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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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from National Children’s Museum

andrew

￥68,797

￥79,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.2 km from National Children’s Museum

William James

￥127,836

￥148,226 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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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., 0.9 km from National Children’s Museum

David

￥57,588

￥66,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Drew

￥26,019

￥30,169 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.

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Irina

￥60,356

￥76,395 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 building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from National Children’s Museum

Dawn

￥26,860

￥31,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Ricardo

￥58,265

￥73,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of liquor bottles.

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

8. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.8 km from National Children’s Museum

Thomas Allen

￥22,585

￥31,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A table set for dining with chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a flag.

9. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

deborah

￥24,016

￥34,259 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.

The exterior of Arlo hotel in Washington DC with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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.

10. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Kenneth

￥22,385

￥32,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

11. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

Benjamin

￥18,024

￥20,899 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 bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a potted plant.

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Daniel

￥53,528

￥68,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Chance

￥40,217

￥53,955 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 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.

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

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

2 km from National Children’s Museum

Christian

￥75,682

￥87,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

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

The Wharf, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

Amanda M

￥47,874

￥61,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

16. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Erika

￥26,685

￥30,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

17. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.1 km from National Children’s Museum

Eric Ernest

￥34,353

￥39,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

18. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Stephanie

￥39,317

￥45,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Lindsay

￥29,650

￥34,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a chair, a bench, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and a variety of bottles.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and an American flag.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white tiled walls and a few lounge chairs.

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

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from National Children’s Museum

Sara

￥30,965

￥35,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 879 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

The Darcy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I definitely enjoyed my stay at The Darcy"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms the staff was amazing. Centrally located was great."

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful, the rooftop bar is really something to experience. Staff could not have been nicer. Property is beautiful, the room was great. Only Cons: — We must have accidentally booked a mobility accessible room and it did not have a tub. The issue was that the design of the shower made water leak out halfway through the bathroom floor. So we had to put towels down to create a barrier. —The rooms come within an espresso machine, instead of a regular coffee maker, but there’s no instructions on how to use it so I had to look up a YouTube video. Espresso is fancy, but I think most people would prefer a normal cup of coffee. —My husband was charged $5 for a Coke at the restaurant and then another $5 when it was refilled. So that was a bit meh. But otherwise was just a phenomenal location and the price was great! Walking distance to Old Ebbitt Grill and Hamilton. You can walk in heels to both those locations. Hotel is close to so so much if you are sightseeing! Also, if you do the Old Town Trolley tour, one of the stops is right around the corner from the hotel. And the old fashioned cars tours also pick up right there by the front of the hotel. It’s really a perfect place if you are a tourist!"

Arlo Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Our one night stay at Arlo was perfect as for the location. The room size was adequate and clean. It was good experience would use this hotel again definitely."

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"No breakfast. Room was extremely small. Tight space. But we rested ok because it was very clean and friendly staff."

Eaton DC

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot"

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A great location. Historic inn that has been upgraded. An incredibly helpful staff. Well located."

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Unexpected fees but otherwise nice"

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A city square with a large central plaza, historic buildings, and flags.

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A large historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by autumn trees and busy traffic.

Old Post Office Pavilion

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National Theatre

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at National Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Warner Theatre

10.0/10 (12 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Warner Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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White House Visitor Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Children's Museum?

National Children's Museum 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 349 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to National Children's Museum?

Adjacent to National Children's Museum, 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. Other good choices close by include Washington Plaza Hotel and Hamilton Hotel Washington DC.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Children's Museum?

Expedia has 349 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Children's Museum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near National Children's Museum.

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

For more information about updating your stay near National Children's Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near National Children's Museum?

National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and National Museum of Natural History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and St. John's Church are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at National Theatre, Warner Theatre, and Ford's Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to National Children's Museum?

Walk to nearby metro stations like McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for National Children’s Museum hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Conrad Washington, DC

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8. Phoenix Park Hotel

9. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

10. Arlo Washington DC

11. Hotel Hive

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

13. Riggs Washington DC

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

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

16. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

17. The Dupont Circle Hotel

18. ROOST White House

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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

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Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

The Darcy Hotel

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hotel Washington

Arlo Washington DC

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Eaton DC

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

The Westin DC Downtown

Other attractions near National Children’s Museum

Freedom Plaza

Old Post Office Pavilion

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

John A. Wilson Building

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

National Theatre

Warner Theatre

White House Visitor Center

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