The Best Hotels Closest to Smithsonian's National Zoo 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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

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, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

andrew

₩620,334

₩719,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen, and a living room with a large TV.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table, and a large window.

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Maria

₩162,042

₩187,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alvaro A

₩449,345

₩570,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

4. HighRoad Washington DC

1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Esteban

₩97,547

₩128,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Melissa

₩1,610,483

₩1,867,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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.

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Maria

₩205,187

₩284,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 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.

7. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

charles

₩151,207

₩175,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

8. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Scott

₩266,107

₩308,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 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.

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

2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Christian

₩634,915

₩736,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

10. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.5 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Vanessa

₩159,729

₩185,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk with a chair.

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

11. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 2.3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

David

₩246,900

₩286,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

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.

12. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Bruno

₩356,560

₩413,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

13. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Scott

₩452,022

₩524,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and candles on tables.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

14. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Jason

₩141,962

₩164,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a potted plant.

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

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

15. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Francesca

₩135,424

₩157,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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.

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

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

16. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Ana

₩158,066

₩229,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

The Quincy Hotel with outdoor seating, a modern facade, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the street.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a large window with a view of the street.

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

MARCELO MARTINS VICENTE

₩198,918

₩230,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A wine cellar with glass walls, a wooden table, and chairs.

A long wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A modern lobby with a large abstract art installation, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a glass partition.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance and a covered area.

18. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexandra

₩415,744

₩482,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a bar, and a fire pit.

A modern lobby with a central grey sofa, two blue armchairs, a marble coffee table with a moss plant, and a series of white vases on shelves.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, black shelving units, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A gym with weight machines, benches, and a mirrored wall.

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexis Nicole

₩167,875

₩194,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern dining area with a round table, two grey upholstered chairs, a round mirror, and a vase with green plants.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and artwork on the wall.

20. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Brooke

₩194,557

₩264,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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₩620,334 ₩719,278 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21	₩162,042 ₩187,888 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	₩449,345 ₩570,431 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24	₩97,547 ₩128,475 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4	₩1,610,483 ₩1,867,355 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and bathroom. The staff were professional and welcoming."

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a cool stay"

The Normandy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! Wish the breakfast had more protein options but other than that was An amazing stay & the staff is great!"

Washington Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

HighRoad Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Great location right at the heart of Adams Morgan. My stay overall was great. The only exception was that there were very limited lockers available for bag drop pre/post checkin/out so luggage had to be stored unsecured in the lobby which made me nervous."

The Baron Hotel

8/10 Good

"great location"

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Smithsonian's National Zoo 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 225 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Smithsonian's National Zoo. Other good options within a short distance include HighRoad Washington DC and The LINE Hotel DC.

How many hotels are there near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Expedia has 225 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smithsonian's National Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

For additional details about updating your stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Phillips Collection, and Anderson House Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Dupont Circle, and Mansion on O Street are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lincoln Theater, George Washington Lisner Auditorium, and Kennedy Center.

How can I get to Smithsonian's National Zoo?

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, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Smithsonian's National Zoo hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

4. HighRoad Washington DC

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

7. The River Inn

8. The Dupont Circle Hotel

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

10. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

11. The Poppy Georgetown

12. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

14. Hotel Lombardy

15. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

16. The Darcy Hotel

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. Park Hyatt Washington

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

20. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Compare top hotels near Smithsonian's National Zoo

The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

HighRoad Washington DC

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

Hotel Lombardy

Washington Plaza Hotel

The Normandy Hotel

Washington Hilton

HighRoad Washington DC

The Baron Hotel

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

Other attractions near Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rock Creek Trail Exercise Course

Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe

Lost City Books

Tryst

Mt Pleasant Street

District of Columbia Arts Center

Mexican Cultural Institute

Shanklin Hall DC

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