StayAreasWhere to stay near Nationals Park
The Wharf is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from Nationals Park. If you'd rather stay in town, Penn Quarter is 21 minutes home at 22:45 by metro G.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 41,300 people
- What's on
- Washington Nationals baseball and concerts
- Nearest stations
- Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green line), a short walk
Where to stay for a match or concert at Nationals Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WharfWaterfront dining, Navy Yard & ballgames | 17walk | 17walk | $270 |
| Penn QuarterDowntown museums, restaurants & Metro | 20metro G | 21metro G | $260 |
| Foggy BottomWest End hotels, Lincoln Memorial & Kennedy Center | 25metro B, metro G | 26metro G, metro B | $250 |
| Crystal CityNext to Reagan National, one Metro stop from the airport | 32metro Y, metro G | 28metro G, metro Y | $260 |
| RosslynAcross the Key Bridge from Georgetown | 56metro S, metro G | 30metro G, metro B | $290 |
| Capitol HillThe Capitol, Union Station & rowhouses | 35walk | 35walk | $230 |
| Dupont CircleEmbassies, cafés & nightlife | 25metro R, metro G | 44metro G, metro R | $250 |
| GeorgetownCobbled streets, shops & the waterfront | 44bus A58, metro O, metro G | 47metro G, metro O, bus D80 | $300 |
| Old Town AlexandriaHistoric brick streets on the Potomac, close to the airport | 50bus A11, metro Y, metro G | 65metro G, metro Y, bus 31 | $230 |
| National HarborWaterfront resort, casino and convention centre on the Potomac | 62bus C11, bus P97, metro G | 71metro G, bus C11 | $250 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near Nationals Park cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Green line trains are crowded after the game; Navy Yard hotels are walkable.
Before you book
- Navy Yard and The Wharf are the closest areas with hotels.
Hotels near Nationals Park
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Nationals Park and the areas on the map
Staying near Nationals Park: questions
What is the best area to stay near Nationals Park?
The Wharf is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from Nationals Park. If you'd rather stay in town, Penn Quarter is 21 minutes home at 22:45 by metro G.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at Nationals Park?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: The Wharf 17 minutes, Penn Quarter 21 minutes, Foggy Bottom 26 minutes, Crystal City 28 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Green line trains are crowded after the game; Navy Yard hotels are walkable.
How much do hotels near Nationals Park cost?
In The Wharf, typical doubles are about $170 budget, $270 mid-range and $450 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 Nationals Park?
Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green line), a short walk.