Ballston Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
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.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Nationals Park
Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Top hotels in Ballston
Washington Plaza Hotel
Clean place and good breakfast
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Parking is the best part of the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
The front desk staff was very helpful during the check in process and changing of rooms. To no fault of theirs, we had to change rooms and I ended up in an hypoallergenic room which was perfect for me. Room was clean and had the most wonderful view. Room service was great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Overall it’s fair to stay there. First of all, it’s our first family trip to DC, and we don’t really know the hotel doesn’t offer on site parking until we got there for check in. So we had the valet parking for the staying days and tipped the driver after checked out. Basically it’s $200 extra. Well, ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
I had the most amazing experience at the Watermark for an amazing price point. I’ll definitely be back.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
1~We was tired from travel at night and there was chaos, Screaming and loud laughter the whole night from on room floor in n the same Corridor, no one of the stuff or security in the hotel stop them I felt like sleep deprived in night club There was complain from number of guests 2~There are not ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballston
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.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Market 5 Gallery – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Crystal City
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.
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.
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.
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 Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
