Franconia Travel Guide
Alexandria

Visit Franconia
Stay near popular Franconia attractions
Things to do

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

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

Washington Nationals Baseball Game at Nationals Park

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Top hotels in Franconia

Washington Plaza Hotel
"Old but honest hotel. Clean and well kept considering it's 50 years old and mostly original. Surprisingly good restaurant for breakfast and lunch. We didn't stay for dinner but I'm assuming it's good as well. Relatively inexpensive overnight parking and overall good value. Good location and nice ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Arlo Washington DC

The Henley Park Hotel
"It was a charming hotel. The lounge area was very comfortable. The room was clean and the bathroom was nice as well. The gym is very small. The location is good and it's easy to walk to many restaurants."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"We have stayed at the Hamilton a number of times now and enjoy each time. The front desk staff was amazing and Sabrina really had us laughing and we enjoyed chatting with her."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
"Everything about our stay was fantastic."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Morrison Clark Historic Inn
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.

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

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.






