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A round table set with fine china and teapots, surrounded by plush chairs, in an outdoor setting with cherry blossoms and a classical building in the background.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative lamps.

A grand lobby with a reception desk, chandeliers, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Jeffrey

NT$20,656

NT$23,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

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

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.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

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

andrew

NT$15,233

NT$17,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

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

Erika

NT$3,198

NT$3,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern hotel dining area with a marble bar, seating, and large windows.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by foliage and illuminated by decorative lights.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

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

Rita

NT$11,057

NT$12,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

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

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Kristian

NT$4,890

NT$5,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table with chairs, a large window, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen, and a living room with a large TV.

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Maria

NT$3,986

NT$4,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

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

Irina

NT$10,791

NT$13,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

A table with a glass enclosure containing a fire, marshmallows, and a glass of wine.

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

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a table with snacks, and a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees.

8. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

Daniel

NT$6,220

NT$8,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

9. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

deborah

NT$4,206

NT$6,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

A bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of liquor bottles.

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."

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.8 km from National Children’s Museum

David

NT$3,779

NT$5,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

11. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.3 km from National Children’s Museum

Karaboon

NT$3,321

NT$5,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.

A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

12. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Jeffrey A.

NT$7,570

NT$10,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

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

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

13. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 2.2 km from National Children’s Museum

charles

NT$3,719

NT$4,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

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

2 km from National Children’s Museum

Christian

NT$15,616

NT$18,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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

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.

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.1 km from National Children’s Museum

Scott

NT$6,545

NT$7,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a water feature.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a green upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair by the window.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, glass partitions, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a plant.

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.6 km from National Children’s Museum

Stephanie

NT$5,830

NT$6,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A modern office space with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a desk with a lamp, and a view of adjacent buildings.

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.

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

The Wharf, 1.7 km from National Children’s Museum

Albert

NT$8,313

NT$10,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge on the upper level.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

18. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.2 km from National Children’s Museum

Vanessa

NT$6,771

NT$7,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a modern facade, a flag, and signage for 'Embassy Suites by Hilton'.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, wooden panel walls, and a patterned floor.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a television.

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

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

Sara

NT$4,678

NT$5,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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

Lindsay

NT$4,518

NT$5,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk person on the day we checked in from the airport was very helpful and courteous. The same person was again helpful the next day. The property was clean and very comfortable"

Arlo Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Everything was great except for the shower. The water pressure was so low!!"

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This location was a last minute stop for us and it was perfect. So clean and great location."

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Location is fabulous for museums, capitol, White House trip where we walked to all venues. Not much of a workout facility but we did not use it. And visit the bell tower. Well worth it."

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

8/10 Good

"none"

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay for a few days in the Dc area. The staff - especially concierge were kind and welcoming and we enjoyed getting breakfast room service. We also enjoyed the byredo bathroom supplies and the hotel in general as well as proximity to metro DC area."

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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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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

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National Theatre

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at National Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Warner Theatre

10.0/10 (12 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Warner Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

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White House Visitor Center

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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 349 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 349 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Children's Museum?

For more information about updating your stay near National Children's Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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

National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and National Museum of Natural History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and St. John's Church 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. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

7. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

8. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

9. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

11. Arlo Washington DC

12. Riggs Washington DC

13. The River Inn

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

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

16. ROOST White House

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

18. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

20. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Compare top hotels near National Children’s Museum

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Conrad Washington, DC

Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Top National Children’s Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Arlo Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Conrad 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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