The Best Hotels Closest to Kennedy Center 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 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.

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Kennedy Center

andrew

₩700,731

₩812,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A round table set with white teacups and saucers, a teapot, and a tray, surrounded by pink upholstered chairs.

A bar area with marble countertops and shelves of liquor bottles.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A luxurious living room with a white sofa, blue and gold accents, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

William James

₩1,096,255

₩1,271,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large chandelier.

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.

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Diane

₩232,061

₩265,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.2 km from Kennedy Center

Yonatan

₩534,858

₩670,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A luxurious lobby with ornate ceiling designs, a patterned carpet, and classic furniture.

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.

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from Kennedy Center

Gary

₩574,126

₩720,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Drew

₩254,267

₩294,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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.

7. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.7 km from Kennedy Center

David

₩539,800

₩625,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

8. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Kennedy Center

Dawn

₩270,814

₩314,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

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

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Melissa

₩1,834,765

₩2,127,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A Victorian-style building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and wooden ladder.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, a kettle, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, a kettle, and a fire extinguisher. There are two windows with views of a balcony and buildings.

10. HighRoad Washington DC

3 km from Kennedy Center

David Michael

₩120,526

₩155,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.5 km from Kennedy Center

Catherine

₩191,026

₩221,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

12. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2.7 km from Kennedy Center

Chance

₩397,284

₩523,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a potted plant.

13. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 2.6 km from Kennedy Center

Mikhail

₩470,743

₩598,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a large windowed section, a smaller tower-like structure, and a flat-roofed building with a metal roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

14. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

2.5 km from Kennedy Center

Justin

₩166,523

₩193,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a built-in fire feature.

A modern kitchen with a central island, ample counter space, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a television on a wooden stand.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

2 km from Kennedy Center

GYEONGHEE

₩247,903

₩283,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

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

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

16. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 0.9 km from Kennedy Center

Bruno

₩498,298

₩577,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a clear sky. The text 'Residence Inn Marriott' is visible on the facade.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and two pendant lights.

A modern hotel exterior with a covered outdoor seating area and a clear view of the building's name.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

2.8 km from Kennedy Center

Mechelle

₩236,962

₩270,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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

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

18. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from Kennedy Center

John

₩245,865

₩285,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

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

19. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Kennedy Center

Tracy

₩317,340

₩367,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

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.

20. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.5 km from Kennedy Center

Scott

₩392,504

₩455,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Kennedy Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key	9.6 Exceptional 388 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent cleaning service."

Hotel Hive

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great staff"

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Super close to the metro. Breakfast had so many options. Staff was great. Kitchen was basic in our room, but had what we needed has a family of 6 to cook meals in the evening. Whole foods is super close as well for groceries. Would stay here again."

Park Hyatt Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with great attentive staff. Comfortable beds, good restaurant."

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

10/10 Excellent

"Excelent, clean and cozy room."

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, nice restaurant in the hotel and within walking distance to many locations of interest and restaurants."

The River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice to have a full kitchen! We didn’t make use of it but it would be cool to note!"

West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and clean room"

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Opera House

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Don Quixote Statue

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Market 5 Gallery

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Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

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Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kennedy Center?

Kennedy Center 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 214 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kennedy Center?

Adjacent to Kennedy Center, The Watergate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include State Plaza Hotel and The River Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Kennedy Center?

Expedia has 214 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kennedy Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kennedy Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kennedy Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kennedy Center?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Kennedy Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Kennedy Center?

DAR Museum, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and National Geographic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like White House, National Academy of Sciences, and World Bank are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, National Theatre, and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to Kennedy Center?

Nearby metro stations include Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Kennedy Center hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

7. Conrad Washington, DC

8. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. HighRoad Washington DC

11. Hotel Hive

12. Riggs Washington DC

13. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

14. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

16. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

18. The River Inn

19. The Dupont Circle Hotel

20. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

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Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Washington

Hotel Hive

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

Park Hyatt Washington

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

The River Inn

West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater

Opera House

Don Quixote Statue

Market 5 Gallery

Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

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