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Exterior

Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North

Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
3.0 star property
Germantown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,097 reviews)
The price is ā‚¬93
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Spark by Hilton Germantown Washington DC North
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
3.0 star property
Northeast
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,583 reviews)
"Super clean and friendly staff"
United States
Desiree
The price is ā‚¬116
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
Reception

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
2.5 star property
Gaithersburg
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, great breakfast, great staff!"
United States
Steve
The price is ā‚¬103
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
Exterior

Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville

Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville
2.5 star property
Gaithersburg
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great place, super clean and friendly staff!"
United States
John
The price is ā‚¬112
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville
Lobby

Econo Lodge Metro

Econo Lodge Metro
2.0 star property
East Falls Church
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"It is good, I liked the place and it is affordable."
United States
Krithik saieswar
The price is ā‚¬80
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Econo Lodge Metro
Terrace/patio

Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon

Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon
3.0 star property
McNair
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Great hotel near the airport. Only spent one night but room was clean and spacious."
United States
Nicole
The price is ā‚¬100
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Quality Inn Mt. Vernon

Quality Inn Mt. Vernon
2.5 star property
Groveton
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Karen
The price is ā‚¬72
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Quality Inn Mt. Vernon
Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG
2.5 star property
Belle Haven
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Beds were extremely comfortable. Very clean. Chocolate candy at the desk for your way in and out. Breakfast was also very good."
United States
Sean
The price is ā‚¬106
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
3.5 star property
Crystal City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,904 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay so much! I would totally stay there again"
United States
Emmanuel
The price is ā‚¬105
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
Lobby

Best Western Fairfax

Best Western Fairfax
2.5 star property
Fairfax
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,650 reviews)
"Good place to stay for the price!"
United States
Liza
The price is ā‚¬100
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Best Western Fairfax
Lobby

Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham Washington DC

Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham Washington DC
3.0 star property
Westgate
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,134 reviews)
"Great stay for families"
United States
Evelyn
The price is ā‚¬89
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham Washington DC
Lobby

Hotel Hive

Hotel Hive
3.5 star property
Northwest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,524 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ā‚¬79
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Hive
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington-Dulles International Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington-Dulles International Airport
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff"
United States
Carla
The price is ā‚¬114
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Washington-Dulles International Airport
Exterior

Best Western Plus Laurel

Best Western Plus Laurel
2.5 star property
Laurel Historic District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,282 reviews)
"Great room , staff and breakfast!"
United States
Lucas
The price is ā‚¬98
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Best Western Plus Laurel
2 restaurants; dinner served

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
4.0 star property
Southwest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,272 reviews)
"Everyone was grea from top to bottom! Great location!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ā‚¬118
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Banquet hall

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
4.0 star property
Gaithersburg
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,031 reviews)
"Staff, property and cookies at check in made for an excellent stay"
United States
Donna
The price is ā‚¬104
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
Exterior

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
3.5 star property
The Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,020 reviews)
"good room and nice area."
United States
julia
The price is ā‚¬147
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Front of property

HighRoad Washington DC

HighRoad Washington DC
2.0 star property
Northwest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (690 reviews)
"Very nice location. Close to many restaurants and shops and a park."
United States
WILLIAM R
The price is ā‚¬78
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
HighRoad Washington DC
Lobby sitting area

Comfort Inn & Suites Alexandria West

Comfort Inn & Suites Alexandria West
2.5 star property
Rose Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,358 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very nice!! The breakfast was good too!"
United States
Cecilia
The price is ā‚¬98
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Alexandria West
Lobby

Best Western Dulles Airport Inn

Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,425 reviews)
"This is a convent and clean place to stay"
United States
John
The price is ā‚¬103
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Rock Creek Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Rock Creek Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Strathmore and National Museum of Health and Medicine.

South Kensington

South Kensington is well liked for its churches and architecture. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, National Museum of Health and Medicine and Strathmore are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center during your stay in North Kensington.
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Learn more about Kensington

Antique lovers flock to Kensington's famous district where dozens of shops offer treasures from Victorian furniture to vintage toys. Nearby Rock Creek Park offers hiking trails, while the town's weekend farmers market showcases local produce and artisan crafts.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

The Watermark Hotel

The Watermark Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"So much to do clean food great"
Ivey 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Watermark Hotel

More cheap stays in Kensington

Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast

Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast

3510 Old Annapolis Rd Laurel MD
The price is ā‚¬60 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
ā‚¬60
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,806 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Kensington?
Washington Plaza Hotel, located 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from the heart of Kensington, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your trip to the area are Hamilton Hotel Washington DC and Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kensington.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kensington has to offer?
Spacious 4-bedroom townhome in brilliant Washington with WiFi, AC: This holiday home rental outside of Kensington offers a balcony, 1 hot tub and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Kensington.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kensington.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Kensington?
Washington Plaza Hotel: Hotel, 9-minute walk from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Features complimentary wireless Internet access, a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC and Arlo Washington DC are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Kensington.
What is staying in Kensington like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Kensington has to offer, including the temples, entertainment choices and churches. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its theatres. White House, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Capital One Arena are some of the top sights around the area. In Kensington, there are 6 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kensington.
What are the top places to visit in Kensington?
A favourite place to visit is Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center. You'll also find White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kensington guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Kensington?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 24Ā°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4Ā°C. Average annual precipitation for Kensington is 1311 mm.

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