The Best Hotels in Southwest Federal Center, Washington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Salamander Washington DC	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,122 reviews	View
citizenM Washington DC Capitol	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 3,325 reviews	View
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,248 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,914 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Find the best Southwest Federal Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Washington D.C.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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Georgetown

A pleasant suburb on the banks of the Potomac River, home to the city’s oldest buildings, great shops and stylish bars.

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Old Town Alexandria

This well-preserved historic district a short drive from Washington D.C. has modern art and designer fashions lining 18th-century cobblestone streets.

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Southwest

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Southwest. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol, and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station or L'Enfant Plaza Station to see more of the city.

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Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent DC hotel"

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was excellent, my wife and I really enjoyed our stay. Staff was extremely helpful and the room was very clean. The rooftop restaurant had amazing views of the capital, the monument and other attractions of the city. This will be our go to hotel for whenever we are back in DC as we frequent there a lot."

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

8/10 Good

"My wife and I, along with our 10 year old grandson, stayed at the Hilton Washington National Mall The Wharf for a 4 day visit to the city. We chose the hotel because of it's location and because of our previous positive experiences with Hilton properties. The location could not have been better. The hotel is within a reasonable walking distance, at least for us, of almost everything we wanted to see and many great stores and restaurants. Without exception, the hotel staff members were friendly and accommodating. The in-house restaurant was excellent for breakfast and dinner. The food was as good as any we have ever had in a hotel restaurant. Our room rate included an excellent breakfast which we thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately, if breakfast had not been included in our room rate, we probably would have had breakfast outside the hotel, because the cost of the breakfast buffet would have been $83 for 2 adults and a child. We simply do not eat enough at a breakfast buffet to justify that cost. We found the dinner menu to be excellent and much more reasonably priced. Our only dinner at the hotel was excellent. The restaurant wait staff for all meals were excellent. I would definitely stay in this hotel again if I returned to Washington and planned my itinerary around the National Mall and Wharf attractions."

Hotel Lombardy

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this charming, older hotel! Yes, it had a few quirks that were characteristic of its age, but was well cared for and super clean. The location was perfect: within walking distance to the museums and monuments on the mall, and within a quick walk to many restaurants. Will definitely stay here again!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Federal Center like?

Travellers to the Southwest Federal Center neighbourhood in Washington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Southwest Federal Center? Consider a visit to Smithsonian Institution while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Southwest Federal Center?

Based on our traveller data, citizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay in Southwest Federal Center. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Museum of the Bible, and it offers 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG and Salamander Washington DC.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Southwest Federal Center area?

Expedia has 6 Southwest Federal Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Federal Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Southwest Federal Center.

What is there to do around this Washington neighbourhood?

National Air and Space Museum, Enid A. Haupt Garden and United States Botanic Garden are family favourites to check out in Southwest Federal Center. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Smithsonian Institution and L'Enfant Plaza are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as White House, United States Capitol and Washington Monument. When you're sightseeing in Washington, Capital One Arena and Nationals Park are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Southwest Federal Center and the greater Washington area?

If you want to see more of the city, L'Enfant Plaza Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Federal Center Station and Smithsonian Station.

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1. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

2. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

5. Salamander Washington DC

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

9. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

10. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

11. Arlo Washington DC

12. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

13. Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House

14. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

16. Phoenix Park Hotel

17. Capitol Hill Hotel

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

19. Hotel Washington

20. Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

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Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Southwest

Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

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