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

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Washington DC Monuments&American History Guided E-Cart Tour

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Top hotels in Franconia

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"The property is not well maintained."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Easy 15 minute walk to convention center. Safe are. Metro station one block away. Several coffee shops, caffees and restaurants near by. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the onsite restaurant. Beds were very comfortable as well as the pillows."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

State Plaza Hotel

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
"The location is stellar. However the size of room is a little larger than a train berth. Everything in the room has to be controlled by an iPad. None of the lights are switched separately which means you cannot decide which lights to leave on at night- they decide for you based on the nighttime ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 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.

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

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.








