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

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

Washington DC: Family Treasure Hunt River Cruise

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

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

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Excellent staff - welcoming, helpful & effoicient."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
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Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

State Plaza Hotel
"The location to the main areas of attraction and the metro was excellent. The desk staff and housekeepers were efficient, polite, and professional. We arrived early, but there was a room available, so we were able to settle in at that time. We booked a king bed without kitchen; we got a double queen ..."
Reviewed on 23 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.

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.

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








