Franconia Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit Franconia
Stay near popular Franconia attractions
Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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

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

Washington Plaza Hotel

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
"Great location, clean and cozy rooms, and friendly staff. The hotel restaurant serves delicious food."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"The staff was plesant ,accomindating and helpful and when our reservations were not found , an error on your part by the way. We were on the phone with Expedia for about 5 hours, in the lobby trying to rectify the situation. The front desk was there when we needed their support. The locaton was ideal ..."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable and my husband really enjoyed his breakfast, he said he liked how his eggs were cooked. I like that it is an older hotel and as such has its charm. I like that it didn’t feel like a chain. In the past we stayed at the Hyatt nearby, ..."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
"10/10 excelente!!!!"
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
"Nice location. Rooms are tight but clean and functional."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026
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.

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 National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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








