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

1. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
3.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,599 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a great location."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥31,364
￥36,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
A rooftop pool area with multiple seating arrangements, a swimming pool, and a view of surrounding buildings.

2. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
3.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,868 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥26,748
￥31,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

3. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
4.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,258 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Lindsay
The price is ￥33,613
￥38,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.

4. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
4.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,389 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was fantastic."
United States
Chandler
The price is ￥24,057
￥27,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

5. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,091 reviews)
"Very pleasant experience with Potomac Hotel. Clean, friendly staff, excellent food"
United States
Mikhail
The price is ￥61,406
￥77,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a TV.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
3.0 star property
Southwest Federal Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location. No complaints."
United States
Casey
The price is ￥35,899
￥41,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a river with boats.

7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
3.5 star property
The Wharf, 0.7 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,206 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥24,690
￥28,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and an American flag.

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Washington D.C., 1.9 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,504 reviews)
"great place to stay"
United States
Sara
The price is ￥33,344
￥38,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

9. Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC
4.0 star property
Northwest, 1.6 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,099 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Great location… would definitely stay again and the staff are so nice!"
United States
Deondra
The price is ￥24,835
￥35,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Arlo Washington DC
A modern bar area with a marble column, wooden bar stools, and a long counter.

10. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4.0 star property
Downtown Washington D.C., 2.2 km from Southwest Federal Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,612 reviews)
"Great restaurant connected to the hotel , the food was amazing."
United States
Shavariah
The price is ￥26,459
￥35,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
A modern restaurant with a long communal table and blue cushioned chairs.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,261 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
KAREN
The price is ￥25,693
￥29,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA
A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large artwork on the wall.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,802 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Morne De
The price is ￥23,907
￥27,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
A person sitting on a leather couch with a magazine, a vase of flowers, and a wooden cabinet in the background.

13. Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC
3.0 star property
Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.4 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,077 reviews)
"Great choice for stay in Washington, and near to restaurant, metro station, amenities."
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥30,467
￥35,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC
A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, each with a bottle of water.

14. Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Logan Circle, 2.5 km from Southwest Federal Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,433 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful."
United States
Sherry
The price is ￥17,410
￥20,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Washington Plaza Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.

15. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.5 star property
Northwest, 1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,725 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Great staff."
United States
Janet
The price is ￥29,443
￥40,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
The exterior of Capitol Hill Hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved entrance and a red bicycle parked outside.

16. Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill Hotel
4.0 star property
Capitol Hill, 1.5 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,435 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location. My preferred place to stay in DC."
United States
John
The price is ￥27,941
￥37,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Capitol Hill Hotel
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, elegant seating, and classical architecture.

17. Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington
5.0 star property
Downtown Washington D.C., 1.7 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,487 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and great location!"
Canada
Amy
The price is ￥40,206
￥54,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Washington
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.

18. State Plaza Hotel

State Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
Foggy Bottom, 2.6 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,045 reviews)
"Great location would stay here again."
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥21,524
￥24,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
State Plaza Hotel

19. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Southwest Federal Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,247 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were absolutely amazing! Would definitely stay here again when we come back."
United States
Samuel
The price is ￥25,481
￥29,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows with a city view.

20. Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
2 km from Southwest Federal Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,843 reviews)
"Great staff, nice rooms and great location!"
United States
Inna
The price is ￥26,906
￥31,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in Southwest Federal Center

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,091 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,258 reviews
View
A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
3,389 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,599 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a TV.
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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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.
Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce
Open Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce

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.

A large stone statue of a man in a suit with arms crossed, set against a clear sky.

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.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a gated entrance, and a well-maintained garden with benches.

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.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial with a large Masonic symbol, a statue, and a grand building with columns.
Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Open Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association

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.

A fountain with a statue of a figure, surrounded by trees and benches in a park.

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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Frequently asked questions

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. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG and 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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