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An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Kennedy Center

James

฿14,907

฿17,284 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A round table set with white teacups and saucers, a teapot, and a tray, surrounded by pink upholstered chairs.

A luxurious living room with a white sofa, blue and gold accents, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with marble countertops and shelves of liquor bottles.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate black iron railings, a large patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Michael

฿20,136

฿23,347 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Kennedy Center

Eugene

฿4,471

฿5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Jennifer

฿5,066

฿5,788 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with white linens in a modern room with a wooden headboard, a large abstract painting above the bed, and a window with blinds.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Kennedy Center

Sierra

฿5,112

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

1.2 km from Kennedy Center

mariana

฿9,973

฿12,782 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

A grand hotel entrance with a marquee sign, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

A grand lobby with marble columns, ornate chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from Kennedy Center

syed a

฿10,526

฿13,531 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Kennedy Center

Cynthia

฿20,234

฿23,461 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Melissa

฿27,131

฿31,458 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

10. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from Kennedy Center

Beth

฿3,898

฿4,520 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

11. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.4 km from Kennedy Center

Damion

฿4,942

฿6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Kennedy Center

Alan

฿7,411

฿8,593 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

1.4 km from Kennedy Center

LuAnn

฿5,763

฿6,682 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

14. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 0.9 km from Kennedy Center

Lourdes Maria

฿8,597

฿9,968 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

15. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 1.5 km from Kennedy Center

Michael

฿6,472

฿7,504 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a black reception desk, and directional signage for amenities like food, restrooms, and a hive bar.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

A modern bar area with stools, tables, and a counter.

A staircase with a brick wall, metal railing, and potted plants.

16. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 0.5 km from Kennedy Center

Clifton

฿3,408

฿3,951 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

A red building with a black and white checkered floor, a white door with the number 1808, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and potted plants.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a door marked "8081".

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.5 km from Kennedy Center

Elizabeth

฿8,062

฿9,347 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a built-in fire feature.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a television on a wooden stand.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

2 km from Kennedy Center

Amanda

฿4,782

฿5,463 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

1.1 km from Kennedy Center

Randall

฿13,696

฿15,881 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

A bar area with multiple chairs, a counter with bottles, and tables with candles.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

20. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1 km from Kennedy Center

Satyendrakumar

฿3,890

฿4,510 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Kennedy Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 294 reviews	View
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key	9.6 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 200 reviews	View

Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about my stay was fantastic! The staff were my favorite part, each and everyone of them was patient and excited to be there! I loved my stay and would love to return"

Washington Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Con: no microwave, small room"

The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.

10/10 Excellent

"Great Location"

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was perfect, and the price was excellent. The hotel was quiet and clean… HOWEVER, I am convinced that police, ambulance, and fire truck sirens are an all-day and all-night occurrence around here. 😂🚔🚑🚒"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Friendly bar"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

8/10 Good

"Very clean Staff very helpful Valet parking was very good Was able to extend check out until 14:00 booked 2 days previously"

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and stay for visiting George Washington University"

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"My room was great! Very comfortable bed and spacious room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and happy with my stay."

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Don Quixote Statue

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Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kennedy Center?

Kennedy Center is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Kennedy Center?

Adjacent to Kennedy Center, The Watergate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include State Plaza Hotel and The River Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kennedy Center?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kennedy Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kennedy Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kennedy Center.

What can I see and do near Kennedy Center?

Smithsonian Institution, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Geographic Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like White House, World Bank and Mansion on O Street are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, National Theatre and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to Kennedy Center?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Kennedy Center hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

8. The Hay-Adams

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. The River Inn

11. Lyle Washington D.C.

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

14. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. The Poppy Georgetown

16. Hotel Hive

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

19. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

20. Hotel Lombardy

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Top Kennedy Center Hotel Reviews

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

Other attractions near Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater

Opera House

Don Quixote Statue

Market 5 Gallery

Water Gate at the Watergate Complex

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

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