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Washington, DC and nearby Virginia hotels under $200 a night, Nov 9 to 12, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Monday to Thursday, 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 12 of the 22 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Capitol Hill and Union Station: stay for congressional landmarks and residential streets, but check the exact address. Woodley Park and Adams Morgan: pick Woodley for the zoo, Adams Morgan for late nights. Old Town Alexandria: lovely for a slower getaway, inefficient for a packed Washington itinerary. Dupont Circle and Logan Circle: stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel.

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Washington, DC and nearby Virginia hotels under $200 a night, Nov 9 to 12, 2026

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia under $200 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-09, check-out 2026-11-12, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Capitol Hill & Union Station; Woodley Park & Adams Morgan; Old Town Alexandria; Dupont Circle & Logan Circle. 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 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12; 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 (12 of 22 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Capitol Hill & Union Station: Stay for congressional landmarks and residential streets, but check the exact address. Typical $219 a night. Subway: Union Station has Red.
  • Woodley Park & Adams Morgan: Pick Woodley for the zoo, Adams Morgan for late nights. Typical $179 a night. Subway: Woodley Park has Red.
  • Old Town Alexandria: Lovely for a slower getaway, inefficient for a packed Washington itinerary. Typical $256 a night. Subway: King Street–Old Town and Braddock Road have Blue/Yellow.
  • Dupont Circle & Logan Circle: Stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Typical $317 a night. Subway: Dupont has Red.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. The Baron Hotel — 3-star, independent

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South — 2-star, Hampton by Hilton

3. Windsor Inn Hotel — 2-star, independent

4. HighRoad Washington DC — 2-star, independent

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

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

More hotels in the area (16)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 9 to 12, 2026
  1. The Baron Hotel, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #1 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    The Baron Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $101a night · Nov 9 to 12

    A very low-rate Dupont base for travelers interested in the on-site comedy club. You accept late-night noise, worn compact rooms and uncertain elevator access.

    $5/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $199 vs $208 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $304 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, Old Town Alexandria
    #2 of 6 · Old Town Alexandria

    Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

    2-star · Hampton by Hilton

    $102a night · Nov 9 to 12

    Included breakfast, useful room space and helpful staff for practical road-trip stays. You accept a highway-side location south of Old Town and paid parking.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $307 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Windsor Inn Hotel, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan
    #3 of 6 · Woodley Park & Adams Morgan

    Windsor Inn Hotel

    2-star · Independent

    $109a night · Nov 9 to 12

    A low-rate neighborhood base for travelers who need little beyond a private bathroom. You accept uneven cleanliness and maintenance, with stairs and no elevator.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $327 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. HighRoad Washington DC, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan
    #4 of 6 · Woodley Park & Adams Morgan

    HighRoad Washington DC

    2-star · Independent

    $117a night · Nov 9 to 12

    Friendly, sociable budget accommodation amid Adams Morgan restaurants and nightlife. You accept compact rooms, nightlife noise and stairs without an elevator.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $352 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $125a night · Nov 9 to 12

    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.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $374 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG, Crystal City & Pentagon City
    #6 of 6 · Crystal City & Pentagon City

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

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $127a night · Nov 9 to 12

    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.

    Nov 9 to 12, two adults: $381 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 22 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 Nov 9 to 12

  2. 2. 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 Nov 9 to 12

  3. 3. 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 Nov 9 to 12

  4. 4. The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row · Woodley Park · 4-star$62/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $268 vs $393 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 9 to 12

  5. 5. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn · Rosslyn · 3-star$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. Rooms for Nov 9 to 12

  6. 6. YOTEL Washington DC · Capitol Hill · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $478 vs $561 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 Nov 9 to 12

  7. 7. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$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. Rooms for Nov 9 to 12

  8. 8. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $248 vs $274 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 9 to 12

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

16 more
  1. 1. Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$146Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  2. 2. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG · Crystal City · 3-star$67/night less than Expedia (39%)$148Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  3. 3. YOTEL Washington DC · Capitol Hill · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (15%)$160Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  4. 4. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)$163Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  5. 5. Hilton Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$166Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  6. 6. Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG · Dupont Circle · 3-star$9/night less than Expedia (8%)$169Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  7. 7. The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row · Woodley Park · 4-star$62/night less than Expedia (32%)$170Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  8. 8. Arlington Court Suites, a Clarion Collection Hotel · Rosslyn · 2-star$175Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  9. 9. Washington Plaza Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$176Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  10. 10. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (15%)$179Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  11. 11. citizenM Washington DC Capitol · The Wharf · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (3%)$181Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  12. 12. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown · Penn Quarter · 3-star$184Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  13. 13. The Westin Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (5%)$186Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  14. 14. The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$296/night less than Expedia (64%)$192Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  15. 15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 3-star$193Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
  16. 16. Omni Shoreham Hotel · Woodley Park · 4-star$198Rooms for Nov 9 to 12
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