West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
Visit West End
Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

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

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

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

Washington Plaza Hotel
"The front desk and doorman were incredibly helpful with questions about the city, public transportation and the weather. The rooms were clean and plenty of towels."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
"Helpful staff. Rental car desk on location."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Warning - this hotel requires a $300 deposit due to the clientele that normally utilizes it. This was not shared with me when made the hotel.com reservation. The people that hang out in the lobby and outside the doors of the entrance are interesting. Google "skunk weed"."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"From the first night of the stay, we had to have the room changed due to being placed directly in front of the elevator. The amount of noise and foot traffic disrupted our sleep. They changed the room the next day, but that night the water was shut off for 2-3 hours. The next morning, there was no ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
"Really enjoyed my stay here. Super walkable area, clean rooms and nice lobby. Free breakfast was okay! No complaints at all"
Reviewed on 19 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.

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.







