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

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Lovely, well-maintained property."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Staff was very communicative and helpful. The onsite restaurant was excellent. Unfortunately we were at check we were informed that the room we had booked was unavailable and we were offered either the same view with a smaller bed or the same bed with no view"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
"The location was excellent and the staff were very friendly and courteous"
Reviewed on 24 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.








