Should You Stay Near the Union Station Metro?

Written by Katie Howard – Updated November 14, 2023
Where To Stay in Washington, D.C. > Union Station

What is the Best Union Station Hotel?


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1484271751_08_thumbs_upThe Best Union Station Hotel: Hyatt
Why: Best All Around Option

There are several hotels options within a short walk to Union Station. Staying at Union Station has perks in terms of the location to Amtrack, but everyday tourists will be hard pressed to find value in any of the nearby hotels and won't find this area of D.C. all that appealing. Regardless, expensive hotels do business here to cater to the business crowds. Parking rates hover around $50 per day, and none of the hotels offer free breakfast. The good news for tourists is that rates on the weekend drop, often as much as $75 / night. The Phoenix Park Hotel, Hotel George, or Hyatt are the best hotels for proximity to the Metro.

Check Rates at Hyatt

Staying Near the Union Station Metro


nieghborhood_vibe_48Union Station Neighborhood: Union Station is a neighborhood adjacent to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. To the west, the neighborhood is made up of businesses and government buildings, as well as being home to Georgetown University’s law school. To the east, you’ll find traditional DC rowhomes. This is an area that has been rapidly revitalizing, and the more residential areas are fairly safe. The main attraction of this area is its proximity to the Capitol and the Senate office buildings. From Union Station, you are also within walking distance to the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. Within the neighborhood itself, visit the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, lesser-known but also less crowded than its sister museums on the National Mall. Keep in mind, the area in which the hotels are located is in close proximity to one of the city’s biggest homeless shelters. That, and the bustling nature of the train station that gives the area its name makes this neighborhood one in which visitors should exercise caution.

things_to_do_48 Union Station – Where to Eat, What to Do, Pictures

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Things to Do in Union Station

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things_to_do_48Things to Do: The main attraction of this area is its proximity to the Capitol and the Senate office buildings. From Union Station, you are also within walking distance to the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. Within the neighborhood itself, visit the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, lesser-known but also less crowded than its sister museums on the National Mall. Union Station also offers some shopping, mostly small storefronts of national chains such as Ann Taylor and Victoria’s Secret.

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what_to_east_48What to Eat: Within Union Station itself, visitors will find multiple food courts offering fast food and fast casual options, as well as a limited sit-down options. The dining options closest to the hotels are at either end of the spectrum—the Dubliner and Kelly’s Irish Times are popular casual pubs while at the other end are Art and Soul, the restaurant within the Liaison by Chef Art Smith, once personal chef to Oprah, and Charlie Palmer’s Steak. The nearby H Street Corridor offers a larger variety of both dining and nightlife options.


Things to Do in Union Station


1. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill


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Hyatt
Rates - $$$
Blocks to Metro - 3
Parking - $56 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - $24 Buffet
Airport Shuttle - No
Hyatt
400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
Union Station Metro Station
701 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

2. Phoenix Park Hotel


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Phoenix Park Hotel
Rates - $$$
Blocks to Metro - 2
Parking - $54 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - $25-$35 A La Carte
Airport Shuttle - No
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N Capitol St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-1596
Union Station Metro Station
701 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

3. Kimpton George Hotel


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Hotel George
Rates - $$$
Blocks to Metro - 2
Parking - $46 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - $12-$16 A La Carte
Airport Shuttle - No
Hotel George
15 E Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-1501
Union Station Metro Station
701 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA