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The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". Founded on August 10, 1846, it operates as a trust instrumentality and is not formally a part of any of the three branches of the federal government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased to exist administratively in 1967.

125 hotels within 5km of Smithsonian Institution in United States, including 78 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, about 0.6km away.

10 of the 125 hotels are within a short walk — under 1km of Smithsonian Institution. 78 of the 125 are rated 4-star or higher.

125 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near Smithsonian Institution

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

480 L'Enfant Plaza, 20024

0.6km away

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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, 20004

0.6km away

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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

550 C St SW, 20024

0.7km away

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Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave, SW, 20024

0.7km away

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citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

550 School St SW, 20024

0.8km away

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Riggs Washington DC

Riggs Washington DC

900 F St Nw, 20004

0.9km away

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Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

400 E Street SW, 20024

0.9km away

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG

700 F St Nw, 20004

1.0km away

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Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

725 Wharf Street SW, 20024

1.0km away

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JW Marriott Washington DC

JW Marriott Washington DC

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 20004

1.0km away

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InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

801 Wharf Street SW, 20024

1.0km away

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Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 20004

1.1km away

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Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington

515 15th Street, NW, 20004

1.1km away

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Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

333 E St Sw, 20024

1.1km away

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Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

975 7th Street SW, 20024

1.2km away

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Washington Marriott at Metro Center

Washington Marriott at Metro Center

775 12th Street NW, 20005

1.2km away

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Grand Hyatt Washington

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H Street NW, 20001

1.2km away

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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

627 H Street NW, 20001

1.3km away

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Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

655 Water Street SW, 20024

1.3km away

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington Downtown

500 H Street NW, 20001

1.3km away

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Conrad Washington DC

Conrad Washington DC

950 New York Ave NW, 20001

1.4km away

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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

815 14th St NW, 20005

1.4km away

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Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

806 15th Street NW, 20005

1.4km away

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The Westin DC Downtown

The Westin DC Downtown

999 9th Street NW, 20001

1.4km away

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Good to know about Smithsonian Institution

Which hotel is closest to Smithsonian Institution?

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf is the closest hotel we track, about 0.6km from Smithsonian Institution.

How many hotels are within walking distance of Smithsonian Institution?

10 of the 125 hotels we compare sit within a short walk — under 1km.

This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.

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