Woodley Park, DC

Washington

Woodley Park which includes street scenes
Washington National Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city
Woodley Park showing a park
Washington National Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Woodley Park featuring heritage elements
See the pandas and elephants in the acclaimed zoo, take a tour of a historic observatory and visit the cathedral in this upmarket residential area.

Woodley Park is a charming neighborhood full of quaint cafés and open, green spaces. It is known for its vast zoo and impressive cathedral, among other intriguing landmarks in a leafy district. Bring your family to relax in the picturesque parks and encounter a range of exotic wildlife.

Wander along the trails of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in the eastern part of the neighborhood. Admission is free for this family-friendly spot, which has a range of intriguing exhibits and animal enclosures. See the highlights of pandas, great cats, bears and elephants.

The western side of the district is known for the U.S. Naval Observatory, which is among the country’s oldest and most important sites providing astronomical data. Take a guided tour of the intriguing scientific instruments to learn about the role of the observatory.

Walk north for about 20 minutes to reach St. Sophia Cathedral, which was founded at the start of the 20th century. Admire its neo-Byzantine design and enjoy the serenity within. Adjacent to the cathedral is Bryce Park, where you can relax with a book in the shade of a tree during hot and humid summers. Note that winters are fairly cold and snowy.

Aside from the parks and historic structures, the neighborhood has many noteworthy institutions. Spot the Washington International School, the British Embassy and the Embassy of Switzerland.

Stay at one of the historic hotels in this upscale area. The Omni Shoreham Hotel overlooks Rock Creek Park and dates back to the 1930s, while the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel was constructed a decade earlier.

The neighborhood is close to Rock Creek in the northwestern part of Washington D.C. Take a bus to one of the many nearby stops or ride the metro to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan metro station. Visit some of the surrounding districts, such as Cleveland ParkOpens in a new window, Mount Pleasant and Massachusetts Heights.

Woodley Park is a scenic, verdant neighborhood with a range of parks, historic structures and family-friendly activities.


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Woodley Park Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$3,165 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
NT$3,165
NT$3,670 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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"A great place to stay and the stay is awesome"

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Washington Plaza Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,955 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
NT$2,955
NT$4,268 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
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"Amazing property"

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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$3,717 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
NT$3,717
NT$5,195 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
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"Great property and awesome service. Just did not like the night additional amenity fee."

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hotel Arboretum
Hotel Arboretum
2 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC
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8/10 Very Good! (851 reviews)
"We had a great stay for a great price and the parking was very reasonable. The front desk staff was so nice to us and answered all our questions. They even let us check in a little early which was very helpful. It was easy to Uber to the places we wanted to go. If you’re looking for a luxury place ..."

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Hotel Arboretum
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD
The price is NT$2,420 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$2,420
NT$2,734 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,725 reviews)
"This property is so clean and cool. They have lemon and cucumber water for their guests when you arrive to check in. The staff is a pleasant. I would definitely recommend this hotel"

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Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
The price is NT$2,875 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
NT$2,875
NT$3,285 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (2,349 reviews)
"The staff is top notch, very professional and accommodating."

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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
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