What is Southwest Federal Center like?

Travelers to the Southwest Federal Center neighborhood in Washington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Southwest Federal Center travel tips? Be sure to check out L'Enfant Plaza and Museum of the Bible while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Southwest Federal Center?

Based on our traveler data, citizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay in Southwest Federal Center. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Museum of the Bible, and it offers 2 restaurants and a fitness center. Another good option for your stay in the area is Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf .

How many hotels are there in the Southwest Federal Center area?

Expedia has 6 Southwest Federal Center hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Federal Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Southwest Federal Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Southwest Federal Center?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Southwest Federal Center, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Washington neighborhood?

National Air and Space Museum, Enid A. Haupt Garden, and United States Botanic Garden are family favorites to check out in Southwest Federal Center. As you're discovering the neighborhood, L'Enfant Plaza and Museum of the Bible are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favorite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as White House, Capital One Arena, and Union Station Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Washington, Benjamin Banneker Park and Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Southwest Federal Center and the greater Washington area?

If you want to see more of the city, L'Enfant Plaza Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Federal Center Station and Smithsonian Station.

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1. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center

Lindsay

￥34,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

2. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Southwest Federal Center

Kyle

￥35,690 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.

3. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center

Mikhail

￥69,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

4. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Southwest Federal Center

Rachel

￥31,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.

5. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center

Jeff

￥23,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern conference room with a long table, several chairs, and a fruit bowl.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Southwest Federal Center

Casey

￥41,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a river with boats.

7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 0.7 km from Southwest Federal Center

John

￥28,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a staircase.

8. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center

James

￥20,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, elegant seating, and classical architecture.

9. Hotel Washington

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center

Amy

￥54,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The exterior of the State Plaza Hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a landscaped entrance area with potted plants and a metal railing.

10. State Plaza Hotel

Foggy Bottom, 2.6 km from Southwest Federal Center

Timothy

￥21,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.9 km from Southwest Federal Center

Sara

￥36,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center

deborah

￥35,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern restaurant with a long communal table and blue cushioned chairs.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

4.3 km from Southwest Federal Center

KAREN

￥24,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

14. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center

Mary

￥32,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The exterior of Capitol Hill Hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance and a red bicycle parked outside.

15. Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill, 1.5 km from Southwest Federal Center

John

￥32,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows with a city view.

16. Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2 km from Southwest Federal Center

Jonathan

￥32,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

17. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.6 km from Southwest Federal Center

Clinton

￥32,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

18. YOTEL Washington DC, Select by Hilton

Northwest, 1.4 km from Southwest Federal Center

kimberly

￥34,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

19. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

2.2 km from Southwest Federal Center

Erika

￥23,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and modern lighting.

20. AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

4.1 km from Southwest Federal Center

Shannon

￥28,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels in Southwest Federal Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,089 reviews	View
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,264 reviews	View
citizenM Washington DC Capitol	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 3,383 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,608 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Find the best Southwest Federal Center areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The United States Capitol building with classical architecture, including columns and detailed sculptures.

Downtown Washington D.C.

Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.

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Northwest

Discover the heart of Washington, D.C. in this bustling quadrant, home to the central business district, Federal Triangle, and northern National Mall museums. Explore college campuses, catch a game at Capital One Arena, or visit the National Cathedral and Rock Creek Park. Enjoy seamless connectivity with all six Metro lines and numerous bus options.

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Georgetown

Historic landmarks and a bustling commercial district await, with high-end shops, bars, and restaurants at Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Enjoy waterfront dining at Washington Harbour or explore the scenic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

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Old Town Alexandria

Discover well-preserved late-18th and early-19th century urban architecture in this National Historic Landmark District. Explore the commercial center around S. Washington Street and King Street, featuring notable buildings like the Art Deco Virginia Public Service building.

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Dupont Circle

Embassies and think tanks abound in this area, where visitors can enjoy the Dupont Circle Fountain, historic Anderson House, and diverse dining options. Easily accessible via the Red Line Metro station.

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Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

10/10 Excellent

"My weekend staycation was wonderful, the staff was A1 10 out of 10. I didn’t catch the young lady’s name who checked me in but she was awesome. Lovely was top tier!! Her welcoming energy and helpful nature was wonderful. The room was clean and cool, a bit small but perfect for a single traveler or couple. I will definitely recommend a stay at the NOMA location."

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"If you are looking for a hotel in downtown DC for a reasonable price, then this would be ideal. The room itself was very small and not your average/typical size hotel room, if you are staying for the weekend, it can be loud at night because you have the rooftop bar/restaurant. This is more of a hotel for the younger/partying type. I stayed for one night . The bed was not comfortable, I had to request a blanket because it was cold and blanket on the bed was light."

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Our top choices for Southwest Federal Center hotels

1. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

2. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

5. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

8. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

9. Hotel Washington

10. State Plaza Hotel

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

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

14. Phoenix Park Hotel

15. Capitol Hill Hotel

16. Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

17. Arlo Washington DC

18. YOTEL Washington DC, Select by Hilton

19. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

20. AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

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