5 Best Hotels in Ballston, (Arlington, VA)
Written by Katie
Howard – Updated Nov 10, 2023
Where To Stay in
Washington, D.C. > Ballston
Written by Katie
Howard – Updated Nov 10, 2023
Where To Stay in
Washington, D.C. > Ballston
The
Best Ballston Hotel: Comfort
Inn
Why: Free Parking, Breakfast &
Wifi
Of the five hotels near the Ballston Metro the Comfort Inn is preferred because it offers free parking, breakfast and wifi. No other local hotels offer free parking. Over hundreds of reviews we found most often travelers found the rooms and amenities at the Comfort Inn to be suitable and adequate. One drawback is that you’ll need to walk 7 blocks to the Metro, at other hotels the walk is 3 block or less. Check out Comfort Inn as a first choice in Ballston.
The good thing about Ballston is that it has several hotel options to accommodate most any trip to DC. The Residence Inn stands out because it is a newly built hotel with suite rooms with a kitchenette, free wifi, and a nice rooftop deck. This may appeal to families. The Westin stands out for luxury, and is an excellent hotel to use for romantic weekend getaways. The Hilton is just steps from the Metro, and the Holiday Inn is probably the second best option to the Comfort Inn for budget minded travelers. Use our deals widget below to find the best hotel rates for your dates, and use the tables below to compare each hotel in terms of amenities and fees.
Compare Ballston Hotels
Ballston Neighborhood: With good
proximity to downtown, highways, airports and the National Mall it
is hard to go wrong at Ballston. This is one of the best locations
in Arlington, VA. There is a yuppie vibe to it, but with that
affluence brings charming squares and over 40 restaurants. A commute
to the National Mall is about 20 minutes via the Metro. The urban
area around the Metro quickly drops off into charming parks, and
suburban Virginia. The Mall nearby has an ice rink which is an
excellent way to beat the heat in the summer. Use the local Custis
trail to ride a bike into DC in 30 minutes.
Things to Do: Bikers will enjoy easy access to the Custis trail. Take the trail downhill toward Rosslyn and be in DC in less than 15 minutes. The trail connects to Mt. Vernon, the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, Bethesda via the Capital Crescent Trail, Great Falls via the C&O trail, and the WO&D trail. Take Custis and connect to Four Mile Run and loop past Reagan National Airport for an great 15 mile ride. Runners will appreciate the local high school track, and indoor swimming pool. The Ketler Iceplex is home to the capitals and offers daily public skates.
What to Eat: World of Beer, Carpol, and Grand Cru are great places to catch happy hour after work. Just about all types of cuisines can be found a few blocks from the hotels. For healthy eaters on the go SweetGreen is a local’s favorite for custom salad’s under $12 and fat free forzen yogurt. On weekdays food trucks swarm Welburn Square, right next to the Ballston Metro. Ballston has several sports bars, and fine dining restaurants.
Comfort Inn |
Rates - $$ |
Blocks to Metro - 7 |
Parking - Free |
Wifi - Free |
Breakfast - Free |
Airport Shuttle - No |
Comfort Inn Ballston 1211 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA, 22201, US |
Ballston Metro Station 4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA |
Holiday Inn |
Rates - $$ |
Blocks to Metro - 2 |
Parking - $14 / Day |
Wifi - Free |
Breakfast - $14 Buffet |
Airport Shuttle - No |
4610 N. Fairfax Dr Arlington, Virginia 22203 United States |
Ballston Metro Station 4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA |
Rates - $$ |
Hilton |
Blocks to Metro - 0 |
Parking - $17 / Day |
Wifi - $11 / Day |
Breakfast - $18 Buffet |
Airport Shuttle - No |
Hilton 950 North Stafford Street Arlington, Virginia 22203, USA |
Ballston Metro Station 4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA |
Residence Inn |
Rates - $$ |
Blocks to Metro - 2 |
Parking - $16 / Day |
Wifi - Free |
Breakfast - Free |
Airport Shuttle - No |
Residence Inn 650 North Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203 USA |
Ballston Metro Station 4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA |
Westin |
Rates - $$$ |
Blocks to Metro - 2 |
Parking - $29 / Day |
Wifi - Free |
Breakfast - $18 Buffet |
Airport Shuttle - No |
Westin 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203-1825 |
Ballston Metro Station 4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA |