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
"Staff was very helpful, nice restaurant"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
"Breakfast was not included and parking was $56/night."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"none"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"I thought the hotel to me was not represented accurately to the website. Felt not kepted up and kinda dirty. I was pleasantly surprised on how good the breakfast was and how nice the service staff was. Breakfast came at a cost but was well worth it."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
"Great breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
The Henley Park Hotel
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.
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.
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.
