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

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate black iron railings, a large patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 3.2 km from National Defense University

William James

₩1,085,041

₩1,258,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and cushioned chairs.

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lamps.

2. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

The Wharf, 1.6 km from National Defense University

Amanda M

₩406,123

₩525,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

3. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 2.2 km from National Defense University

Anup

₩454,375

₩579,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, elevators, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

4. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Navy Yard, 1.3 km from National Defense University

Yandy

₩249,504

₩289,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

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

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

5. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 2.1 km from National Defense University

Lindsay

₩251,689

₩291,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "221 THOMPSON WASHINGTON DC".

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a large bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A corner room with a view of a river, a desk, a chair, and a floor lamp.

6. Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt

Navy Yard, 1.4 km from National Defense University

Danny

₩180,946

₩259,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and indoor plants.

A spacious indoor area with a large wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A modern interior with a glass wall, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a stone wall.

7. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

1.3 km from National Defense University

Benjamin

₩150,788

₩174,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a waterfront view.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A deck with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a river and cityscape.

A modern bar with a city view, featuring hanging pendant lights, blue bar stools, and a central liquor display.

8. Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.3 km from National Defense University

Anne

₩482,522

₩613,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture and a view of a river and industrial buildings.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a neon sign, and a visible room number.

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a sign that reads "Welcome to Was Hotel."

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

Navy Yard, 1.2 km from National Defense University

Gary

₩238,111

₩276,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.

A modern living room with a fireplace, red sofas, a bookshelf filled with various items, and a large painting above the fireplace.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the Capitol building, and a modern glass building in the background.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "SUSHI BY BOU", red chairs, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

10. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 1.9 km from National Defense University

Jeff

₩191,669

₩222,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a river with boats.

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a water feature.

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

11. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.5 km from National Defense University

John

₩206,412

₩239,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a marina with docks and boats.

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.

12. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Defense University

Tiffany

₩236,972

₩274,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

13. Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill, 2.3 km from National Defense University

John

₩240,256

₩325,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the Capitol.

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, a rooftop bar, and a visible sign reading "AC Hotels Marriott".

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

A modern interior with a minimalist design, featuring a central plant display and dark, reflective surfaces.

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard

1.7 km from National Defense University

Kayla

₩249,504

₩289,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and contemporary lighting.

A modern hotel with multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass staircase, a visible 'SUITE SH' sign, and a seating area with red chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

1.3 km from National Defense University

Amy

₩238,111

₩276,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

16. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Southwest Federal Center, 1.8 km from National Defense University

Kyle

₩261,366

₩303,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern conference room with a long table, several chairs, and a fruit bowl.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

An outdoor patio with seating and a grill area, surrounded by modern buildings.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a granite countertop.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Southwest Federal Center, 1.8 km from National Defense University

Casey

₩281,471

₩326,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building interior with a spiral staircase, glass railings, and a large, abstract metal sculpture.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern bar area with high stools, a counter with bottles, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.

18. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Northwest, 3.2 km from National Defense University

Willing

₩208,021

₩295,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop pool area with multiple seating arrangements, a swimming pool, and a view of surrounding buildings.

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, large columns, and a prominent illuminated sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple screens displaying sports, a variety of liquor bottles, and a seating area with cushioned chairs.

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of booth and table seating.

19. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Southwest Federal Center, 2.1 km from National Defense University

Rachel

₩213,114

₩247,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, large windows, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a cozy seating area, a bed with striped bedding, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a cityscape mural, a view through large windows, and a desk with a chair.

A modern hotel room with a white desk, a brown leather chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a lamp on the desk.

20. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

0.5 km from National Defense University

Joel

₩248,298

₩287,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to National Defense University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,229 reviews	View
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,090 reviews	View
Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 1,264 reviews	View

Top National Defense University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was so helpful! great location!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

10/10 Excellent

"Really good location with a metro just across the street. 30-min walking distance to National Mall. Great clean rooms and responsive stuff. Indoor pool is really small one but that wasn't our main priority. My family spent a worderful week in DC, overerall only positive experience!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious rooms. Very clean."

Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

8/10 Good

"Great location for sports venues and Capitol and monuments."

Landing at Bridge District

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property for people that prefer apartments over hotels. Xavier the property manager was very helpful and responsive. The check-in process is a little complicated, but the property management team is there to help you"

Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

8/10 Good

"Great location -near lots of food options. Clean, well maintained. The café is a ridiculously poor value, so plan accordingly."

Other attractions near National Defense University

A stone pathway, a white bridge, autumn leaves, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

Anacostia River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Anacostia River during your travels in Washington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Nationals Park

9.2/10 (1,466 reviews)

Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Audi Field

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Audi Field during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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Buzzard Point Marina

Explore the waterfront in Washington with a trip to Buzzard Point Marina. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Titanic Memorial

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

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Southwest Waterfront Park - East

After visiting Southwest Waterfront Park - East, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Plaza Stage at Nationals Park

Plaza Stage at Nationals Park is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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The Bullpen

The Bullpen is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Defense University?

National Defense 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 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Defense University?

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from National Defense University. Other good choices within a short distance include Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront and InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to National Defense University?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Defense University.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near National Defense University.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near National Defense University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Defense University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Washington Navy Yard, Museum of the Bible, and International Spy Museum. While you're exploring, swing by White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and Columbus Circle to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Arena Stage, The Anthem, and Ford's Theater.

How can I get to National Defense University?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station, and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for National Defense University hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

3. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

5. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

6. Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt

7. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

8. Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

10. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

11. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

12. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

13. Capitol Hill Hotel

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

16. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

18. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

19. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

20. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

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Top National Defense University Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

Landing at Bridge District

Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Other attractions near National Defense University

Anacostia River

Nationals Park

Audi Field

Buzzard Point Marina

Titanic Memorial

Southwest Waterfront Park - East

Plaza Stage at Nationals Park

The Bullpen

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