West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Top hotels in West End
Washington Plaza Hotel
"At the time of my stay, they permitted customers who paid for parking to remain parked until 6pm of the day they checked out. That's nice, for customers who are already parked. For those, like me, who arrived at 3pm, paid $43 (plus 18% DC tax = $50.74), then learned there's no parking!?! I don't ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Arlo Washington DC
"I love the location and the staff were amazing! Shout out the managers and front desk staff! The restaurant is also very good!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"Great location, dining, and staff."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Morrison Clark Historic Inn
Hamilton Hotel 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 Birchmere and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.
National Landing
While you're in National Landing, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City or Lucky Strike Arlington, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crystal City Station or Potomac Yard Station.
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.
