Hotels Outside of Washington, D.C. in Virginia and Maryland Near the Metro

Written by – Updated June 24, 2021


As longtime my husband and I are always being asked how tourist visiting Washington, D.C. for the first time can save money on expensive downtown dc hotels by staying in a city nearby Washington, D.C. Tourists who are looking for hotels outside of DC on the Metro with access to Smithsonian Museums and the National Mall will find that there are over 75 hotels to chose from in the cities closest to Washington, D.C. like Arlington, Bethesda, Crystal City, Alexandria, and Silver Spring.


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What cities in Maryland are close to DC?


Answer: The closest cities in Maryland near Washington, D.C. that are popular places to stay for tourists are Bethesda, New Carrollton, Silver Spring, and Camp Springs Maryland, near the Branch Ave. Metro station.

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What cities in Virginia are close to DC?


Answer: The closest cities in Virginia near Washington, D.C. that are popular places for tourist to stay are Arlington, Alexandria, Crystal City (DCA), Falls Church, Springfield. For tourist who are looking for a comfortable suburban setting and a hotel to park the car staying in Virginia is a good choice.

#1 Maryland Hotel near the DC Metro


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The most popular hotel outside Washington, DC in Maryland is the Courtyard Marriott at the New Carrollton station. Parking is free, and across a vast majority of reviews the hotel is well liked by all types of travelers. New Carrollton is also a MARC station and Amtrak station so travelers coming from Baltimore and the East Coast will appreciate the location.

#1 Virginia Hotel near the DC Metro


In Virginia the most popular hotel outside of Washington, D.C. is the Courtyard Marriott at the Dunn Loring station along the Orange line and off of I-66 in suburbs. This hotel is well liked by all types of travelers for its FREE underground parking, free wifi, up to date decor and immediate Metro access.

Places to Stay in Maryland Outside DC


Station Hotels Commute
Twinbrook $$ 25 mins
College Park $ 30 mins
Greenbelt $ 30 mins
White Flint $$$ 32mins
Shady Grove $ 40 mins
Bethesda $ 20 mins
Silver Spring $$ 25 mins
Rockville $$ 40 mins
Station Hotels Commute
Branch Ave. $ 30 mins
Franconia / Springfield $ 30 mins
Largo Town Center $ 30 mins
New Carrollton $$ 30 mins

Places to Stay in Virginia outside DC


Station Hotels Commute
Falls Church $ 20 mins
Dunn-Loring $$ 30 mins
Spring Hill $ 30 mins
Tysons Corner $ 30 mins
Vienna $ 30 mins
Reston $$ 40 mins

Station Hotels Commute
Braddock $$ 20 mins
King Street $$$ 20 mins
Eisenhower $$ 30 mins
Station Hotel Rates Commute
Rosslyn $ 10 mins
Ballston $$ 15 mins
Courthouse / Clarendon $$ 15 mins
Crystal City $$ 15 mins
Pentagon City $$ 15 mins

Cities Near Washington, DC

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City Commute About
Arlington, VA 15 mins Arlington, VA is primarily two areas, the area by the DCA airport is called Crystal City, and the other area is made up of the Ballston, Clarendon and Rosslyn neighborhoods along the orange line. Arlington has a yuppie vibe and attracts young professionals. It has good nightlife.
Alexandria, VA 20 mins Alexandria, VA sits along the Potomac River and is home to main street shopping and many restaurants. Alexandria attracts a middle aged crowed, a trail connects Alexandria with Mt. Vernon and Washington, DC.
Bethesda, MD 25 mins Bethesda Maryland is adjacent to NIH medical center. The urban pocket is populated by families and young professionals. The area is regarded as a mecca for restaurants.
Silver Spring, MD 30 mins Silver Spring Maryland is much like Bethesda. It has a town square and the same overall vibe, but with less overall restaurants and charm than Bethesda.
Tysons Corner, VA 30 mins Tysons Corner is home to lots of shopping including two mega malls. Tysons Corner is often congested with traffic and located at the intersection of I-495 and I-66.

How Far is Washington, D.C from Virginia?


Answer: Washington, D.C. is across the Potomac river from Washington, D.C. It takes 5 mins to walk across the key bridge from Rosslyn, VA to Georgetown located in the District of Columbia. Most Metro stations that are in Virginia and near Washington, D.C. will have you to the National Mall, and Smithsonian Museums in about 15 minutes. DCA is located 15 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. in Virginia.

What is the Closet City to Washington, DC?


Answer: The closest cities near Washington, D.C. with Metro access to the National Mall and downtown DC are Bethesda, Crystal City, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Rosslyn, Ballston and Clarendon appeal to tourists because they offer up the ability to walk to restaurants and nightlife along with the Metro. Hotels near Washington, DC in these areas sometimes have free parking, and are usually more affordable than in downtown.