Arlington, VA

Travel Guide

Arlington National Cemetery showing a memorial, a park and landscape views
Arlington showing landscape views and a cemetery
Theodore Roosevelt National Park showing landscape views and a city
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park showing a garden
Arlington National Cemetery which includes a memorial and a cemetery

Where to stay in Arlington

This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

Crystal City

4.5/5(2,089 area reviews)

Discover an urban neighborhood with an underground city, high-rise apartments, and numerous shops and restaurants. Easily accessible via the Washington Metro and Virginia Railway Express, it's within walking distance to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Crystal City
A piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Given to the first responders to the Pentagon, Arlington Fire Department. Never Forget 9/11/2001

Pentagon City

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Pentagon City for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Pentagon City Station.

Pentagon City
Arlington featuring military items

Rosslyn

4/5(812 area reviews)

Heavily urbanized with numerous skyscrapers, this Northern Virginia area houses the Art Institute of Washington and offers views of Washington landmarks from Freedom Park. Enjoy easy access to transportation hubs, including the Rosslyn Metro station.

Rosslyn
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Ballston

4.5/5(302 area reviews)

Major transportation hub with a mix of high-rise apartments, bars, and restaurants, Ballston offers the MedStar Capitals Iceplex for skating enthusiasts and Ballston Quarter for shopping and entertainment. Easily accessible via the Washington Metro.

Ballston
See where the Internet was created! This relatively nondescript building in Rosslyn is where a team in the Department of Defense built the foundation of the Internet from 1970-1975. This plaque was only recently constructed in 2008.

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights

4/5(35 area reviews)

While visiting Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Cross of Sacrifice and Dark Star Park.

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights
This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

Aurora Highlands

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Aurora Highlands, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and jump on the metro at Pentagon City Station to see more of the city.

Aurora Highlands
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
The price is SAR 371 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
SAR 371
SAR 424 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,237 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Was a bit nervous when checking in as I head someone say they didn’t have hot water in their room for the 5 days they stayed…lucky I didn’t have that issue."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
3.5 out of 5
2020 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
The price is SAR 384 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
SAR 384
SAR 439 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,653 reviews)
"Parking is expensive and it’s inconvenient if you don’t pay"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG
3 out of 5
4610 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA
The price is SAR 417 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
SAR 417
SAR 477 total
20 Jun - 21 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"room trash bins were not clean"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG
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Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Placemakr Marymount Ballston
4 out of 5
1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
"Placemkr was great. The room we stayed in was spacious and well appointed. It had a full kitchen and washer / dryer. There were two negatives. One is the parking garage. We werent given a code, so we had to call to figure out what to do. We blocked traffic while the front desk opened the door for ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Prime Crystal City Apartments
Prime Crystal City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
1600 S Eads St, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arlington ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"The property was nice, very active building with a concierge at the front desk. They are not attached with the rental company just for the property. The apartment had almost all the cookware and working appliances for meals, nice touch was the dishwasher and if you needed a washer/dryer it was located ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Prime Crystal City Apartments
Work + Rest in DC Apartments
Work + Rest in DC Apartments
3.5 out of 5
401 12th St S, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arlington National Cemetery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Clean building inside and out. Great reception service. No hassle check-in/out. Good value. Just need more walkable 4-5 star restaurants!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Work + Rest in DC Apartments
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Popular places to visit

White House which includes a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

White House

4/5(5,961 reviews)

Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

White House
National Mall which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a city

National Mall

4.5/5(4,017 reviews)

National Mall is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

National Mall
National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian Institution

5/5(128 reviews)

Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Smithsonian Institution
University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park

4/5(1,180 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Maryland, College Park, a top university in College Park. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

University of Maryland, College Park
National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Culture

5/5(82 reviews)

National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

National Museum of African American History and Culture
Capital One Arena

Capital One Arena

4.5/5(2,511 reviews)

Capital One Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Capital One Arena

Reviews of Arlington

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

People were friendly and the hotel staff itself was a friendly as could be under the circumstances. They were trying.....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved Arlington! Definitely coming back!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Staff needs to be more professional

5/5 - Excellent

Moine

Only draw back is, you have to pay for parking which was l believe $15 a night. We parked in the street nonetheless for free.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Location was amazing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Arlington is a nice city that has easy metro, vehicle, and (in some places) walking access to D.C. It also has plenty of its own amenities for those who prefer to stay on the Virginia side of the Potomac River.