Franconia Travel Guide
Alexandria

Visit Franconia
Stay near popular Franconia attractions
Things to do

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

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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

Washington Plaza Hotel
"Helpful staff, great amenities and convenient location."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"Not Completly Terrible, But I Wouldn’t Return... Marriott always seems to miss the mark. Staying here felt like if a party club and a hotel had a baby. There were several things that kept the stay from being enjoyable: The toilet clogged during our stay and the only fixed for us was to pack up our ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Granted, I should have called ahead before booking, but it's kind of useless to have a hot tub & pool if it closes early. We were there on a weekend and were told it closes at 8pm. The only reason I paid extra for this place was for the pool. So that already ruined our stay from the beginning. Then ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

State Plaza Hotel
"Staff were very friendly and super helpful, room was clean, absolutely loved our stay!"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Arlo Washington DC
Where to stay in Franconia

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.









