There are five Hilton Garden Inns near the DC metro lines, all fairly close to Downtown DC. The best one is the King Street location, with a combination of the location, average rates and stellar reviews. Rooms are spacious and incredibly nice, and the benefit of easy transportation makes it ideal for all travelers.

McPherson Square Hilton Garden Inn is right in DC, making it incredibly convenient, but the high rates and expensive parking fees make it too expensive for the average traveler. New York Ave also has the benefit of being right in DC, but also has the expensive parking fee as well as a high weekday fee. This location is better suited for a weekday trip. Bethesda and Courthouse/Clarendon Hilton Gardens are similar in costs and offer cheaper parking rates, but paying at little extra offers more convenience and interesting DC activities in King Street.

If you want to stay at a Hilton Garden Inn for your trip to DC, check out the King Street location first for the best combination of cost and location.

Why Find a Hilton Garden Inn Near the Metro?

The Metro system in DC is fast, convenient and cheap. In fact, it’s cheaper to take the metro than to drive around, whether you’re in DC for business, vacation or just visiting.

Parking anywhere in the DC area can be expensive and frustrating. Add on the hectic traffic and limited street parking, and you’re looking at spending more time and money than it’s really worth.

The DC metro system can take you anywhere you need to go, usually within a 15 minute ride (30 if you’re out towards the suburbs). Be sure to stay at one of these hotels close to a Metro station and save the hassle.

This Hilton Garden Inn can be found in the historic Old Town Alexandria area. Old Town offers a beautiful neighborhood with historic charm and plenty of shopping and restaurants to explore. With easy access to the Mount Vernon Trail and the water taxi to Georgetown, it appeals to all interests. The hotel is very close to the metro station a block away, and the commute to downtown DC takes 20 minutes. The hotel has been reviewed highly by past guests mentioning the nice rooms, location and staff. Similar to other Hilton Gardens parking can be expensive.

McPherson Square is a small neighborhood right in DC, a few minutes away from the National Mall. The Hilton Garden Inn is close to the White House, as well as plenty of restaurants in the area. Only a block to the McPherson Square metro station’s orange, blue and silver lines, exploring the rest of DC is convenient. This location is reviewed highly for its rooms and service. But, the average rates are much higher here than other Hilton Garden Inns, and the parking fee is the highest of all.

This Hilton Garden Inn is located in Bethesda, a vibrant urban center at the edge of DC, in Maryland. The neighborhood is affluent and trendy, with plenty of nice restaurants and interesting specialty boutiques and stores for any interests. The hotel is only two blocks to the metro station, and a short 20-minute ride to downtown DC. The location is great for families, older couples and business travelers and easily walkable. The hotel has low weekend rates and an affordable parking fee. Weekdays are the biggest kicker, jumping up nearly a $100 extra.

Located in the heart of Arlington, the Hilton Garden Inn near the Courthouse/Clarendon metro stations is surrounded by young professionals and families. The area is welcoming to all travelers; especially those who want to experience the nightlife. The hotel is a couple blocks away from the metro, and a short 15 minute ride into DC. The average weekend rate is the lowest and the parking fee is very reasonable, compared to other Hilton Garden Inns. On the flip side, weekday rates on average are the highest.

The New York Ave (or NoMa) Hilton Garden Inn can be found in Northeast DC, close to the Capital Building and National Mall. Nearby you can also find H Street, which is a favorite for nightlife, and the Union Market, a revitalized indoor market with food stalls, farmers market and art vendors. The New York Ave Metro station is a short two blocks from the hotel and runs on the red line. The hotel offers the cheapest weekday rates of the five Hilton Gardens and has great reviews. Unfortunately, the weekend price and parking fee can make this option pretty expensive.