Title: Bethesda Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Bethesda Downtown, Washington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bethesda Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Bethesda-Downtown-Hotels.d987672399309012992.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bethesda Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bethesda-Downtown.d987672399309012992.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bethesda Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bethesda-Downtown.d987672399309012992.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bethesda Downtown Travel Guide ## Washington ## Visit Bethesda Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Washington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington.dx178318) --- ### Popular places to visit ![White House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503261/da53510d-2c72-405f-9a76-ff94599b346b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### White House Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/White-House-Northwest.d503261.Attraction) ![National Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503260/7bd77e8b-04a0-45d2-9d63-4a4510be556e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Mall Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mall-Southwest.d507500.Attraction) ![Washington_WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter_6034985_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034985/b02c0b52-fcde-4c76-8219-dc4e31596ee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walter E. Washington Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walter-E-Washington-Convention-Center-Washington.d6034985.Attraction) ![The Smithsonian Castle South Lawn close to the flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068571/6b24fed8-6035-422e-ae45-e078bd1652e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithsonian-Institution-Northwest.d6068571.Attraction) ![ Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069181/1878ce6a-170b-4738-ba00-0bd5512d3b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capital One Arena Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capital-One-Arena-Downtown-Washington-DC.d6069181.Attraction) ![ALEXANDRIA, UNITED STATES - Sep 16, 2020: MGM National Harbor Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633992258099/ccd354d0-7fe1-488f-8bcb-ad42eea56372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MGM National Harbor Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino during your visit to National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/MGM-National-Harbor-Casino-Washington.d553248633992258099.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Discover DC Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/262425/2832bb05-bc3b-47e7-8477-7bf73beb5e41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover DC Tour £67 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-dc-tour.a262425.activity-details) ![Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213579/879300fb-904b-4c6b-9985-d743dcfc326e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghosts-of-georgetown-the-exorcist-steps-walking-tour.a1213579.activity-details) ![DC Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/532123/260cba26-5c85-476d-8e4a-9ac61950252c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### DC Highlights Tour £40 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dc-highlights-tour.a532123.activity-details) ![Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Ticket & Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5274552/37f669e3-cb21-4fea-9883-9e0fd40e51e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Audio Tour £8 per traveller **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history-audio-tour.a5274552.activity-details) ![Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213141/1223a994-5645-41a7-a57f-b8a0d4a77ece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haunted-dc-night-time-walking-tour-on-capitol-hill.a1213141.activity-details) ![The White House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341942/e0d50f46-7609-486e-a475-33a6177eadc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC £97 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington.a341942.activity-details) [See all activities in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Bethesda Downtown ![The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9129/388959c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 8120 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda MD £118 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bethesda. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,780 reviews) Clean, newly renovated. Comfy bed. Decent neighborhood. Breakfast was too pricey for us. Pay to park. Pretty on par for the area. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=9129&PinnedHotelID=9129&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) ![Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2900000/2899900/2899842/43b0d9c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown 7301 Waverly St Bethesda MD £104 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (499 reviews) Many spots on the sheets but i took my own cleaners and sheet so I didn't care abt that. The air would not go below 73 degrees that night. I called the front desk and someone came up to the rm abt 30minutes later. They tried to do all the things I did. It didnt work. They said maintaince was gone ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2899842&PinnedHotelID=2899842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) ![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/8a8ad264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC £107 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,984 reviews) Break fast was pricey at the property Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=40512&PinnedHotelID=40512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) ![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/cf0e6380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St NW Washington DC £158 25 Apr - 26 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,234 reviews) Clean room, close to everything in the city , good staff very helpful Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=41943&PinnedHotelID=41943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) ![Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24400/24323/3d8f3397_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG 6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD Fully refundable £83 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,341 reviews) It was worth the price Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=24323&PinnedHotelID=24323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) ![Arlo Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106087200/106087178/8cf67881_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arlo Washington DC 333 G St NW Washington DC £168 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,403 reviews) Clean room and nice amenities Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=106087178&PinnedHotelID=106087178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=987672399309012992) [See all 6,329 properties in Bethesda Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=987672399309012992) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Northwest.dx553248633938969501) ![Georgetown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/107820/8bb39596-7548-4d75-8349-cfd82ad27b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Georgetown 4.5/5(14 area reviews) 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 Washington Harbour or Water Gate at the Watergate Complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Georgetown.dx107820) ![Dupont Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800143/49f479d5-2d4f-4e6b-9834-391cc1a72aca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dupont Circle 4.5/5(91 area reviews) Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Dupont-Circle.dx800143) ![Foggy Bottom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284985/3b2b339a-1f60-4e04-a538-5ec2449aec6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foggy Bottom 4.5/5(39 area reviews) Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Foggy-Bottom.dx6284985) ![Bronze Statue on Logan Circle in Washington DC: man on a horse. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000663474/00bbcc5c-2b92-4ffb-9f42-a0912bb8c560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Logan Circle A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Logan-Circle.dx3000663474) ![Connecticut Ave - K Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3763/98b63cb7-a9b7-44ff-806b-4fe070fe3a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Connecticut Ave - K Street While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Connecticut-Ave-K-Street.dx553248635976475019) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Bethesda Downtown Travel Guide