The Best Hotels Closest to Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington for 2026

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

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.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

1. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Eugene

￥21,529

￥24,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

A lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Melissa

￥142,480

￥165,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A Victorian-style building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and wooden ladder.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, a kettle, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, a kettle, and a fire extinguisher. There are two windows with views of a balcony and buildings.

3. HighRoad Washington DC

1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rosa

￥11,246

￥14,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a kitchen area in the background.

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

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

4. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alan

￥37,519

￥43,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

5. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Elizabeth

￥39,481

￥45,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Damion

￥18,216

￥26,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

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

2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Randall

￥67,078

￥77,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

8. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Beth

￥19,091

￥22,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

9. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Lourdes Maria

￥43,064

￥49,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

10. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 2.3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Angela L

￥38,261

￥44,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern dining area with glass partitions, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a television screen displaying people.

A restaurant with a large window displaying the name "Kitchen & Bar 1310 by Jenn Crovato".

11. The Georgetown Inn

Georgetown, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Lynne

￥34,215

￥39,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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

12. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Satyendrakumar

￥21,109

￥24,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

13. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Claudia

￥19,966

￥27,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, and a large fire feature.

A ceiling with a unique circular mirror design and a framed artwork below.

A hotel entrance with a canopy sign, a glass door, and a brick-paved entrance area.

14. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Barbara

￥24,891

￥28,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a TV.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

15. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Richard

￥17,372

￥25,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wine cellar with glass walls, a wooden table, and chairs.

A long wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a piano, a wooden dining table with red vases, and a bench.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance and a covered area.

16. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexandra

￥49,396

￥57,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

The Quincy Hotel with outdoor seating, a modern facade, and a clear sky.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a large window with a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the street.

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Erion

￥21,151

￥24,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.

A spa area with multiple treatment beds aligned along a brick wall, each with a white cushion and surrounded by white flowers.

A long dining table set with candles, flowers, and chairs in a room with brick walls and large windows.

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, string lights, and greenery.

18. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Victor

￥78,764

￥91,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern kitchen with a large island, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern apartment with a balcony, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern living room with a large window, grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a plant.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, dark cabinets, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

19. Pure Voyage Shaw

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Dexter

￥17,037

￥81,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, green bar stools, and a view of buildings in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a dark wooden reception desk, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A bar area with a checkered floor, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a table with drinks, and a view of city buildings at dusk.

20. SIXTY DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.4 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Jasmin

￥28,607

￥39,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 299 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	9.6 Exceptional 205 reviews	View
HighRoad Washington DC	9.4 Exceptional 717 reviews	View
The Dupont Circle Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,324 reviews	View
Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 209 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Washington

8/10 Good

"Business friendly"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and pleasant stay."

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

8/10 Good

"d"

Washington Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"$25 amenity fee is obnoxious especially coming from Hilton."

Lyle Washington D.C.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and rooms. Great vibe. Nice neighborhood"

Hotel Lombardy

8/10 Good

"Stayed one night for business, location was great"

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"I was very happy to receive a complimentary upgrade to a king-size room. The room was spacious, clean, and the bedding was especially comfortable. The location is great. Overall, I had a very pleasant stay and really appreciated the upgrade."

The LINE Hotel DC

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing. Room was clean and spacious. Loved the vibe. Ate at the restaurant with my family and enjoyed everything."

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

8/10 Good

"The best part of the property was the staff, everyone was suppose nice and helpful. Also the hotel is in a great area with a lot of eateries, super close the theater district. My biggest critique would be the cleanliness of the rooms, they were generally clean however I can tell they don’t do deep cleans there were stains on some of the bench in the room and a smell that lacked freshness. Idk it just wasn’t the cleanness but it was fine for my short stay. I would stay again."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Smithsonian's National Zoo 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 235 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Smithsonian's National Zoo. Other good options within a short distance include The LINE Hotel DC and HighRoad Washington DC.

How many hotels are there near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smithsonian's National Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

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What can I see and do near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Phillips Collection, and National Geographic Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and Dunbar Hotel are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lincoln Theater, 9:30 Club, and Studio Theatre.

How can I get to Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Nearby metro stations include Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Smithsonian's National Zoo hotels

1. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

2. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

3. HighRoad Washington DC

4. The Dupont Circle Hotel

5. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

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

8. The River Inn

9. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. The Poppy Georgetown

11. The Georgetown Inn

12. Hotel Lombardy

13. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

15. The Darcy Hotel

16. Park Hyatt Washington

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

19. Pure Voyage Shaw

20. SIXTY DC

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Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Washington

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Washington Hilton

Lyle Washington D.C.

Hotel Lombardy

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

The LINE Hotel DC

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Other attractions near Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rock Creek Trail Exercise Course

Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe

Lost City Books

Tryst

DC Arts Center

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Mexican Cultural Institute

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