Closest hotels to Capital One Arena in Penn Quarter

Capital One Arena anchors the Penn Quarter and Gallery Place neighborhoods at 601 F St NW, putting it within easy reach of Downtown DC and Chinatown. For Capitals and Wizards fans, or anyone attending a concert there, the difference between a 4-minute walk and a 20-minute one matters most when 20,000 people are all leaving at the same time. Every hotel on this list is within 0.3 miles of the arena entrance, covers a range of price points from mid-range to luxury, and is available to book.

How we selected and ordered these hotels

Walking distance to Capital One Arena at 601 F St NW determined the order. Hotels closer to the arena appear first. Within a 0.1-mile band, a higher star rating moves a hotel up. Where star ratings match, a verified sustainability credential breaks the tie. The list excludes hostels and short-term rentals, and every property is within 0.3 miles of the arena, which translates to no more than a 6-minute walk at a normal pace.

Hotels near Capital One Arena at a glance

Neighborhood context for Penn Quarter and Gallery Place

Penn Quarter and Gallery Place share a border at 7th Street NW, and for practical purposes travelers treat them as one walkable district. The arena is at the center of that district, with the National Portrait Gallery two blocks east, the National Mall about a 10-minute walk south, and Chinatown's H Street corridor one block north. Downtown DC's office and hotel corridor runs west along F and G Streets toward 9th and 10th Streets NW, where The Westin DC Downtown and several other properties cluster. Staying anywhere in this zone means you can reach the arena, the Metro, and a dozen restaurants without needing a car.

The hotels

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center 627 H Street NW 9.22,779 reviews 2 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)At 0.12 miles from the arena entrance, this is the closest hotel on the list to Capital One Arena, making it the top pick for travelers who want the shortest possible walk after an event. View hotel → Riggs Washington DC 900 F St Nw 9.21,797 reviews 4 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)Riggs Washington DC earns its place through a five-star rating and a guest score of 9.2, matching the Kimpton Monaco on distance while offering a distinct independent luxury experience in a converted 1891 bank building on F Street NW. View hotel → Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG 700 F St Nw 8.6444 reviews 3 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)Sitting on the same block as the arena at 700 F St NW, this five-star property gives travelers the rare combination of luxury amenities and a 4-minute walk to the arena entrance. View hotel → Arlo Washington DC 333 G Street Northwest 9.01,743 reviews 5 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)Arlo Washington DC brings a four-star option with a rooftop bar into the mix at 0.27 miles from the arena, giving travelers a mid-to-upper-range choice that still keeps the walk under 6 minutes. View hotel → The Westin DC Downtown 999 9th Street NW 8.7328 reviews 6 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)The Westin DC Downtown rounds out the list as the furthest pick at 0.29 miles, offering four-star amenities and Marriott Bonvoy points for loyalty travelers who want a full-service hotel within a 6-minute walk of the arena. View hotel →