The Best Hotels Closest to National Museum of African Art in Washington - 2026 Updated Prices

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A large, historic building with a prominent clock tower, multiple arches, and flags.

A tall clock tower with Roman numerals and a pointed roof.

A hotel room with two large beds, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.

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

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.5 mi from National Museum of African Art

William James

£707

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 mi from National Museum of African Art

andrew

£380

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 mi from National Museum of African Art

Drew

£144

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 mi from National Museum of African Art

David

£305

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.7 mi from National Museum of African Art

Gary

£366

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 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.

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.

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

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 mi from National Museum of African Art

Dawn

£149

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

7. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.4 mi from National Museum of African Art

Benjamin

£100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

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.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a brick wall, and a large window.

8. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.9 mi from National Museum of African Art

Kenneth

£162

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 0.4 mi from National Museum of African Art

Daniel

£326

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and various bottles and glasses.

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.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of liquor bottles.

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.1 mi from National Museum of African Art

Thomas Allen

£150

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.

A long dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glassware, flanked by blue upholstered chairs.

A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

11. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.6 mi from National Museum of African Art

Chance

£257

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 1.8 mi from National Museum of African Art

John

£126

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

1.8 mi from National Museum of African Art

Cassey

£169

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

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

14. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

1.1 mi from National Museum of African Art

Erika

£147

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and cushioned chairs.

A modern office space with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a desk with a lamp, and a view of adjacent buildings.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lamps.

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

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

The Wharf, 0.6 mi from National Museum of African Art

Amanda M

£295

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large obelisk in a park with a reflective water feature in front.

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

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.

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

1.7 mi from National Museum of African Art

Christian

£419

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

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.

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 0.3 mi from National Museum of African Art

Lindsay

£164

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

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

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

18. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.5 mi from National Museum of African Art

Jephthahlyn

£134

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and shelves with various items.

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

19. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 1.7 mi from National Museum of African Art

Cheuk Ling

£109

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

1.2 mi from National Museum of African Art

Benjamin

£98

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to National Museum of African Art

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
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 347 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 879 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top National Museum of African Art Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all friendly and helpful and the rooms were spacious and very clean. I would strongly recommend, we will be back!"

The Henley Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Unlike most hotel dining -- the food and experience in The Tavern is exceptional! Loved the place and location"

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

8/10 Good

"Nice stay, Long wait time for the elevators."

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"No breakfast. Room was extremely small. Tight space. But we rested ok because it was very clean and friendly staff."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Need improve the quality of housekeeping, breakfast"

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The room was absolutely beautiful—clean, chic, and very well maintained. I loved the modern décor and how fresh and comfortable everything felt. The space was stylish without sacrificing comfort, and you could tell attention was given to the little details. I was very pleased with my stay and would definitely stay here again!"

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Unexpected fees but otherwise nice"

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent, including the breakfast and in-house restaurant"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Museum of African Art?

National Museum of African Art 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 236 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near National Museum of African Art?

Adjacent to National Museum of African Art, Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf 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 citizenM Washington DC Capitol and Arlo Washington DC.

How many hotels will I find near National Museum of African Art?

Expedia has 236 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from National Museum of African Art.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Museum of African Art, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near National Museum of African Art.

What can I see and do near National Museum of African Art?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Museum of Natural History and International Spy Museum. White House, Old Post Office Pavilion and National Building Museum are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at The Anthem, Ford's Theater and National Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to National Museum of African Art?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for National Museum of African Art hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Hotel Hive

8. Arlo Washington DC

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

11. Riggs Washington DC

12. The River Inn

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

14. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

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

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

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

18. The Darcy Hotel

19. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

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

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Top National Museum of African Art Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

The Henley Park Hotel

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

The Westin DC Downtown

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Other attractions near National Museum of African Art

Enid A. Haupt Garden

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Arts and Industries Building

Freer Gallery of Art

National Museum of Asian Art

Andrew Jackson Downing Urn

S. Dillon Ripley Center

Discovery Theater

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