StayAreasWhere to stay near Capital One Arena
Penn Quarter is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from Capital One Arena. If you'd rather stay in town, Dupont Circle is 14 minutes home at 22:45 by metro R.
- What it is
- Arena, about 20,000 people
- What's on
- Wizards and Capitals games and concerts
- Nearest stations
- Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Green and Yellow lines), under the arena
Where to stay for a show at Capital One Arena
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn QuarterDowntown museums, restaurants & Metro | 6walk | 6walk | $260 |
| Dupont CircleEmbassies, cafés & nightlife | 39walk | 14metro R | $250 |
| The WharfWaterfront dining, Navy Yard & ballgames | 17metro G | 17metro G | $270 |
| Foggy BottomWest End hotels, Lincoln Memorial & Kennedy Center | 18metro B | 17metro R, metro S | $250 |
| Crystal CityNext to Reagan National, one Metro stop from the airport | 20metro Y | 18metro Y | $260 |
| RosslynAcross the Key Bridge from Georgetown | 26metro B, metro Y | 21metro R, metro S | $290 |
| Capitol HillThe Capitol, Union Station & rowhouses | 24walk | 24walk | $230 |
| GeorgetownCobbled streets, shops & the waterfront | 44bus D80, metro O, bus D20 | 27metro R, bus D80 | $300 |
| Old Town AlexandriaHistoric brick streets on the Potomac, close to the airport | 38bus A11, metro Y | 35metro Y, bus 31 | $230 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near Capital One Arena cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Penn Quarter hotels are a few minutes' walk.
Before you book
- Penn Quarter is the obvious base: dozens of hotels around the arena.
Hotels near Capital One Arena
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Capital One Arena and the areas on the map
Staying near Capital One Arena: questions
What is the best area to stay near Capital One Arena?
Penn Quarter is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from Capital One Arena. If you'd rather stay in town, Dupont Circle is 14 minutes home at 22:45 by metro R.
How long does it take to get back after a show at Capital One Arena?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Penn Quarter 6 minutes, Dupont Circle 14 minutes, The Wharf 17 minutes, Foggy Bottom 17 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Penn Quarter hotels are a few minutes' walk.
How much do hotels near Capital One Arena cost?
In Penn Quarter, typical doubles are about $160 budget, $260 mid-range and $500 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Capital One Arena?
Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Green and Yellow lines), under the arena.