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

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, 0.2 km from National Geographic Museum

andrew

₩633,311

₩734,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.5 km from National Geographic Museum

William James

₩1,085,041

₩1,258,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a spacious seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase with a glass railing.

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1 km from National Geographic Museum

Erika

₩226,517

₩262,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

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, 0.4 km from National Geographic Museum

Drew

₩233,032

₩270,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

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

5. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.2 km from National Geographic Museum

David

₩534,327

₩619,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Dawn

₩301,577

₩349,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.1 km from National Geographic Museum

Ricardo

₩494,585

₩623,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

8. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from National Geographic Museum

Gary

₩603,153

₩753,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

9. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.3 km from National Geographic Museum

Benjamin

₩152,899

₩177,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

10. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

0.9 km from National Geographic Museum

Cassey

₩259,356

₩300,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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.

11. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 1.4 km from National Geographic Museum

John

₩193,612

₩224,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 0.7 km from National Geographic Museum

Esmeralda

₩291,604

₩338,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 0.9 km from National Geographic Museum

christer

₩210,789

₩291,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

14. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 1.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Chance

₩341,384

₩458,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

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.

15. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1 km from National Geographic Museum

Scott

₩388,524

₩450,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

16. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Angela L

₩307,463

₩356,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

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

0.9 km from National Geographic Museum

Christian

₩642,023

₩744,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A reception desk with three cushioned seating areas and a decorative floral arrangement on the wall behind.

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

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

18. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 0.4 km from National Geographic Museum

Jephthahlyn

₩169,888

₩243,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A modern room with two grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a wooden floor.

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.

19. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from National Geographic Museum

Stephanie

₩333,745

₩386,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "Calvin" and a neon "ON AIR" sign.

An outdoor patio with seating, potted plants, and a building with large windows in the background.

A yoga studio with wooden flooring, black yoga mats, and a wall of green plants.

A modern interior with tiered hanging lamps, seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

20. Eaton DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from National Geographic Museum

Aziza

₩178,716

₩261,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to National Geographic Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,405 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 344 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 878 reviews	View

Top National Geographic Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed at Moxy hotels in Nashville, Boston"

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"view from rooftop restaurant is amazing. the outdoor patio right off Pennslyvania Ave next to White House and monuments is comfortable and lively"

District Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location...near Whole Foods, cafes, food, downtown. Well kept. Friendly staff"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are very friendly and helpful"

Capital Hilton

8/10 Good

"Property was clean and centrally located for our needs. I didn’t like the automatic charge for dining which doesn’t even cover half of the cost for breakfast. There’s incentive to use it because the charge is added regardless, but you end up spending twice its value. Unfair."

The Architect

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Multiple parking decks within walking distance."

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This stay was and is always our best stay in DC."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was wonderful."

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

10/10 Excellent

"I loved it here! Beautiful room, spacious, clean, all needed amenities ans within walking distance to where I was working from daily!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Geographic Museum?

National Geographic Museum is located in Washington. This historic area is known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 690 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Geographic Museum?

Adjacent to National Geographic Museum, The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Washington Plaza Hotel and Hamilton Hotel Washington DC.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to National Geographic Museum?

Expedia has 690 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Geographic Museum.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near National Geographic Museum.

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

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What can I see and do near National Geographic Museum?

National Geographic Society, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Phillips Collection feature captivating exhibits. White House, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, and St. John's Church are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, National Theatre, and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to National Geographic Museum?

You can take advantage of metro transit at McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West 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 National Geographic Museum hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

9. Hotel Hive

10. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

11. The River Inn

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

14. Riggs Washington DC

15. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

16. The Poppy Georgetown

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

18. The Darcy Hotel

19. ROOST White House

20. Eaton DC

Compare popular hotels close to National Geographic Museum

Top National Geographic Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Hotel Washington

District Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

Capital Hilton

The Architect

The Westin DC Downtown

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

Other attractions near National Geographic Museum

Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives

National Geographic Society

Civil War Nurses Memorial

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

DC Improv Comedy Club

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church

Lieutenant General Winfield B Scott Statue

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