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Pet-friendly hotels in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Thursday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 37 of the 79 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. The Washington, DC and nearby Virginia selection spans Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Dupont Circle and Logan Circle: stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront: a strong stadium-and-parks base, less compelling for a museums-only trip. Rosslyn and Arlington: rosslyn trades neighborhood charm for exceptionally useful cross-river connections. Crystal City and Pentagon City: choose it for Reagan Airport and shopping, not Washington street character.

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Pet-friendly hotels in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. The Washington, DC and nearby Virginia selection spans Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: pet-friendly hotels, located in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia (Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria); check-in 2026-12-24, check-out 2026-12-29, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Dupont Circle & Logan Circle; Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront; Rosslyn & Arlington; Crystal City & Pentagon City. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (37 of 79 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Dupont Circle & Logan Circle: Stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Typical $317 a night. Subway: Dupont has Red.
  • Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront: A strong stadium-and-parks base, less compelling for a museums-only trip. Typical $261 a night. Subway: Navy Yard–Ballpark has Green.
  • Rosslyn & Arlington: Rosslyn trades neighborhood charm for exceptionally useful cross-river connections. Typical $232 a night. Subway: Rosslyn has Blue/Orange/Silver.
  • Crystal City & Pentagon City: Choose it for Reagan Airport and shopping, not Washington street character. Typical $254 a night. Subway: Crystal City and Pentagon City have Blue/Yellow.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

2. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

3. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

4. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City — 4-star, DoubleTree by Hilton

6. Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

More hotels in the area (73)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026
  1. Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG, Crystal City & Pentagon City
    #1 of 6 · Crystal City & Pentagon City

    Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $88a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A lower-rate airport-and-Metro base with friendly staff and a DCA shuttle. You accept dated rooms, extra-cost breakfast and roadwork affecting access.

    $91/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Axel $274 vs $455 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $438 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG, Crystal City & Pentagon City
    #2 of 6 · Crystal City & Pentagon City

    Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $92a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A much lower-rate DCA stopover with helpful staff and a scheduled airport shuttle. You accept dated rooms, plumbing complaints and no overnight shuttle.

    $67/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $212 vs $346 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $458 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn, Rosslyn & Arlington
    #3 of 6 · Rosslyn & Arlington

    Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $95a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A lower-rate, comfortable sleeping base within a short walk of Rosslyn Metro. You accept dated finishes; breakfast and garage parking usually cost extra.

    $32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $345 vs $409 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $474 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol, Capitol Hill & Union Station
    #4 of 6 · Capitol Hill & Union Station

    Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $103a night · Dec 24 to 29

    Spacious rooms, microwaves and an indoor pool near NoMa's Red Line station. You accept some worn furnishings; breakfast and valet cost extra.

    $21/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $238 vs $281 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $514 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City, Crystal City & Pentagon City
    #5 of 6 · Crystal City & Pentagon City

    DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $108a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A DCA shuttle and skyline-view possibilities for airport or Pentagon-area business stays. You accept dated rooms, uneven maintenance and no guest pool.

    $19/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $222 vs $260 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $542 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza, Rosslyn & Arlington
    #6 of 6 · Rosslyn & Arlington

    Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $109a night · Dec 24 to 29

    Lower-rate, spacious updated rooms with microwaves and refrigerators near Courthouse Metro. You accept breakfast costs extra and the paid garage has limited capacity.

    $36/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $351 vs $422 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $547 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

37 of 79 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$296/night less than Expedia (64%)

    Axel $336 vs $927 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  2. 2. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$208/night less than Expedia (53%)

    Axel $368 vs $784 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  3. 3. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG · The Wharf · 5-star$306/night less than Expedia (49%)

    Axel $640 vs $1,253 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  4. 4. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$169/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $432 vs $770 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  5. 5. Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG · Crystal City · 3-star$91/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Axel $274 vs $455 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  6. 6. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG · Crystal City · 3-star$67/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $212 vs $346 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  7. 7. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront · Navy Yard · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $368 vs $516 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  8. 8. Washington Hilton · Woodley Park · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $396 vs $535 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)$110Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  2. 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South · Old Town Alexandria · 2-star$115Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  3. 3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown · Penn Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Booking.com (12%)$115Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  4. 4. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National · Crystal City · 3-star$119Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  5. 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (19%)$119Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  6. 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center · Penn Quarter · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (18%)$119Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  7. 7. Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$120Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  8. 8. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG · The Wharf · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (15%)$122Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  9. 9. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf · The Wharf · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (17%)$129Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  10. 10. Washington Plaza Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$130Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  11. 11. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison · Dupont Circle · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (20%)$131Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  12. 12. Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center · Penn Quarter · 2-star$133Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  13. 13. Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters · Dupont Circle · 4-star$134Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  14. 14. Arlington Court Suites, a Clarion Collection Hotel · Rosslyn · 2-star$137Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  15. 15. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (12%)$139Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  16. 16. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$208/night less than Expedia (53%)$139Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  17. 17. Washington Hilton · Woodley Park · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (26%)$139Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  18. 18. Crystal Gateway Marriott · Crystal City · 4-star$142Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  19. 19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport · Crystal City · 4-star$143Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  20. 20. The Westin Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (5%)$143Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  21. 21. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$169/night less than Expedia (44%)$143Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  22. 22. State Plaza Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 3-star$144Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  23. 23. The Normandy Hotel · Woodley Park · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (1%)$145Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  24. 24. Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$146Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  25. 25. Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront · Navy Yard · 3-star$74/night less than Expedia (29%)$150Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  26. 26. Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 3-star$151Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  27. 27. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 4-star$12/night less than Expedia (6%)$152Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  28. 28. Hilton Arlington National Landing · Crystal City · 4-star$158Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  29. 29. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza · Rosslyn · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (3%)$160Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  30. 30. Hilton Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$162Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  31. 31. The LINE Hotel DC · Woodley Park · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (9%)$162Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  32. 32. Capitol Hill Hotel · Capitol Hill · 4-star$166Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  33. 33. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown · Downtown · 3-star$168Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  34. 34. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$171Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  35. 35. The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$296/night less than Expedia (64%)$173Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  36. 36. The Morrow Washington Dc, Curio Collection By Hilton · Capitol Hill · 5-star$174Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  37. 37. The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center · Dupont Circle · 4-star$175Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  38. 38. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa · Downtown · 3-star$178Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  39. 39. Omni Shoreham Hotel · Woodley Park · 4-star$178Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  40. 40. YOTEL Washington DC · Capitol Hill · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (15%)$178Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  41. 41. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge · Rosslyn · 3-star$11/night less than Expedia (6%)$180Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  42. 42. Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse · Rosslyn · 3-star$181Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  43. 43. Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport · Crystal City · 4-star$181Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  44. 44. Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria by IHG · Old Town Alexandria · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (9%)$182Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  45. 45. Capital Hilton · Downtown · 4-star$182Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  46. 46. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall · The Wharf · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (6%)$182Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  47. 47. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$16/night less than Expedia (4%)$183Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  48. 48. Reside Navy Yard, a Wyndham Residence · Navy Yard · 3-star$184Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  49. 49. Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt · Navy Yard · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (4%)$189Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  50. 50. Kimpton George Hotel by IHG · Capitol Hill · 4-star$190Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  51. 51. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center · Penn Quarter · 3-star$191Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  52. 52. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 3-star$194Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  53. 53. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$198Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  54. 54. Le Meridien Arlington · Rosslyn · 4-star$199Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  55. 55. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington at Rosslyn · Rosslyn · 3-star$209Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  56. 56. The Graham Georgetown · Georgetown · 4-star$74/night less than Booking.com (23%)$212Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  57. 57. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (15%)$216Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  58. 58. The Dupont Circle Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$218Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  59. 59. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall · The Wharf · 3-star$224Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  60. 60. Hotel Washington · Downtown · 5-star$235Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  61. 61. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG · The Wharf · 5-star$306/night less than Expedia (49%)$236Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  62. 62. Salamander Washington DC · The Wharf · 5-star$66/night less than Expedia (20%)$240Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  63. 63. The Watergate Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$75/night less than Expedia (23%)$247Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  64. 64. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG · Penn Quarter · 4-star$259Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  65. 65. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf · The Wharf · 4-star$342Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  66. 66. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$348Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  67. 67. Conrad Washington, DC · Penn Quarter · 5-star$368Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  68. 68. Tabard Inn · Dupont Circle · 3-star$434Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  69. 69. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG · Downtown · 5-star$452Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  70. 70. The Jefferson, Washington, DC · Dupont Circle · 5-star$482Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  71. 71. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. · Georgetown · 5-star$496Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  72. 72. Rosewood Washington, D.C. · Georgetown · 5-star$786Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  73. 73. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$1,054Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
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