⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Kennedy Center for 2026

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A grand hotel atrium with a high glass ceiling, multiple floors, and an American flag.

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

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

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.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Jeffrey

S$938

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A building with a stone facade, a large tree, and a flag.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

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, 2 km from Kennedy Center

andrew

S$693

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious conference room with round tables and chairs, large windows offering a city view, and a modern chandelier.

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Nancy

S$222

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Maria

S$181

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

5. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.2 km from Kennedy Center

Alvaro A

S$550

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

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

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from Kennedy Center

Irina

S$554

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

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

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.

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Kennedy Center

Kristian

S$222

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Kennedy Center

Andrew

S$769

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

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

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Melissa

S$1,799

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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 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.

10. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.5 km from Kennedy Center

Hannah

S$134

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, ample counter space, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a television on a wooden stand.

An outdoor patio with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a built-in fire feature.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

2 km from Kennedy Center

GYEONGHEE

S$200

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

12. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Maria

S$274

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

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

13. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from Kennedy Center

charles

S$169

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

1.1 km from Kennedy Center

Christian

S$709

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A balcony with a view of city buildings, a wooden chair, a cushioned chair, and a small table with a cup.

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

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.

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Kennedy Center

Scott

S$297

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from Kennedy Center

Stephanie

S$265

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge on the upper level.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

17. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Vanessa

S$308

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

18. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.5 km from Kennedy Center

David

S$276

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

19. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 0.9 km from Kennedy Center

Bruno

S$398

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

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 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 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.

20. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.5 km from Kennedy Center

Scott

S$505

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kennedy Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key	9.6 Exceptional 416 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 363 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff were all helpful and kind. The apartment was clean and bed was very comfortable. It was so nice to have a kitchen where I could make breakfast! Would absolutely stay again!"

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a cool stay"

Hotel Hive

10/10 Excellent

"Quick one night stay for work but if I am in the area I will definitely stay again."

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"G"

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is really nice & conveniently located."

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and location. Breakfast was good too!"

Other attractions near Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater

After visiting Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Visit the notable monuments and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.

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Opera House

You can get tickets for a performance at Opera House on your trip to Washington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this walkable area.

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Don Quixote Statue

You can find out about the history of Washington when you stop by Don Quixote Statue. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

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Market 5 Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Market 5 Gallery during your travels in Washington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

Learn about the local history of Washington when you spend time at Water Gate at the Watergate Complex. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.

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Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

Catch an event at Charles E. Smith Athletic Center during your trip to Washington. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting St. Mary's Episcopal Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kennedy Center?

Kennedy Center 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, take a look at the 213 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Kennedy Center?

Adjacent to Kennedy Center, The Watergate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include State Plaza Hotel and The River Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kennedy Center?

Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kennedy Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kennedy Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kennedy Center.

What can I see and do near Kennedy Center?

DAR Museum, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Geographic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like White House, National Academy of Sciences and World Bank are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, DAR Constitution Hall and National Theatre.

How can I get to Kennedy Center?

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 venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Kennedy Center hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

8. The Hay-Adams

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. Hotel Hive

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

12. Lyle Washington D.C.

13. The River Inn

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

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

16. ROOST White House

17. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

18. The Poppy Georgetown

19. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

20. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

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Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

Hotel Lombardy

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hotel Hive

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Yours Truly DC, Vignette Collection by IHG

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

Other attractions near Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater

Opera House

Don Quixote Statue

Market 5 Gallery

Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Frequently asked questions