The Best Hotels Closest to 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 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.

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

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

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

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

andrew

SAR 1,774

SAR 2,057 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

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

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

2. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Drew

SAR 653

SAR 757 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Ricardo

SAR 1,385

SAR 1,746 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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 bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and wooden ladder.

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

4. HighRoad Washington DC

1.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Greta

SAR 267

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Melissa

SAR 5,088

SAR 5,899 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

christer

SAR 590

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

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

7. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.5 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Cassey

SAR 727

SAR 842 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

8. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

John

SAR 542

SAR 629 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

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.

9. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Tracy

SAR 817

SAR 947 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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.

10. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 1.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Scott

SAR 1,088

SAR 1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

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

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

11. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 2.3 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Angela L

SAR 869

SAR 1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Christian

SAR 1,799

SAR 2,085 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 3.1 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Bruno

SAR 1,284

SAR 1,489 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a TV.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large chandelier.

14. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.7 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Jephthahlyn

SAR 443

SAR 645 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

15. Hotel Lombardy

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

Rui

SAR 713

SAR 827 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

16. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.9 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Brooke

SAR 797

SAR 1,033 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, and a large fire feature.

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

17. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

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

SAR 635

SAR 736 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with cushioned chairs and tables, and a green wall with a 'Doutai' sign.

A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor furniture, and string lights.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the city.

18. Viceroy Washington DC

Logan Circle, 2.8 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Yohlman

SAR 657

SAR 914 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

19. SIXTY DC

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

Joanna

SAR 831

SAR 1,103 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance and a covered area.

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

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

20. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from Smithsonian's National Zoo

Alexandra

SAR 1,273

SAR 1,476 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 344 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
HighRoad Washington DC	9.4 Exceptional 741 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	9.6 Exceptional 208 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Baron Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good location - staff were fine - hotel is dated with charm - comfy bed - great shower - good value for price - if you are expecting 5 star go somewhere else. Fire Pit bar, next door, was great for couple of drinks after a day sight seeing!"

Lyle Washington D.C.

10/10 Excellent

"Very amazing and super clean hotel! My favorite one in DC!!!!"

Washington Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I was overall pleased with everything."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was wonderful."

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

10/10 Excellent

"This Sonesta hotel is top-tier. I will definitely recommend it to somebody and I’m definitely planning on coming back in the near future really enjoyed my stay beautiful rooms beautiful Barbies everything about it very very, very nice."

The LINE Hotel DC

8/10 Good

"This was our third time staying at the Line in DC, and it was clear that there had not been investment in maintaining the property. This was unfortunate since the price has continued to escalate but, at this time, The Line is not maintained as a boutique hotel."

The Darcy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good stat"

Hotel Rendale Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed all parts of the stay, it was especially good for 4 solo travelers meeting up!"

Entire basement apartment - 2067 Park Road, Nw Dc.

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Lots of room and perfect location."

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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 225 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 225 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.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Smithsonian's National Zoo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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, Dupont Circle, and Mansion on O Street 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. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

3. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

4. HighRoad Washington DC

5. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

6. Lyle Washington D.C.

7. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

8. The River Inn

9. The Dupont Circle Hotel

10. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

11. The Poppy Georgetown

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

13. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. The Darcy Hotel

15. Hotel Lombardy

16. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row

18. Viceroy Washington DC

19. SIXTY DC

20. Park Hyatt Washington

Compare popular hotels close to Smithsonian's National Zoo

Top Smithsonian's National Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Baron Hotel

Lyle Washington D.C.

Washington Hilton

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

The LINE Hotel DC

The Darcy Hotel

Hotel Rendale Washington DC

Entire basement apartment - 2067 Park Road, Nw Dc.

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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