupont Circle Hotel

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

18. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

19. The Poppy Georgetown

20. The Darcy Hotel

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Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Washington

The Darcy Hotel

The Baron Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

The Henley Park Hotel

The River Inn

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

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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