Hotels near Lincoln Memorial: closest picks in Foggy Bottom and the West End

Hotels near Lincoln Memorial cluster in Foggy Bottom and the West End, two neighborhoods that put you within a 20-minute walk of the monument's western Mall entrance. You'll find options here ranging from extended-stay suites to a storied five-star property with Potomac-area history. Every hotel on this list falls within 1 mile of 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, ranked closest first.

How we selected these hotels

Walking distance to the Lincoln Memorial determined the order. Only hotels within 1 mile of 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW qualified, which rules out properties clustered near the Capitol or the Smithsonian's eastern end. Within that cutoff, higher star ratings moved a hotel up when two properties sat within 0.1 miles of each other. The list includes at least one mid-range option so travelers at different budget levels have a workable choice. All properties were confirmed as operating under their current names in 2026.

Side-by-side comparison: hotels near Lincoln Memorial

What to expect in Foggy Bottom and the West End

Foggy Bottom is directly east of the Lincoln Memorial, bounded by the Potomac River to the south and George Washington University to the north. The neighborhood is quieter than Penn Quarter or Capitol Hill, with fewer late-night options but easy access to the National Mall, the Kennedy Center, and Rock Creek Parkway. The West End, just north of Foggy Bottom along New Hampshire Avenue NW, adds a slightly more residential feel with a handful of independent restaurants and the Whole Foods on P Street nearby. Both neighborhoods give you a walkable base for the western monuments, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which sit within a few minutes of the Lincoln Memorial itself.

The hotels

Residence Inn Washington, DC Foggy Bottom 801 New Hampshire Ave NW 8.6266 reviews 7 min walk to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver)At 0.74 miles from the Lincoln Memorial, this is the closest hotel on the list, and its extended-stay suites with full kitchens make it the strongest mid-range pick for travelers who want to cook rather than eat out every night. View hotel → The Watergate Hotel Georgetown 2650 Virginia Avenue NW 8.2684 reviews 10 min walk to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver)The Watergate is 0.76 miles from the Lincoln Memorial along Virginia Avenue NW, making it the closest five-star option on this list and the right pick for travelers who want a historically significant property with Potomac-adjacent access. View hotel → The River Inn 924 25th St NW 9.43,316 reviews 6 min walk to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver)The River Inn's all-suite format on 25th Street NW gives travelers more space than a standard hotel room at a four-star price point, and its 0.86-mile position in Foggy Bottom keeps the Lincoln Memorial within a 17-minute walk. View hotel → ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott 824 New Hampshire Ave Nw 8.44,889 reviews 7 min walk to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver)ARC Hotel is at 0.87 miles on New Hampshire Avenue NW, one block from the Residence Inn, and its four-star positioning with a Marriott Series affiliation gives travelers a design-forward alternative at the same proximity to the monument. View hotel → One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 1 Washington Circle NW 9.4542 reviews 5 min walk to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver)One Washington Circle is at the boundary of Foggy Bottom and the West End, 0.96 miles from the Lincoln Memorial, and its outdoor pool and suite-style rooms make it the strongest amenity package among the four-star options on this list. View hotel →