Top 10 Hotels Near Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington for 2026

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

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

andrew

P32,331

P37,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

2. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Yonatan

P24,365

P30,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Drew

P11,732

P13,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Victorian-style building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, a kettle, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, a kettle, and a fire extinguisher. There are two windows with views of a balcony and buildings.

A building with brick walls, large windows, and outdoor seating.

4. HighRoad Washington DC

1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

David Michael

P5,561

P7,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Melissa

P84,654

P98,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a large windowed section, a smaller tower-like structure, and a flat-roofed building with a metal roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a potted plant.

6. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Justin

P7,683

P8,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a round ottoman, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier above and a large mirror on the wall.

A red building with a black and white checkered floor, a white door with the number 1808, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and potted plants.

7. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Scott

P18,110

P20,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

8. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Bruno

P22,991

P26,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

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

9. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Tracy

P13,177

P15,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

10. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

P11,344

P13,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

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

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

2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Christian

P37,423

P43,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

A brick staircase with a metal railing, leading to a door with a window above it.

12. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 2.3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Angela L

P18,917

P21,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

13. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

P13,268

P17,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wine cellar with glass walls, a wooden table, and chairs.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a piano, a wooden dining table with red vases, and a bench.

A long wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A modern lobby with a large abstract art installation, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a glass partition.

14. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexandra

P23,616

P27,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a bar, and a fire pit.

A buffet with various food items and a person serving themselves.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a central bar station.

A modern lobby with a central grey sofa, two blue armchairs, a marble coffee table with a moss plant, and a series of white vases on shelves.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexis Nicole

P11,099

P12,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A hotel entrance with a canopy sign, a glass door, and a brick-paved entrance area.

A ceiling with a unique circular mirror design and a framed artwork below.

16. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Merrill

P12,201

P14,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

The Quincy Hotel with outdoor seating, a modern facade, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

P12,314

P14,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

18. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Shannon

P7,816

P9,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern indoor pool with a glass ceiling, a fire feature, and a view of a distant building.

A luxurious living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, shelves of bottles, and teal upholstered seating.

A reception area with a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area, a reception desk, and a large poster on the wall.

19. Rosewood Washington, D.C.

Georgetown, 3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Jacobus

P42,483

P49,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, green bar stools, and a view of buildings in the background.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a table with drinks, and a view of city buildings at dusk.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a dark wooden reception desk, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A bar area with a checkered floor, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

20. SIXTY DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.4 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Joanna

P14,369

P18,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 333 reviews	View
HighRoad Washington DC	9.4 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	9.6 Exceptional 208 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room Very nice I will recommend it very nice"

The Baron Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, amazing bed and shower, great location and helpful staff!"

The Normandy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"this is such a nice quiet convenient comfortable place to stay. The breakfast and happy hour were perfect. Not much parking but great valet service to the few spaces there. We look forward to our next stay !"

Lyle Washington D.C.

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was fantastic! The staff was friendly and the location is awesome!"

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

8/10 Good

"Rooms was clean n big. Only thing I didnt like was going to lobby to get the staff to get us some ice n also the $70 parking fee"

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and nice"

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve been staying at the Omni Shoreham Hotel for years now. Our son went to college in the area and now lives there. The hotel is conveniently situated near the metro and the many interesting neighborhoods in Washington DC. The rooms are very comfortable, especially the beds and pillows. The rooms are generously sized for a city hotel. Dogs are permitted in the hotel and we frequently travel with ours. It’s just a completely comfortable, beautiful historic hotel and we feel at home there."

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

10/10 Excellent

"Excelent, clean and cozy room."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Smithsonian's National Zoo 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 224 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Smithsonian's National Zoo. Other good options within a short distance include HighRoad Washington DC and The LINE Hotel DC.

How many hotels are there near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Expedia has 224 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smithsonian's National Zoo.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

What can I see and do near Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Phillips Collection, and Anderson House Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Dunbar Hotel, and Dupont Circle are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lincoln Theater, George Washington Lisner Auditorium, and Kennedy Center.

How can I get to Smithsonian's National Zoo?

Nearby metro stations include Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Smithsonian's National Zoo hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. HighRoad Washington DC

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

6. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

7. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

8. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9. The Dupont Circle Hotel

10. The River Inn

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

12. The Poppy Georgetown

13. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Park Hyatt Washington

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

16. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

17. The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. Hotel Lombardy

19. Rosewood Washington, D.C.

20. SIXTY DC

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Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

The Baron Hotel

The Normandy Hotel

Lyle Washington D.C.

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

Washington Plaza Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

The Beacon at Embassy Row, WorldHotels Distinctive

Other attractions near Smithsonian's National Zoo

Rock Creek Trail Exercise Course

Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe

Lost City Books

Tryst

DC Arts Center

Mt Pleasant Street

District of Columbia Arts Center

Mexican Cultural Institute

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