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A round table set with fine china and teapots, surrounded by plush chairs, in an outdoor setting with cherry blossoms and a classical building in the background.

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

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative lamps.

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

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from Friendship Arch

Jeffrey

￥99,393

￥115,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

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.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.5 km from Friendship Arch

andrew

￥71,947

￥83,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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.

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

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 0.7 km from Friendship Arch

Erika

￥15,099

￥17,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by foliage and illuminated by decorative lights.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a polished wooden floor.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.3 km from Friendship Arch

Rita

￥53,202

￥61,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

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.

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Friendship Arch

Kristian

￥19,531

￥22,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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

A luxurious lobby with ornate ceiling designs, a patterned carpet, and classic furniture.

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

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from Friendship Arch

Irina

￥51,924

￥66,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen, and a living room with a large TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table with chairs, a large window, and a mirror.

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Friendship Arch

Maria

￥19,168

￥22,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A balcony with a view of the Washington Monument and the White House.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 km from Friendship Arch

Andrew

￥81,416

￥94,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a table with snacks, and a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A table with a glass enclosure containing a fire, marshmallows, and a glass of wine.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 2 km from Friendship Arch

Daniel

￥29,930

￥40,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a brick wall, and a large window.

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.

10. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.5 km from Friendship Arch

Karaboon

￥15,981

￥24,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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."

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a city view.

11. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.1 km from Friendship Arch

David

￥18,160

￥26,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

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

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1 km from Friendship Arch

deborah

￥20,236

￥29,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

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

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.

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.4 km from Friendship Arch

Jeffrey A.

￥36,425

￥49,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

14. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.1 km from Friendship Arch

Maria

￥24,284

￥33,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Friendship Arch

Scott

￥31,493

￥36,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

The Wharf, 2.3 km from Friendship Arch

Albert

￥40,002

￥52,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

17. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from Friendship Arch

Stephanie

￥28,095

￥32,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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.

A red building with a black and white checkered floor, a white door with the number 1808, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and potted plants.

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

18. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Friendship Arch

Scott

￥53,496

￥62,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a variety of decorative elements including hanging lamps and a bookshelf.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern breakfast bar with a checkered floor, glass display cases, and a variety of food items.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and shelves with various items.

19. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 1.6 km from Friendship Arch

Julia

￥13,961

￥16,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 1.8 km from Friendship Arch

Lindsay

￥21,739

￥25,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Friendship Arch

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,414 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 882 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 230 reviews	View

Top Friendship Arch Hotel Reviews

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Good stay"

Eaton DC

10/10 Excellent

"Lydia was great at the front desk"

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I spent the weekend here to celebrate my birthday and Bya was amazing. We received great customer service from here and she even upgraded our suite with a complimentary later checkout. She was very wonderful and we will be returning because of her. Thanks Bya!!!"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"Good experience nice and clean hotel"

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

8/10 Good

"Convenient location and helpful staff. My shower did not function when I arrived (no water at all!). That was inconvenient for much of the early part of my stay."

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay for a few days in the Dc area. The staff - especially concierge were kind and welcoming and we enjoyed getting breakfast room service. We also enjoyed the byredo bathroom supplies and the hotel in general as well as proximity to metro DC area."

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property- AC never misses a beat !"

Other attractions near Friendship Arch

A modern urban street with a large building featuring advertisements for Lexus and Vida.

Capital One Arena

9.0/10 (8,291 reviews)

Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

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National Portrait Gallery

Featuring the most comprehensive array of portraits in the world, this majestic gallery preserves the physical essences of famous figures from over the centuries.

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Chinatown Archway

8.4/10 (115 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Chinatown Archway, an entertaining place to visit in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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Calvary Baptist Church

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

After visiting Calvary Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art scene.

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Regal Gallery Place

You can take time to visit Regal Gallery Place during your travels to Washington. Amble within Chinatown or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Sixth & I

Enjoy an outing to Sixth & I during your stay in Washington. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Sixth and I Historic Synagogue

8.0/10 (59 reviews)

After visiting Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Friendship Arch?

Friendship Arch 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 547 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Friendship Arch?

Adjacent to Friendship Arch, Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Washington Plaza Hotel and Moxy Washington DC Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Friendship Arch?

Expedia has 547 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Friendship Arch.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Friendship Arch.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Friendship Arch or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Friendship Arch?

Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Building Museum, and National Law Enforcement Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and St. John's Church to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Ford's Theater, Warner Theatre, and National Theatre.

How can I get to Friendship Arch?

You can access metro transit at McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Friendship Arch hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

8. The Hay-Adams

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

10. Arlo Washington DC

11. Phoenix Park Hotel

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

13. Riggs Washington DC

14. Lyle Washington D.C.

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

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

17. ROOST White House

18. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

19. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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Top Friendship Arch Hotel Reviews

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Eaton DC

The Westin DC Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

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

Conrad Washington, DC

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center

Other attractions near Friendship Arch

Capital One Arena

National Portrait Gallery

Chinatown Archway

Calvary Baptist Church

Regal Gallery Place

Sixth & I

Sixth and I Historic Synagogue

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

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