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An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a unique ceiling design.

A gym with exercise equipment and potted plants.

A modern bar area with a unique cloud-shaped light fixture, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

1. The Satire, Autograph Collection

Old Town North, 0.8 mi from Athenaeum

Amish

£244

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large potted plants.

A modern bar area with round tables and bar stools, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A spacious living area with large windows, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a red armchair.

2. The Westin Alexandria Old Town

Eisenhower East, 1.3 mi from Athenaeum

JOHN

£131

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A brick building with a clock, outdoor seating, and a sign that reads 'ARCHER HOTEL.'

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

A restaurant interior with geometric patterned walls, wooden tables, and benches.

3. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria, 0.8 mi from Athenaeum

Nathan

£196

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, string lights, and a seating area.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa, wooden coffee tables, and a patterned rug. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a body of water with a bridge.

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

4. Hyatt Place National Harbor

1.9 mi from Athenaeum

DARLENE

£150

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a seating area, and a large potted plant.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a unique chandelier.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A brick building with a sign reading "HERON" above the entrance. There are potted plants in front of the entrance.

5. Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton

Old Town Alexandria, 0.3 mi from Athenaeum

Chloe

£221

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a television screen.

A white van parked in front of a building with a sign reading "Marriott Residence Inn 1456."

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

6. Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street by Marriott

Eisenhower East, 0.9 mi from Athenaeum

Shaun

£149

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by brick buildings, offering a view of a body of water.

A modern living room with a brick wall, large windows, a brown leather sofa, a blue armchair, a round wooden coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and pendant lighting.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, blue upholstered seating, and decorative wall art.

7. Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria by IHG

Old Town Alexandria, 0.1 mi from Athenaeum

Camille

£216

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, a waterfall feature in the background, and a brick wall on one side.

A multi-story building with a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a patterned rug, and a view through the glass doors.

A formal dining table set with multiple wine glasses, plates, and blue candle holders.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town

Old Town Alexandria, 1 mi from Athenaeum

James J

£143

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bakery counter with a sign that reads "BAKERY" and a sign that says "CAUTION SURFACES."

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a large window with a view of a park, and a framed picture of a lake.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table.

A swimming pool adjacent to a hotel with a modern design, a covered area with seating, and a clear sky.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

1.2 mi from Athenaeum

Katia

£98

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a curved ceiling design.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, situated near a body of water with a dock and an American flag.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned rug.

10. Residence Inn National Harbor Washington, DC Area

1.9 mi from Athenaeum

Harry

£194

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, built-in shelves, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest

Eisenhower East, 1.7 mi from Athenaeum

Stephanie

£111

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a spacious lobby, and a view of the surrounding area.

A casino entrance with a modern design, featuring a large sign and decorative metalwork.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern reception area with a large abstract wall art, a reception desk, and a view of the interior space.

12. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino

1.9 mi from Athenaeum

Leon

£261

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows providing natural light.

A brick building with a covered outdoor seating area, wooden tables, and chairs.

A luxurious living room with a green sofa, a round armchair, and a fireplace.

A room with a decorative console table, a vase, a small potted plant, and a chair with a cushion.

13. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

Old Town Alexandria, 0.2 mi from Athenaeum

Mark

£215

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a marble floor.

A dining table set with various dishes, wine bottles, and glasses, with a vase of flowers in the center, in a room with large windows and red chairs.

A beach with a Ferris wheel in the background, a tent, and a statue.

A multi-story building with a prominent "Hyatt Centric" sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

14. Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria, 0.9 mi from Athenaeum

Devon

£148

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hallway with a staircase, a bench, a table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the walls.

A building with a wooden door, a window, and a sign on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

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

15. Kasa Del Ray Alexandria

Del Ray, 1.9 mi from Athenaeum

Marquita

£102

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern entrance, large columns, and a well-lit facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a small table, a yellow chair, a white bathtub, and a window with blinds.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG

Belle Haven, 1.9 mi from Athenaeum

Betty

£102

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent sign for Springhill Suites by Marriott. It features a well-lit entrance with a covered area, a brick facade, and a landscaped front yard.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and dining space.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a changing room.

17. SpringHill Suites Alexandria

Belle Haven, 1.9 mi from Athenaeum

Jose Luis Gonzalez

£110

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and a TV.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a large window providing natural light.

18. Holiday Inn Alexandria at Carlyle by IHG

Eisenhower East, 1.7 mi from Athenaeum

Ashwin

£139

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

A power strip with a plug-in label and a USB port on a wooden surface.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a sign indicating free Wi-Fi, and a coffee station with various beverages.

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a sidewalk.

19. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Alexandria

Belle Haven, 1.6 mi from Athenaeum

steve

£70

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a white facade, a central entrance with glass doors, and brickwork on the sides.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A building with a sign reading "n. Virginia Lodge".

A living room with two patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

20. The Virginia Lodge

Huntington, 1.8 mi from Athenaeum

Derrick

£57

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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The Satire, Autograph Collection	9.6 Exceptional 916 reviews	View
The Westin Alexandria Old Town	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria	9.4 Exceptional 1,396 reviews	View
Hyatt Place National Harbor	9.4 Exceptional 2,482 reviews	View
Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 685 reviews	View

Top Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The King Street House by Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing. Loved it. Would totally recommend it for singles or couples traveling."

The Westin Alexandria Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

8/10 Good

"Very nice day for my first Hilton"

The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"I liked that the restaurant served food extremely fast even with crowds"

Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town/King St. Metro

10/10 Excellent

"Warm welcome by Jane Helpful and gracious Betty offered breakfast for visiting grandson. Also secured late checkout Clean quiet room Location is very convenient"

Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room."

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

10/10 Excellent

"we have stayed in this hotel many,many times - as always outstanding staff/clean room and great amenities"

Old Town Metro Fenced Yard Walkable 2 King Beds Townhome

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely the perfect home ,if you want to stay in the Alexandria/DC area. We hopped on the train into DC , just 1 block walk to metro. We went to the King street Farmers market in Alexandria, walked the steet into the shops , had lunch at a local place . Took the metro ito Arlington Cemetery, amazing place to see. The house has 2 - comfortable king beds, 1 comfortable queen room - washer / dryer . - We used IT daily. Stocked with suplies ,in kitchen and bathrooms . We loved it , ! Also, the local swimming pool is right behind the house , for just 3 dollars (senior,price) was able to use pool All day, cone and go as you please ! Perfect for families with kids. THE waterfront is at end if King Street, and you can hop on the water taxi there. Orctake a evening dinner cruise . WE CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE ON THE EAST COAST . ! ONE NOTE , the traffic is crazy busy SO expect extra tavel time if you take your car . My favorite thing was the Gorge Washington's Mount Vernon. one last mention-the host was kind enough to call , and say Hello . 懶"

Modern 4BR Getaway 3 Min to Old Town 1 Mil to Waterfront Walk to Metro

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect! The set-up was adorable and the host was very communicative."

Other attractions near Athenaeum

A red brick building with a clock tower and a weather vane.

Alexandria City Hall

8.8/10 (350 reviews)

After visiting Alexandria City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

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A historic building with American flags, a church spire, and a brick courtyard.

Market Square

9.2/10 (366 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Market Square. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the notable monuments in the area.

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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Alexandria. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its waterfront.

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Old Presbyterian Meeting House

You can find out about the history of Alexandria with a visit to Old Presbyterian Meeting House. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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John Carlyle House

8.4/10 (71 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Alexandria when you stop by John Carlyle House. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Alexandria Archaeology Museum

9.0/10 (35 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Alexandria Archaeology Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alexandria. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Torpedo Factory Art Center

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Torpedo Factory Art Center during your stay in Alexandria. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its waterfront.

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Gadsby's Tavern Museum

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alexandria. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Athenaeum?

Athenaeum is located in a historic area of Alexandria known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 379 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Athenaeum?

Adjacent to Athenaeum, Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Athenaeum?

Expedia has 379 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Athenaeum.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Athenaeum.

What can I see and do near Athenaeum?

United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum, National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum and Harmony Hall feature captivating exhibits. John Carlyle House, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Lyceum are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Birchmere and Signature Theatre.

How can I get to Athenaeum?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Athenaeum is easy. Make your way to King Street Station to catch metro transport. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Alexandria Station. You can learn about your water travel options at the port.

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Our top choices for Athenaeum hotels

1. The Satire, Autograph Collection

2. The Westin Alexandria Old Town

3. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

4. Hyatt Place National Harbor

5. Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street by Marriott

7. Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria by IHG

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

10. Residence Inn National Harbor Washington, DC Area

11. Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest

12. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino

13. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

14. Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria

15. Kasa Del Ray Alexandria

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG

17. SpringHill Suites Alexandria

18. Holiday Inn Alexandria at Carlyle by IHG

19. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Alexandria

20. The Virginia Lodge

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Top Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The King Street House by Kasa

The Westin Alexandria Old Town

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town/King St. Metro

Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Metro Fenced Yard Walkable 2 King Beds Townhome

Modern 4BR Getaway 3 Min to Old Town 1 Mil to Waterfront Walk to Metro

Other attractions near Athenaeum

Alexandria City Hall

Market Square

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

John Carlyle House

Alexandria Archaeology Museum

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

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