Capital One Arena is at 601 F St NW, where Penn Quarter and Gallery Place meet, a short walk from 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, and the five run from mid-range to luxury.
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, the hotel with a verified sustainability credential comes first. 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
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score | Nearest Metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center | 0.12 mi | 2 min | 3 stars | 9.2 | Gallery Place-Chinatown |
| Riggs Washington DC | 0.20 mi | 4 min | 5 stars | 9.2 | Gallery Place-Chinatown |
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG | 0.20 mi | 4 min | 5 stars | 8.6 | Gallery Place-Chinatown |
| Arlo Washington DC | 0.27 mi | 5 min | 4 stars | 9.0 | Gallery Place-Chinatown |
| The Westin DC Downtown | 0.29 mi | 6 min | 4 stars | 8.7 | Gallery Place-Chinatown |
Getting to and from the arena on game night
- Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station is directly outside the arena on F Street and serves the Red, Yellow, and Green lines, making it the fastest exit after a sold-out game.
- All five hotels on this list are close enough that walking back after an event is faster than waiting for a rideshare surge.
- If you drive, book a garage in advance.
- Chinatown restaurants along H Street NW, one block north of the arena, stay open late on event nights and are a short walk from every hotel on this list.
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 across 7th Street to the west, 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)The closest hotel on the list, 0.12 miles from the arena entrance. No one here has a shorter walk home after a game.
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Riggs Washington DC
900 F St Nw
9.21,797 reviews
4 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)Five stars and a 9.2 guest score in a converted 1891 bank building on F Street NW. Same distance as the Kimpton Monaco, more independent in feel.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG
700 F St Nw
8.6444 reviews
3 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)At 700 F St NW, across the 7th and F intersection from the arena: five-star amenities and a 4-minute walk to the entrance.
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Arlo Washington DC
333 G Street Northwest
9.01,743 reviews
5 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red/Yellow/Green)A four-star hotel with a rooftop bar, 0.27 miles from the arena. A step down in price from the luxury picks, and still under 6 minutes on foot.
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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 is the furthest pick at 0.29 miles, a four-star, full-service hotel within a 6-minute walk of the arena.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Capital One Arena?＋
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center at 627 H Street NW is 0.12 miles from the arena entrance, a 2-minute walk south on 7th Street NW. It is the closest hotel on this list.
Can you walk from these hotels to Capital One Arena?＋
Yes. Every hotel on this list is within 0.3 miles of the arena, which works out to a 6-minute walk or less at a normal pace. The Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station is also directly adjacent to the arena if you prefer transit.
What Metro station serves Capital One Arena?＋
Gallery Place-Chinatown station is directly outside the arena on F Street NW and serves three lines: Red, Yellow, and Green. All five hotels on this list are within a 6-minute walk of that station.
Are there luxury hotels within walking distance of Capital One Arena?＋
Two five-star properties are within 0.20 miles of the arena: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG at 700 F St NW and Riggs Washington DC at 900 F St NW. Both are a 4-minute walk from the arena entrance.
What neighborhood is Capital One Arena in?＋
The arena is in Penn Quarter at 601 F St NW, on the border of the Gallery Place and Chinatown neighborhoods. Downtown DC runs west from there along F and G Streets, and the National Mall is about a 10-minute walk south.
Do any of these hotels have verified sustainability credentials?＋
Motto by Hilton participates in Hilton's LightStay program, and The Westin DC Downtown falls under Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability reporting framework. Kimpton Hotel Monaco operates under IHG's Green Engage platform via Kimpton's EarthCare program. Riggs Washington DC and Arlo Washington DC have no verified sustainability credentials at this time.
