What is Anacostia like?

Anacostia is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants, sporting events and shopping. Make sure that you visit Frederick Douglass Historic Site and Avalon Playground as part of your Anacostia travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Anacostia area?

With 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Anacostia to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Anacostia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Anacostia.

What are the top things to see and do in Anacostia?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Anacostia are Frederick Douglass Historic Site and Avalon Playground. While you're out sightseeing in Washington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Union Station Shopping Center or Smithsonian Institution.

Top 10 Anacostia Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Anacostia

"Loved our stay!! "

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

"great stay."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Staff was super friendly and tge room was clean."

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Great hotel,Great Location, very clean modern Very helpful Staff. Would stay there again !!!"

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Clean, well located, and very friendly hotel staff! Would stay here again!"

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Rooms were nice and hotel was close to everything we wanted to visit. "

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Service and breakfast were excellent."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Wonderful place to stay!"

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

"The hotel was okay Good for a one night stay. "

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Had a wonderful stay "

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great stay!"

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4 Jul - 5 Jul

"It was a nice place to stay on our trip along the east-coast."

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

"Great stay. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Was a great stay"

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"Such a cute hotel and the area around it was nice "

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5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Exceptional staff, very clean, convenient and safe location. "

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

"Extremely good hotel"

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5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Quiet street, clean rooms with good amenities, close to the university campus, safe and plenty of restaurants around, and easy access to transportation."

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Nice place to stay "

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Great place to stay! "

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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Where to stay in Anacostia

Find the best Anacostia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Washington D.C.

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

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Northwest

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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Georgetown

Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Old Stone House or Washington Harbour.

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Capitol Hill

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

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Alexandria which includes heritage elements

Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

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Recent Reviews in Anacostia

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

5/5 Excellent

"Room was spacious and the staff there was helpful and friendly."

A verified traveller stayed at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Posted 1 day ago

5/5 Excellent

"The checkin staff at all times were friendly, professional, and helpful. I thought the location was the best part of the hotel because of it being next door to a number of the metro lines and so many restaurants and attractions nearby. I thought it was a very convenient location for my trip."

A verified traveller stayed at Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

Posted 2 days ago