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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 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.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.2 km from National Geographic Museum

andrew

￥81,392

￥94,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

A luxurious living room with a white sofa, blue and gold accents, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

William James

￥127,334

￥147,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

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

3. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

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

Gary

￥66,687

￥83,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

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

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.1 km from National Geographic Museum

Yonatan

￥62,126

￥77,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 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.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

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

David

￥62,700

￥72,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.4 km from National Geographic Museum

Drew

￥29,534

￥34,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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.

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.

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Dawn

￥28,519

￥33,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1.6 km from National Geographic Museum

Melissa

￥213,114

￥247,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 building with brick walls, large windows, and outdoor seating.

9. HighRoad Washington DC

1.7 km from National Geographic Museum

David Michael

￥14,000

￥18,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

10. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 1.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Chance

￥46,146

￥60,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

11. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.3 km from National Geographic Museum

Catherine

￥25,365

￥25,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 2.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Mikhail

￥54,679

￥69,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

13. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 0.7 km from National Geographic Museum

Tracy

￥36,491

￥42,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

14. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 1.4 km from National Geographic Museum

John

￥28,557

￥33,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

15. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 2.1 km from National Geographic Museum

Deondra

￥21,736

￥37,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

16. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 1.9 km from National Geographic Museum

Bruno

￥57,879

￥67,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a door marked "8081".

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

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.

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1 km from National Geographic Museum

Scott

￥45,591

￥52,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 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 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.

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

0.9 km from National Geographic Museum

Christian

￥94,211

￥109,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 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.

19. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 1 km from National Geographic Museum

Bhim

￥25,008

￥28,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

20. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.5 km from National Geographic Museum

Angela L

￥47,623

￥55,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to National Geographic Museum

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The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 876 reviews	View

Top National Geographic Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"Vintage property. Excellent location. Loved the history behind the building. Linens and beds are extremely comfortable."

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"Fair is the word I use I had good amenities"

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and business friendly"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and nice"

District Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Old , but clean"

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

10/10 Excellent

"Excelent, clean and cozy room."

Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

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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 692 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 692 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 Dupont Circle are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, Warner Theatre, and National 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. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

4. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

9. HighRoad Washington DC

10. Riggs Washington DC

11. Hotel Hive

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

13. The Dupont Circle Hotel

14. The River Inn

15. Arlo Washington DC

16. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

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

19. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

20. The Poppy Georgetown

Compare popular hotels close to National Geographic Museum

Top National Geographic Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lombardy

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Washington Plaza Hotel

District Hotel

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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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