Crystal City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Crystal City
Stay near popular Crystal City attractions
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Crystal City Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
"Paying premium price I would not expect to be treated as a nuisance when interacting with the front staff. They knew very little about their surrounding neighbourhood & could not make any suggestions or give any directions. I was provided incorrect information as it relates to making reservations ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
"The room itself was spacious for two people. However, the temperature outside on July 4th was a blistering 101 degrees while the room when we arrived was on average 78 degrees. I tried to change the thermostat but was unable to. I contacted the main desk and they sent over a maintenance worker to ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Great Hotel. Special thanks to Christina for being very professional with an issue and really making us feel special. The outdoor pool is the absolute best for families and being right near the White House and National Mall made the vist for the 4th of July 2026 perfect....many thanks !!!"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Room was clean which is ultimately most important to me. It was also a super convenient location. I had issues with needing to ask the front desk for things numerous times, housekeeping not replenishing things and skipping us alltogether along with multiple broken items in the room ( refrigerator, ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"I love the place but the catch was smelling bad"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"Easy to get to city center by subway"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Crystal City
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Phillips Collection. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
