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Hotels near Smithsonian Institution
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.
191 hotels within 4 miles of Smithsonian Institution in United States as the crow flies, including 108 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest we have measured is Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, a walk of 0.6 miles away.
Two of the 102 hotels we have measured are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Smithsonian Institution. 108 of the 191 hotels are rated 4-star or higher.
Where to stay near Smithsonian Institution
Showing 24 of 191 hotels. The counts on this page cover all 191.
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, 20004
10 min walk (0.6 miles)
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
8.4585 reviews550 C St SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
10 min walk (0.6 miles)
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
9.01,548 reviews480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
11 min walk (0.6 miles)
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
9.0729 reviews1330 Maryland Avenue SW
11 min walk (0.6 miles)
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
8.85,785 reviews550 School Street Southwest
13 min walk (0.7 miles)
Riggs Washington DC
9.21,805 reviews900 F St Nw, 20004
14 min walk (0.7 miles)
Hyatt Place Washington D.C./National Mall
8.21,851 reviews400 E Street SW
15 min walk (0.8 miles)
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG
8.6449 reviews700 F Street NW
15 min walk (0.7 miles)
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
8.53,724 reviews725 Wharf Street SW, 20024
15 min walk (0.8 miles)
JW Marriott Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004
16 min walk (0.8 miles)
JW Marriott Washington, DC
8.2549 reviews1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
16 min walk (0.9 miles)
InterContinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
9.11,014 reviews801 Wharf Street SW
16 min walk (0.9 miles)
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
8.5743 reviews333 E St Sw, 20024
16 min walk (0.9 miles)
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG
9.1647 reviews1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
17 min walk (0.9 miles)
Hotel Washington
9.03,890 reviews515 15th Street, NW, 20004
17 min walk (0.9 miles)
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
9.0653 reviews775 12th Street Northwest
17 min walk (0.9 miles)
Canopy By Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
8.8553 reviews975 7th Street SW
18 min walk (0.9 miles)
Grand Hyatt Washington
8.61,501 reviews1000 H St NW
18 min walk (0.9 miles)
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
9.22,860 reviews627-631 H Street Northwest
20 min walk (1 mile)
Conrad Washington DC
9.4385 reviews950 New York Ave. NW
20 min walk (1 mile)
The Westin DC Downtown
8.7333 reviews999 Ninth Street Northwest
20 min walk (1 mile)
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
9.0411 reviews655 Water Street SW, 20024
20 min walk (1.1 miles)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington Downtown
7.91,887 reviews500 H Street NW
21 min walk (1.1 miles)
Eaton DC
8.71,398 reviews1201 K Street NW, 20005
22 min walk (1.1 miles)
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Good to know about Smithsonian Institution
Which hotel is closest to Smithsonian Institution?
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is the closest hotel we have measured, a walk of 0.6 miles from Smithsonian Institution.
How many hotels are within walking distance of Smithsonian Institution?
Two of the 102 hotels we have measured are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Smithsonian Institution.
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.