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An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from National Children’s Museum

James

CA $689

CA $799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Brianna Alexis

CA $248

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

3. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from National Children’s Museum

Sierra

CA $278

CA $322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand hallway with a patterned floor, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.

A luxurious lobby with ornate ceiling designs, a patterned carpet, and classic furniture.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Gary

CA $505

CA $641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, including a sofa and a round table with drinks and a lantern.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

5. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from National Children’s Museum

David

CA $521

CA $604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

A balcony with a view of the Washington Monument and the White House.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

6. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.9 km from National Children’s Museum

Cynthia

CA $732

CA $849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a spacious seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase with a glass railing.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

7. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Bhim

CA $155

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a large sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, large windows with a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with a view of the Capitol building.

The exterior of Arlo hotel in Washington DC with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a brick wall, and a large window.

8. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Shelley

CA $167

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and various bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a city view.

A lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, framed artwork, and a door labeled "The O'Blinor."

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.8 km from National Children’s Museum

William

CA $234

CA $315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

10. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Mikhail

CA $552

CA $689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

11. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 2.2 km from National Children’s Museum

John

CA $191

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A table set for dining with chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a flag.

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

Anjolaoluwa

CA $210

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a kitchen area in the background.

13. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.1 km from National Children’s Museum

Alan

CA $382

CA $443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and cushioned chairs.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lounge area.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the outdoors.

14. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

The Wharf, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

Tireka

CA $446

CA $573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

2 km from National Children’s Museum

Randall

CA $635

CA $736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large chandelier.

16. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Richard

CA $148

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

The Heyley Park Hotel entrance with a brick facade, a curved entrance canopy, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious lounge with a fireplace, ornate chandelier, and comfortable seating.

A lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a decorative ceiling.

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and tables set for dining.

17. The Henley Park Hotel

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from National Children’s Museum

Jason

CA $165

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern reception area with a digital display showcasing a building's interior and exterior.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large spiral wall art, and a spacious marble floor.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Mount Vernon Square, 1.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Keli

CA $220

CA $255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "Calvin" and a neon "ON AIR" sign.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor patio with seating, potted plants, and a building with large windows in the background.

A yoga studio with wooden flooring, black yoga mats, and a wall of green plants.

19. Eaton DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from National Children’s Museum

Raman

CA $189

CA $276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and multiple lit candles on tables.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with multiple chairs, a counter with bottles, and tables with candles.

20. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Satyendrakumar

CA $192

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to National Children’s Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 206 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 873 reviews	View

Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Online"

The Henley Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel! Friendly staff and very convenient to enjoy the Smithsonian museums! Would stay here again!"

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Great all around!!"

Hotel Washington

8/10 Good

"Lovely hotel and the staff are very accommodating. The breakfast at Fireclay is decent. The rooftop restaurant is delicious. Every thing in DC is expensive, so be prepared. The rooms are small but very nice, great lighting schemes, very comfy beds. The location of the hotel is perfect, walk right out the front door and you’re in the heart of city. Super convenient to grab an e-bike and see all the sites."

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great Room needs more lighting"

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great for a quick solo stay in a fantastic location! Staff were super friendly and attentive, even when busy. Rooms were clean and tidy. The room was small, would have been a tight fit if I weren’t alone. But I would absolutely go back and recommend it for the right situations!"

Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located, attentive staff, beautiful property."

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay. The staff were very helpful."

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The best bed I’ve ever slept on."

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A large historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by autumn trees and busy traffic.

Old Post Office Pavilion

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National Theatre

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

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Warner Theatre

10.0/10 (12 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Children's Museum?

National Children's Museum is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 333 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to National Children's Museum?

Adjacent to National Children's Museum, Hotel Washington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Washington Plaza Hotel and Hamilton Hotel Washington DC.

How many hotels can I expect to find near National Children's Museum?

Expedia has 333 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near National Children's Museum.

What can I see and do near National Children's Museum?

Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, and National Museum of African American History and Culture feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and National Building Museum are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at National Theatre, Warner Theatre, and Ford's Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to National Children's Museum?

Walk to nearby metro stations like McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for National Children’s Museum hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

3. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

5. Conrad Washington, DC

6. The Hay-Adams

7. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

8. Arlo Washington DC

9. Phoenix Park Hotel

10. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

11. The River Inn

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

13. The Dupont Circle Hotel

14. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

15. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

16. The Darcy Hotel

17. The Henley Park Hotel

18. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

19. Eaton DC

20. Hotel Lombardy

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Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt Washington

The Henley Park Hotel

Arlo Washington DC

Hotel Washington

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Other attractions near National Children’s Museum

Freedom Plaza

Old Post Office Pavilion

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

John A. Wilson Building

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

National Theatre

Warner Theatre

White House Visitor Center

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