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

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

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from National Museum of American History

andrew

₩625,305

₩725,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a view of greenery outside.

A grand hall with ornate carpet, chandeliers, and multiple tables set for dining.

A formal dining room with a long table, white upholstered chairs, and chandeliers.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.4 km from National Museum of American History

William James

₩1,085,074

₩1,258,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

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

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.

3. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.2 km from National Museum of American History

David

₩465,941

₩540,258 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 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.

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.6 km from National Museum of American History

Irina

₩466,410

₩595,191 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 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 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.

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.4 km from National Museum of American History

Dawn

₩227,844

₩264,185 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 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.

6. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1.5 km from National Museum of American History

Erika

₩226,504

₩262,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.

A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with a city view.

7. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.8 km from National Museum of American History

deborah

₩201,039

₩287,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a large sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, large windows with a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with a view of the Capitol building.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a brick wall, and a large window.

8. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.5 km from National Museum of American History

Kenneth

₩190,006

₩274,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and various bottles and glasses.

A lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, framed artwork, and a door labeled "The O'Blinor."

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.9 km from National Museum of American History

Thomas Allen

₩205,100

₩280,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

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

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

10. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.8 km from National Museum of American History

Benjamin

₩152,891

₩177,277 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 0.9 km from National Museum of American History

Daniel

₩454,348

₩579,086 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.

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.

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

2.2 km from National Museum of American History

Christian

₩641,985

₩744,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.8 km from National Museum of American History

Chance

₩341,365

₩457,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

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

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

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Museum of American History

Amanda M

₩406,099

₩525,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

15. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 2.3 km from National Museum of American History

Michelle

₩193,881

₩224,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from National Museum of American History

Stephanie

₩333,725

₩386,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.2 km from National Museum of American History

Sara

₩262,664

₩304,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

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

18. Eaton DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.3 km from National Museum of American History

Sina

₩198,176

₩284,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

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

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 0.9 km from National Museum of American History

Lindsay

₩251,674

₩291,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large spiral wall art, and a spacious marble floor.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table and multiple seating areas, large windows, and a modern interior design.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

1.5 km from National Museum of American History

Darrel

₩202,379

₩234,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top National Museum of American History Hotel Reviews

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

8/10 Good

"Great location with Metro Station below the hotel."

The Henley Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Great service."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Restaurant staff was very nice and accomodating. Street noise was a lot. Close to fire station and also lots of horn honking in the street at night. Recommend not getting room with park view. Metro very close and convenient. Would stay here again."

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

8/10 Good

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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all great! Cassandra and Millie were so hospitable and caring each morning when we went to breakfast. They really made us feel welcome! They deserve a raise 😀. From the front desk, cleaning and other staff, all were just, awesome!"

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay! Felt like i was at home. Staff was super nice & my room was clean. Will definitely be back. :)"

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This stay was wonderful! The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Our room was just right after a day of exploring DC. We only had breakfast one of our days and it was busy but the variety of food was great and the busyness only speaks to how good the breakfast was. I definitely recommend staying here. It’s a little further out from the DC landmarks so if you have a family plan on seeking transportation options for the sights but the hotel itself is close to great shops and great food options all within walking distance. I felt very safe and well cared for as a mom traveling with children."

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay here! At first, I was concerned that it was going to be noisy because my room was off of the central atrium, but it was not. My room was a nice size, and having a desk I could work at was great. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!"

Hotel Washington

8/10 Good

"The location is excellent to proximity to key DC tourist sites. The hotel does charge additional "fees" that I was not aware of when originally booked and prepaid for. The "fees" are not the hotel's fault apparently they are city tourist fees. But unexpected. The hotel staff was excellent and helpful with all the million questions I asked since it was my first time in DC. They accommodated some unique requests by my travel companions at all hours and we were extremely thankful. The hotel restaurants are very pricey, but all the restaurants in that area are because of the location so be aware when budgeting. I would definitely stay there again."

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A modern building with a unique wooden facade and a glass entrance.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

9.4/10 (4,304 reviews)

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National Museum of Natural History

8.8/10 (1,998 reviews)

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Smithsonian Latino Center

Enjoy an outing to Smithsonian Latino Center during your stay in Washington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Cedar Hill

Find out about the history of Washington with a stop at Cedar Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

Learn about the events happening at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center during your trip to Washington. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Discovery Theater

Enjoy a show at Discovery Theater, a storied theater in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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National Children’s Museum

You can study the exhibits at National Children’s Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

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Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture

Explore the great outdoors at Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture, a lovely green space in Washington. 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 National Museum of American History?

National Museum of American History 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 290 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Museum of American History?

Hotel Washington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from National Museum of American History. Other good choices within a short distance include Hamilton Hotel Washington DC and Moxy Washington DC Downtown.

How many hotels will I find near National Museum of American History?

Expedia has 290 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Museum of American History.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to National Museum of American History.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near National Museum of American History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near National Museum of American History?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of Natural History, and National Museum of African Art. Explore notable local landmarks like White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and St. John's Church. You can catch a show at National Theatre, Warner Theatre, and Ford's Theater.

How can I get to National Museum of American History?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for National Museum of American History hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Conrad Washington, DC

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

7. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

8. Arlo Washington DC

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

10. Hotel Hive

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

13. Riggs Washington DC

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

15. The River Inn

16. ROOST White House

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

18. Eaton DC

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

20. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

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Top National Museum of American History Hotel Reviews

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

The Henley Park Hotel

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Conrad Washington, DC

Hotel Washington

Other attractions near National Museum of American History

National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Latino Center

Cedar Hill

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

Discovery Theater

National Children’s Museum

Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture

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