West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

Bubble Planet Immersive Interactive Experience in Washington DC

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!
Top hotels in West End

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
"Hotel is beautiful and clean centrally located to major DC attractions and the train station Staff extremely courteous and helpful. Bedding and rooms very clean, comfortable and spacious"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"Fine old-school hotel with updates; huge (with conferences etc. hosted). The performance per price is excellent, and it is close to the Embassies."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Arlo Washington DC
"Property was in a great location for what we wanted to do, close to Amtrak. Staff was kind and the hotel was clean."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hotel Lombardy
"Upon arriving, the bellhop came out and took our luggage without asking if he could help. Checking in, we were told they were charging us extra for expenses while there, that was not expected. He took our bag to the room and stood there waiting for a tip, I didn't have any small bills, so I was forced ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Where to stay in West End

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.

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.

Del Ray
If you're spending some time in Del Ray, Mt Vernon Ave and Del Ray Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

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 United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Alexandria City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.








