Washington 2021 Holidays
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Top Flight + Hotel Deals in Washington
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Georgetown
West End
Price was €967, price is now €818 per person
€818
per person
6 Jan - 11 Jan
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Washington (DCA)
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The location was great. The managers reception just wasn't up to the high standards I was use to in the past.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2021
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
Price was €924, price is now €821 per person
€821
per person
6 Jan - 11 Jan
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Washington (DCA)
4.7/5 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
We like to stay at the Hotel as its close to everything. Bars football, restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2021
Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House
Connecticut Ave - K Street
Price was €936, price is now €837 per person
€837
per person
6 Jan - 11 Jan
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Washington (DCA)
4.2/5 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staffs are accommodating especially the front desk person who helped us.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2021
Top hotels in Washington
Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C., an IHG Hotel
1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA
Fully refundable
4.2/5 Very Good! (908 reviews)
"Stayed only one night, Got a great price on Expedia I’d def stay again at that rate. Free shuttle to and from airport! I’d stay again if I could score a great rate"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2021
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall, an IHG Hotel
550 C St SW, Washington, DC
Fully refundable
4.2/5 Very Good! (1,978 reviews)
"It was ok. About what you would expect from a Holiday Inn. Location is outstanding. Easy walk to the National Mall. Very close to the Capital Building and Library of Congress. Staff was good and there is a Starbucks in the lobby. Rooms are kind of dated but comfortable. Hotel is very close to train ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2021
Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
901 L Street NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,149 reviews)
"Excellent location, near the convention center. Restaurant needs to open til later, 9 pm is to early"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2021
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top things to do in Washington
Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York
€144
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC
€70
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Holiday Packages
National treasures, American history and international politics take centre stage in the U.S. capital city.
Washington D.C., or “D.C.” as locals call it, was founded in 1791. As the epicenter of American politics, a visit to the nation’s capital isn’t complete without a trip to the White House. This is where America’s presidents have lived and worked for more than two centuries. Next door is the National Mall where you’ll find many of the country’s most revered landmarks. You can’t miss the towering Washington Monument, a 555-foot (169-metre) marble obelisk. Make your way up to the elevated U.S. Capitol Building for a breath-taking view across the Reflecting Pool towards the Lincoln Memorial. It was here that crowds gathered for Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
The National Mall showcases tributes to the nation’s patriots and heroes. These include the Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and World War II Memorial. It’s also home to the U.S. Botanic Garden and the National Gallery of Art. The revered Smithsonian Institute, the world’s largest museum and research complex, has most of its 19 exhibit halls on the mall. These include the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum. Use the wide, tree-lined sidewalks around the mall to explore the sights on foot or by hired bike.
Public transportation in D.C. is fast and easy. The DC Circulator bus stops in a number of districts, including Rosslyn, which is close to the Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the Iwo Jima Memorial. In the historic district of Georgetown you’ll find 18th-century architecture and modern-day shops and cafes. For nighttime entertainment, head to the U Street Corridor in the Shaw neighbourhood where jazz legend Duke Ellington used to play nightly.
Washington D.C. hosts many lively festivals year round. Join in one the nation’s largest Independence Day celebrations on July 4. Each April film buffs from around the world enjoy the Washington DC International Film Festival. Music lovers gather every June for the DC Jazz Festival. The city also has a thriving theatre scene. See a live stage show at The National Theatre, walking distance from the White House. The Shakespeare Theatre Company gives free performances throughout the year at the Sidney Harman Hall in Downtown D.C.
Be prepared for humid weather in summer and snowfall in winter. Visit Washington D.C. in spring and you may be lucky enough to catch one of the city’s most spectacular displays: for just a few days in March or April, some 1,600 cherry trees around the Tidal Basin burst into bloom.
Best time to visit Washington, D.C.
Peak Season: From March through June, expect higher rates as tourists flock to the city for the cherry blossoms and Congress finishes up its session.
Value Season: September and December are your best bets for great hotel deals and shorter lines. July and August are also good for travel bargains, but expect humid weather.