The Best Hotels Closest to Tidal Basin in Washington for 2026

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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 modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a minibar, and a glass wall with a view.

A formal dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by elegant chairs and a decorative centerpiece.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.7 km from Tidal Basin

Michael

₩1,080,209

₩1,252,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

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

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.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.5 km from Tidal Basin

andrew

₩630,433

₩730,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

2.7 km from Tidal Basin

Erika

₩225,488

₩261,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop bar with a panoramic city view, featuring a bar counter, seating area, and umbrellas.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

A modern interior with a marble wall, a round mirror, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large column.

A modern glass building with a reflective facade, a landscaped area with trimmed bushes, and a clear sky.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.5 km from Tidal Basin

David

₩463,852

₩537,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

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.

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.7 km from Tidal Basin

Irina

₩464,319

₩592,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with a marble wall, a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a dark wooden door.

A modern lounge area with seating, a glass railing, and artwork on the wall.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Tidal Basin

Maria

₩219,724

₩254,770 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 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 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.

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.3 km from Tidal Basin

Dawn

₩240,165

₩278,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

8. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.5 km from Tidal Basin

Alvaro A

₩452,311

₩574,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

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

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.6 km from Tidal Basin

Melissa

₩1,774,553

₩2,057,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

10. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.6 km from Tidal Basin

Alison

₩149,103

₩172,884 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 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, 1.1 km from Tidal Basin

Daniel

₩338,900

₩444,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 2.1 km from Tidal Basin

charles

₩199,137

₩230,899 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 room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

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.

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2.2 km from Tidal Basin

Chance

₩339,834

₩455,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

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

14. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.6 km from Tidal Basin

Cassey

₩258,177

₩299,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern office space with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a desk with a lamp, and a view of adjacent buildings.

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

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

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

The Wharf, 1.6 km from Tidal Basin

Amanda M

₩404,278

₩522,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.9 km from Tidal Basin

Stephanie

₩332,228

₩385,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

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.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 2.6 km from Tidal Basin

Bruno

₩418,955

₩485,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

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

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

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

2.4 km from Tidal Basin

Christian

₩652,448

₩756,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, a small water feature, and a view of a body of water and greenery in the background.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, glass facade, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "HYATT house".

A marina with boats docked, a river, and a modern building with glass windows.

19. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.8 km from Tidal Basin

Kelly

₩188,129

₩218,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 1.5 km from Tidal Basin

Lindsay

₩217,723

₩252,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Tidal Basin

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,415 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 881 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Tidal Basin Hotel Reviews

State Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were so happy with our stay for our visit to DC with our 10 month old. The location was fantastic, felt close to the metro and in a good area. It is near the college and felt very safe walking around even after dark. Less than a mile from popular attractions as well."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Fantastic location with super friendly staff. Our room was clean and made up for us each day of the stay. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Some mentioned that this property was a little dated but we found it to be lovely and it is DC!"

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice staff."

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing location and very nice hotel. I would definitely recommend"

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"awesome helpful staff. friendly"

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"A great, newer location in DC. Short walk to the metro. Many tasty restaurants nearby. Check out the seafood market for an interesting treat. Safe and secure location. Staff is very friendly. Breakfast is a nice addition. Adding an airport shuttle would be a nice perk."

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Great location 2 blocks to metro central beautiful hotel"

The Westin DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"The staff is very attentive to parties and loud activity in the guest rooms. We were there on the night of a big concert at the arena and guests were really misbehaving. Security was responsive but it was not a restful Night of sleep"

Other attractions near Tidal Basin

A statue of a man in a cloak with a dog beside him.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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A large stone sculpture of a man with arms crossed, surrounded by other similar sculptures.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

You can find out about the history of Washington with a trip to Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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A classical white marble gazebo with columns, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

District of Columbia War Memorial

West Potomac Park’s oldest war memorial has a list of names of the fallen and a majestic dome whose underside glows orange in the evening.

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A bronze statue of a man in a suit holding a book, seated on a bench.

George Mason Memorial

You can learn about the history of Washington with a visit to George Mason Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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A memorial with statues, an American flag, and a reflective wall.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.4/10 (806 reviews)

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

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A large fountain with water jets in a circular pattern, surrounded by trees and a row of memorial columns.

National World War II Memorial

9.4/10 (796 reviews)

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

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A large domed building with columns, surrounded by a reflective water body and blooming cherry blossoms.

Jefferson Memorial

9.0/10 (2,812 reviews)

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

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FDR Memorial

You can learn about the history of Washington with a trip to FDR Memorial. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tidal Basin?

Tidal Basin 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 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Tidal Basin?

State Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tidal Basin. Another good option is Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Tidal Basin?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tidal Basin.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Tidal Basin.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Tidal Basin, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Tidal Basin?

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Museum, and National Museum of African American History and Culture feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. White House, National Academy of Sciences, and World Bank are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at DAR Constitution Hall, The Anthem, and Kennedy Center if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Tidal Basin?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station, and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Tidal Basin hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

8. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. Hotel Hive

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

12. The River Inn

13. Riggs Washington DC

14. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

16. ROOST White House

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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

19. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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Top Tidal Basin Hotel Reviews

State Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hotel Washington

The Westin DC Downtown

Other attractions near Tidal Basin

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

District of Columbia War Memorial

George Mason Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National World War II Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

FDR Memorial

Frequently asked questions