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Our top choices for Smithsonian's National Zoo hotels

Front of property

HighRoad Washington DC

HighRoad Washington DC
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (681 reviews)
"Very nice location. Close to many restaurants and shops and a park."
United States
WILLIAM R
The price is P4,634
P6,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
HighRoad Washington DC
Exterior

Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel
4.0 star property
Upper Northwest, 0.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,369 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Robin
The price is P8,295
P11,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Omni Shoreham Hotel
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

The Jefferson, Washington, DC

The Jefferson, Washington, DC
5.0 star property
Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location - beautiful property"
United States
Marla
The price is P28,990
P33,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
Garden

Lyle Washington D.C.

Lyle Washington D.C.
4.5 star property
Dupont Circle, 2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,703 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Kaitlin
The price is P9,646
P13,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Lyle Washington D.C.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 star property
Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,332 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Steve
The price is P12,833
P14,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Exterior

Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn
4.0 star property
Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Check in was a breeze. The staff were friendly and helpful. The property is a beautifully converted mansion. An excellent breakfast was included in the price. A great place for a weekend getaway."
United States
David
The price is P18,027
P20,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn
View from room

The Poppy Georgetown

The Poppy Georgetown
4.0 star property
Georgetown, 2.3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (586 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay. The coffee bar/breakfast nook area was a nice touch. Friendly and helpful staff. We would stay here again!"
United States
Amber
The price is P14,837
P17,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
The Poppy Georgetown
Rooftop terrace

SIXTY DC

SIXTY DC
4.5 star property
Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.4 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"Staff was dope, property nice & the location is really good too."
United States
Daviyan
The price is P10,964
P14,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
SIXTY DC
Restaurant

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown
2.0 star property
Connecticut Ave - K Street, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (154 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful hotel and staff"
United States
Kurt
The price is P10,433
P12,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown
Exterior

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
5.0 star property
Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely staff. Always a pleasant experience staying here."
United States
Melissa
The price is P47,857
P55,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
Lobby

Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.
3.5 star property
2.5 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (626 reviews)
"Loved our stay here - planning to visit again"
United States
LuAnn
The price is P11,068
P12,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.
Lobby

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
5.0 star property
2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and very nice lobby and bar area. The rooms are spacious and very clean."
United States
John
The price is P18,719
P23,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Exterior

The Normandy Hotel

The Normandy Hotel
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay i would highly recommend."
United States
Manuel
The price is P5,699
P8,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
The Normandy Hotel
Lounge

The Darcy Hotel

The Darcy Hotel
4.5 star property
Dupont Circle, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,645 reviews)
"Location was perfect. Clean property and the staff was absolutely amazing."
United States
Shaundra
The price is P8,697
P12,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Darcy Hotel
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

The LINE Hotel DC

The LINE Hotel DC
4.5 star property
1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel, delicious breakfast. "
United States
MICHAEL
The price is P8,780
P12,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
The LINE Hotel DC
Exterior

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row

The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"The staff is excellent, the food is good, Perfect location for business or site seeing."
United States
Beverly
The price is P7,238
P10,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

The Georgetown Inn

The Georgetown Inn
4.5 star property
Georgetown, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel and very convenient for visiting Georgetown."
United States
Richard
The price is P11,851
P13,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
The Georgetown Inn
Bar (on property)

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
5.0 star property
2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (854 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, staff and location."
United States
Dolores
The price is P28,162
P32,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Interior detail

The River Inn

The River Inn
4.0 star property
Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John
The price is P9,233
P10,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
The River Inn
Lobby

Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row
4.0 star property
Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (639 reviews)
"Great location to walk to everything downtown. Clean hotel. Great friendly staff"
United States
Brandon
The price is P9,562
P11,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row
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Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
HighRoad Washington DC
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
681 reviews
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Exterior
Omni Shoreham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
2,369 reviews
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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
The Jefferson, Washington, DC
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Garden
Lyle Washington D.C.
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,703 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,332 reviews
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Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room & accessible to amenities"
Nida 6-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

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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 228 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 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 228 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?
Smithsonian Institution, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, and Phillips Collection feature captivating exhibits. Sights like White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and Dumbarton House 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.