West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
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 West End

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Great Stay"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"I stayed in a closet with a bunk bed. I strongly suggest asking before you accept a room. They should have called my stay the Harry Potter experience. Staff was great though."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

State Plaza Hotel
"great location for sightseeing, monuments, food and restaurants nearby. The staff was very helpful, courteous and accomodating. Room was very clean and smells nice. I would highly recommend staying here,"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Arlo Washington DC
Where to stay in West End

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 Alexandria City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.








