West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

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

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Washington DC Monuments&American History Guided E-Cart Tour
Top hotels in West End

Washington Plaza Hotel
"Room was a little small and the heater was working properly at first, but that problem was fixed immediately."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
"Great affordable stay with kind people! Cute and clean. Very convenient location for walking."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Good experience"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
"Fantastic location. We had two queen beds and a sofa bed. Two adults and two teenage boys. The room was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Only grumble would be the sofa bed mattress that was poor. The housekeeper kept the room immaculate and front desk staff were very helpful. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
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.

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.








