The Washington Monument framed by blooming cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington DC

Washington, DC trips, hotels from $123 a night

Real prices for Nov 6 – 8, checked Oct 9

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What a Washington, DC trip costs

For 2 adults on Nov 6 – 8, well-reviewed hotels in Washington, DC start at $123 a night, and a typical one is about $225, with taxes and fees. Meals run about $69 a day per person, and getting around by public transit about $6.75. Tell us your budget and we’ll plan a trip that fits.

Hotels in Washington, DC

For 2 adults, Nov 6 – 8. checked Oct 9, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT

Hotel Nell - Union Market

Hotel Nell - Union Market

★★★★ · 411 New York Avenue Northeast

Non-refundable

8.6Excellent1,202 reviews

$123 a night with taxes

$247 total

Total with taxes and fees, 2 nights

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Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill at Gallaudet University

Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill at Gallaudet University

★★★ · 800 Florida Avenue NE

Non-refundable

8.6Excellent1,430 reviews

$144 a night with taxes

$289 total

Total with taxes and fees, 2 nights, incl. $39.42 paid at the hotel

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The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

★★★★ · 2121 P Street Northwest

Fully refundable

9Wonderful2,037 reviews

$162 a night with taxes

$323 total

Total with taxes and fees, 2 nights, incl. $70 paid at the hotel

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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

★★★★★ · 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Non-refundable

10Exceptional400 reviews

$1,023 a night with taxes

$2,046 total

Total with taxes and fees, 2 nights

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Prices include taxes and fees. A typical well-reviewed hotel is $225 a night.

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Food and getting around

Meals

$69 a day

Typical cost per person, per day.

Local transit

$6.75 a day

Typical cost per person, per day.

Where to eat

  • Rumi’s Kitchen

    Persian Restaurant9.3 / 10640 L St NW, Washington

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  • Rasika

    Indian Restaurant9.3 / 10$$$$1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington

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  • Rose's Luxury

    New American Restaurant9.3 / 10$$$$717 8th St SE, Washington

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  • Poke Papa

    Poke Restaurant9.2 / 10806 H St NW, Washington

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  • The Red Hen

    Italian Restaurant9.2 / 10$$$$1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington

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  • Le Diplomate

    French Restaurant9.2 / 10$$$$1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington

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  • L'Ardente

    Italian Restaurant9.2 / 10$$$$200 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 100, Washington

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  • Tatte

    Bakery9.2 / 10$$$$1090 I St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington

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Things to see

Lincoln Memorial

Monument · 9.6 / 10

World War II Memorial

Monument · 9.5 / 10

National Mall

Plaza · 9.5 / 10

National Gallery of Art

Art Museum · 9.5 / 10

Washington Monument

Monument · 9.4 / 10

Meridian Hill Park

Park · 9.4 / 10

Entry prices aren’t included.

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