West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!
Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York
Top hotels in West End
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Loved the staff!! Very friendly and helpful!! Loved the pool!! Also loved how close everything was within walking distance"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
"Great location for metro access!! Good for quick trips, especially if you're there to explore."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"Great hotel."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
Where to stay in West End
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Alexandria City Hall. 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.
Old Town West
While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Museum and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.
National Landing
While you're in National Landing, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City or Lucky Strike Arlington, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crystal City Station or Potomac Yard Station.
Potomac West
While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Mt Vernon Ave and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Quadrant
Southwest Quadrant might not have many top sights, but The Little Theatre of Alexandria and United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
