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 formal dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by elegant chairs and a decorative centerpiece.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

Michael

￥113,774

￥131,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

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, 1.9 km from National Museum of Natural History

andrew

￥74,702

￥86,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Erika

￥23,371

￥27,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a seating area.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Maria

￥26,023

￥30,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

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

David

￥54,936

￥63,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A grand hotel entrance with a marquee sign, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

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

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

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

Irina

￥54,991

￥70,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Dawn

￥26,406

￥30,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

A staircase with a brick wall, metal railing, and potted plants.

8. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Alison

￥12,880

￥14,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

9. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Terry

￥22,048

￥32,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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."

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.6 km from National Museum of Natural History

Maura

￥22,894

￥31,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

11. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

deborah

￥23,387

￥33,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a potted plant.

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

￥40,137

￥52,701 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 bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

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

￥40,268

￥54,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

14. ROOST White House

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

Stephanie

￥34,788

￥40,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

15. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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

Lindsay

￥25,786

￥29,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

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

The Wharf, 1.3 km from National Museum of Natural History

Amanda M

￥47,880

￥61,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and candles on tables.

A bar area with multiple chairs, a counter with bottles, and tables with candles.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

17. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.1 km from National Museum of Natural History

XUEMEI

￥19,769

￥22,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern reception area with a digital display showcasing a building's interior and exterior.

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Darrel

￥23,861

￥27,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a reception desk, and a large window with a view of trees and buildings.

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.

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

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

Sara

￥29,673

￥34,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "HYATT house".

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

20. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

Madelyn

￥22,597

￥26,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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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
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,413 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 880 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing, so friendly. Breakfast was wonderful, and a good way to save on a meal every day, plus the breakfast staff was so helpful and just energetic and a joy. And honestly the bartender was probably my favorite person, he was so friendly, always made sure to put the games on (it was MLB playoffs and NFL season). And on the other side, I kept telling housekeeping they didn’t need to take care of things, but we kept coming home to a refreshed room. I was above and beyond satisfied with our stay. Not to mention it is well positioned to acces all of the DC sights and restaurants."

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"The bar was closed upstairs until our last night. It great food options close."

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"my stay at the Arlo was extraordinarily easy ,comfortable, clean , modernized... the staff are knowledgeable , friendly, happy amazing helpful! Come be a part of it all!"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

8/10 Good

"Staff was amazing…property could use some updating"

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience at this hotel! Everything was absolutely perfect, and we couldn't have asked for a better stay. The room service was excellent, and the entire staff was incredibly kind, friendly, and always willing to help. Their hospitality truly made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout our stay. The complimentary breakfast was fantastic, and having coffee and tea available 24/7 was such a thoughtful and convenient touch! The air conditioning worked perfectly. Another great feature was having a microwave in the room, which was incredibly useful for heating up leftovers. The location was also excellent, making it easy and convenient to get around and explore the area. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well organized, and the exceptional service made our stay even more enjoyable. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fantastic experience!"

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

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!"

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.

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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. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

8. Hotel Hive

9. Arlo Washington DC

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

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

17. Hotel Lombardy

18. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

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

20. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

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Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Arlo Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

The Westin DC Downtown

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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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