West End Travel Guide

Washington

A forested area with a wooden bridge over a flowing river.
A large white building with a dome and columns, an American flag, and a statue on top.
A city skyline with a river, a yellow bridge, and a hill in the background.

Stay near popular West End attractions

Francis Pool

Enjoy a stop at Francis Pool, an entertaining place to visit in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

£18
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Cruise boat with Capitol Building in the background in Washington DC

City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

£66
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

£36
per adult
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
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Top hotels in West End

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

4 out of 5
Washington DC
The price is £147 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£147
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Melrose Georgetown Hotel
2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience

4 out of 5
2500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC
The price is £111 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£111
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (658 reviews)
"The property needs to be upgraded & changed to charge the customers for the price. Many things were not working after we had checked in. Some appliances are dirty & outdated."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is £95 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£95
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Washington Plaza Hotel
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington DC
The price is £119 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£119
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,340 reviews)
"Great location, easy access to Georgetown and Foggy Bottom areas, very walkable. Very comfortable rooms, nice amenities, polite staff."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

3 out of 5
1225 First St NE Washington DC
The price is £92 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£92
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,255 reviews)
"Staff was amazing…property could use some updating"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is £153 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£153
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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Where to stay in West End

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The United States Capitol building with classical architecture, including columns and detailed sculptures.
Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce
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Downtown Washington D.C.

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 National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

A large stone statue of a man in a suit with arms crossed, set against a clear sky.

Northwest

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.

A stone bridge with multiple arches spanning a river, with bare trees in the foreground and a sunset sky.

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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.

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

Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. 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.

A fountain with a statue of a figure, surrounded by trees and benches in a park.

Dupont Circle

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.

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