StayAreasWhere to stay near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Penn Quarter is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. If you'd rather stay in town, The Wharf is 21 minutes by metro G.
- What it is
- Exhibition centre
- What's on
- Conventions and trade shows in central DC
- Nearest stations
- Mt Vernon Sq/7th St–Convention Center (Green and Yellow lines)
Areas near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday. Quickest first.
| Area | Door to door | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Penn QuarterDowntown museums, restaurants & Metro | 13walk | $260 |
| The WharfWaterfront dining, Navy Yard & ballgames | 21metro G | $270 |
| Dupont CircleEmbassies, cafés & nightlife | 29walk | $250 |
| RosslynAcross the Key Bridge from Georgetown | 29metro B, metro Y, bus D40 | $290 |
| Crystal CityNext to Reagan National, one Metro stop from the airport | 29metro Y, bus D40 | $260 |
| Capitol HillThe Capitol, Union Station & rowhouses | 31walk | $230 |
| Foggy BottomWest End hotels, Lincoln Memorial & Kennedy Center | 38walk | $250 |
| GeorgetownCobbled streets, shops & the waterfront | 41bus D80, metro S, bus | $300 |
| Old Town AlexandriaHistoric brick streets on the Potomac, close to the airport | 41bus A11, metro Y, bus D40 | $230 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Penn Quarter and downtown hotels are a 5 to 15-minute walk.
Before you book
- Several big hotels are directly opposite the centre.
Hotels near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the areas on the map
Staying near Walter E. Washington Convention Center: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?
Penn Quarter is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. If you'd rather stay in town, The Wharf is 21 minutes by metro G.
How do I get away after a show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?
Penn Quarter and downtown hotels are a 5 to 15-minute walk.
How much do hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 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 the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St–Convention Center (Green and Yellow lines).