The Best Hotels in Southwest Federal Center, Washington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,253 reviews	View
citizenM Washington DC Capitol	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 3,335 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,631 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,919 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Find the best Southwest Federal Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Washington D.C.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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Georgetown

Discover some of Washington’s oldest buildings, upscale shops and vibrant nightlife in this elegant riverside suburb.

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Old Town Alexandria

This well-preserved historic district a short drive from Washington D.C. has modern art and designer fashions lining 18th-century cobblestone streets.

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Dupont Circle

Funky shops, historic houses and fascinating museums have turned this once-exclusive neighborhood into a fun-loving bohemian district.

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Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"La habitación y las instalaciones del hotel estaban impecables. Cenamos en el restaurante y también la atención y la calidad de la comida estuvo muy bien. Y la sorpresa de bajar la escalera desde el lobby del hotel sin salir a la calle y tener la estación de subte que lleva directo al aeropuerto... inmejorable. Volveremos."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was amazing in looks and location. This was our first time to Washington DC. Everything was relatively within walking distance. The room was nice a little small for 3 people but overall very nice. We upgraded to a park view that was amazing also. The beds were very comfortable and soft. Plenty of pillows. Plenty of towels. And the lotions, shampoos, conditioners and body wash was great in smell and size. The elevators were a bit small and slow. The water in the shower was extremely hot (way to hot). The parking situation was a shock that was not informed to me when booking or when we arrived. The parking is valet only BUT the hotel charges you 69$ a night for it. I am ok with that because everywhere in the city you have to pay for parking. I just would have liked it if the booking site or the hotel would inform their guests of this instead of being surprised 2 days later with a charge. Overall I was very happy."

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Federal Center like?

Travellers to the Southwest Federal Center neighbourhood in Washington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Southwest Federal Center? Consider a visit to Smithsonian Institution while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Southwest Federal Center?

Based on our traveller data, citizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay in Southwest Federal Center. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Museum of the Bible, and it offers 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG and Salamander Washington DC.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Southwest Federal Center area?

Expedia has 6 Southwest Federal Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Federal Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Southwest Federal Center.

What is there to do around this Washington neighbourhood?

National Air and Space Museum, Enid A. Haupt Garden and United States Botanic Garden are family favourites to check out in Southwest Federal Center. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Smithsonian Institution and L'Enfant Plaza are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as White House, United States Capitol and Washington Monument. When you're sightseeing in Washington, Capital One Arena and Nationals Park are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Southwest Federal Center and the greater Washington area?

If you want to see more of the city, L'Enfant Plaza Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Federal Center Station and Smithsonian Station.

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1. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

2. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

3. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

5. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

7. Washington Plaza Hotel

8. State Plaza Hotel

9. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

10. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

11. Arlo Washington DC

12. Phoenix Park Hotel

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

14. Hotel Hive

15. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

16. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

17. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

18. YOTEL Washington DC

19. Hotel Washington

20. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

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Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Dupont Circle

Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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