The Best Hotels Closest to National Museum of Natural History in Washington for 2026

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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a minibar, and a glass wall with a view.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with blue curtains.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

Michael

￥127,982

￥148,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.9 km from National Museum of Natural History

andrew

￥74,693

￥86,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.8 km from National Museum of Natural History

Maria

￥26,036

￥30,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

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

4. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Erika

￥26,557

￥30,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop bar with a panoramic city view, featuring a bar counter, seating area, and umbrellas.

A modern glass building with a reflective facade, a landscaped area with trimmed bushes, and a clear sky.

A coffee station with a coffee maker, a cup, and a box labeled "CONRAD".

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weights.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from National Museum of Natural History

David

￥54,957

￥63,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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 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.

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Dawn

￥30,039

￥34,830 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 hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

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

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from National Museum of Natural History

Irina

￥55,012

￥70,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

8. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Miranda

￥14,756

￥17,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.6 km from National Museum of Natural History

Maura

￥23,018

￥31,748 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.

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.

10. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Terry

￥22,047

￥32,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

11. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

deborah

￥24,977

￥35,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

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

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1 km from National Museum of Natural History

Daniel

￥40,152

￥52,721 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 long dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glassware, flanked by blue upholstered chairs.

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

A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.7 km from National Museum of Natural History

Chance

￥40,263

￥54,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

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

14. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from National Museum of Natural History

Stephanie

￥39,362

￥45,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating 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.

15. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 0.8 km from National Museum of Natural History

Lindsay

￥25,795

￥29,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large spiral wall art, and a spacious marble floor.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table and multiple seating areas, large windows, and a modern interior design.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Darrel

￥23,870

￥27,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

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

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

The Wharf, 1.3 km from National Museum of Natural History

John

￥47,898

￥61,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, a small water feature, and a view of a body of water and greenery in the background.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, glass facade, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A marina with boats docked, a river, and a modern building with glass windows.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a podium at the front.

18. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

Madelyn

￥21,657

￥25,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a modern glass facade, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.

A hotel room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a TV, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and built-in microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

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

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Sara

￥29,684

￥34,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, colorful cushions, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

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

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

20. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 2.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

WAIITI

￥19,760

￥22,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of Natural History

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 355 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,409 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 880 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Cute vibe. Walkable to the arena and other points of interest."

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"I've stayed here several times and the staff is excellent every time I go! They are helpful, accomodating and pleasant. The hotel itself is beautiful but I think it is starting to show signs of being dated. There aren't many amenties but there are spaces to work and a restuarant to eat. Most things are walkable from the hotel. Standard rooms are an okay stay but I would recommend upgrading if you can."

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. The staff were very friendly."

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was not good at all! Not many different varieties scramble eggs smelled …"

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Super helpful staff including check-in and room services. Room was clean and the location to The Anthem and the Mall was phenomenal. Breakfast was fabulous and the entire dining staff was attentive and friendly. I would definitely choose to stay here again. Only a handful of metro stops from Reagan airport to the hotel which rests above the L’Enfant station. Stayed multiple nights and days and they didn’t miss a beat or an opportunity to make the stay wonderful!"

JW Marriott Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Restaurant pricing is high. Lounge pricing is high."

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay here! At first, I was concerned that it was going to be noisy because my room was off of the central atrium, but it was not. My room was a nice size, and having a desk I could work at was great. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!"

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A calm river reflecting trees and a tall monument.

National Mall

9.4/10 (20,772 reviews)

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

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A modern building with a reflective facade and a sign reading "The Star-Spangled Banner".

National Museum of American History

9.2/10 (1,355 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of American History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture

Explore the great outdoors at Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture, a lovely green space in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Pollinator Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Pollinator Garden, a lovely green space in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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National Sculpture Garden

Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to National Sculpture Garden. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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Discovery Theater

Enjoy a show at Discovery Theater, a storied theater in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Andrew Jackson Downing Urn

Explore the great outdoors at Andrew Jackson Downing Urn, a lovely green space in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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S. Dillon Ripley Center

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at S. Dillon Ripley Center during your travels in Washington. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of Natural History?

National Museum of Natural History 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 326 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near National Museum of Natural History?

CitizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from National Museum of Natural History. Other good choices within a short distance include Moxy Washington DC Downtown and Hamilton Hotel Washington DC.

How many hotels will I be able to find near National Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 326 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near National Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Museum of Natural History?

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What can I see and do near National Museum of Natural History?

Study the collections at Smithsonian National Postal Museum, National Museum of American History, or National Museum of African Art. Sights like White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and National Building Museum are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Ford's Theater, National Theatre, and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to National Museum of Natural History?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for National Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

8. Hotel Hive

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

10. Arlo Washington DC

11. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

13. Riggs Washington DC

14. ROOST White House

15. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

16. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

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

18. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

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

20. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

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Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

The Westin DC Downtown

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

JW Marriott Washington DC

Conrad Washington, DC

Other attractions near National Museum of Natural History

National Mall

National Museum of American History

Captain Nathan Hale Sculpture

Pollinator Garden

National Sculpture Garden

Discovery Theater

Andrew Jackson Downing Urn

S. Dillon Ripley Center

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