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

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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 multi-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and a tea service set on a round table in a dining area with multiple tables and chairs.

A banquet hall with round tables, gold chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A room with a view of a bridge, a table with folded clothes, a candle, and a rack of suits.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

Michael

￥100,217

￥116,201 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 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 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

￥72,543

￥84,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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

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

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Erika

￥15,224

￥17,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table, and a large window.

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

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Maria

￥19,354

￥22,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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.

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Kristian

￥22,241

￥25,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

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

6. Conrad Washington, DC

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

Rita

￥53,643

￥62,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

7. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Alison

￥13,172

￥15,273 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.

8. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.6 km from National Museum of Natural History

David

￥18,324

￥26,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

9. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Terry

￥16,114

￥25,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

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

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

The Wharf, 1.3 km from National Museum of Natural History

Albert

￥41,026

￥53,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

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

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

Daniel

￥36,183

￥48,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

12. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.7 km from National Museum of Natural History

Chance

￥36,727

￥49,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

2.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Christian

￥75,763

￥87,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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

A pink building with a teal door, floral decorations, and a 'Sorry we're closed' sign.

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

14. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 2.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

Nanjibah

￥15,501

￥17,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

1.5 km from National Museum of Natural History

Darrel

￥15,026

￥17,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

16. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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

Lindsay

￥21,919

￥25,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and indoor plants.

A spacious lobby with a curved green sofa, wooden flooring, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a glass wall, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious indoor area with a large wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.

17. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

2.2 km from National Museum of Natural History

Benjamin

￥20,851

￥24,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 room with a sofa, a small round ottoman, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a pendant light.

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.

18. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.4 km from National Museum of Natural History

Jessica

￥23,251

￥26,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

19. Hotel Lombardy

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

Jason

￥16,951

￥19,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "Calvin" and a neon "ON AIR" sign.

A modern interior with tiered hanging lamps, seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A yoga studio with wooden flooring, black yoga mats, and a wall of green plants.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Eaton DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.3 km from National Museum of Natural History

Karen

￥18,071

￥27,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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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 2,405 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 229 reviews	View

Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel really nice and clean and walking distance to places"

The Henley Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is beautiful and the staff incredibly helpful. However, there was no information provided about the restaurant 's hour and offerings. When we wanted breakfast at 11 am, the restaurant was locked. It was only then we were told breakfast ended at 10:30, and lunch began at 11:30. I was a bit dismayed that our $354 room ended up being almost $500. A heads up about taxes and fees from Hotels.com would have been helpful."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, staff, staff. The staff, everyday during my stay made it a wonderful experience, I had to be at the hotel itself more than anticipated and they went above and beyond to be helpful. From the doorman, bellhop, desk check in, to the bartender. It was an awesome experience and I hope to return again. Thank the staff again for me, just let them know it was the guy with the huge long grey fuz jacket, they will remember! Keep that staff at all costs! Forgot the managers, they are all awesome and helpful as well! Excellent team at this time!"

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Always a fantastic experience. Great hotel great location great staff!"

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay overall! Only thing was the bar was very expensive. Two 12oz domestic beers was $26.40. That’s absurd for any place. Luckily they give you $20 toward food and beverages and I only had 2 drinks."

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."

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We asked for an early check in and they made it happen! The room was clean. Overall, we were very satisfied."

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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. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Conrad Washington, DC

7. Hotel Hive

8. Phoenix Park Hotel

9. Arlo Washington DC

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

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

12. Riggs Washington DC

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

14. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

15. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

16. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

17. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

18. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

19. Hotel Lombardy

20. Eaton DC

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Top National Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Arlo Washington DC

The Henley Park Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Westin DC Downtown

Conrad Washington, DC

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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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