Best Hotels in and Near Navy Yard, Washington DC

Navy Yard has grown into one of Washington DC's most active neighborhoods, anchored by Nationals Park, the Capitol Riverfront waterfront, and a dense stretch of hotels along First Street SE and Half Street SE. The five hotels on this page are all physically within the Navy Yard boundaries, verified as operating under their current names, and ranked by star rating then guest review score. Sustainability credentials, where verified, moved a property up when scores were otherwise equal.

How we selected and ranked these hotels

Every property on this page has a street address that falls inside the Navy Yard neighborhood as defined by the Capitol Riverfront BID and the DC Office of Planning, bounded by the Anacostia River to the south and east, South Capitol Street to the west, and M Street SE to the north. Hotels outside those boundaries, including properties at The Wharf and on Capitol Hill, do not appear here regardless of proximity.

Within that boundary, ranking went by star rating first, then guest review score. A verified sustainability certification moved a hotel ahead of a same-star competitor with a lower or equal score. The list covers at least one mid-range and one upscale option so travelers at different budget levels have a usable pick.

Navy Yard hotels at a glance

What to expect in Navy Yard

Navy Yard is a purpose-built urban neighborhood that went from a former industrial site to a dense mix of hotels, apartments, restaurants, and a major league ballpark in roughly fifteen years. The street grid is clean, walkability is high, and the Metro connection at Navy Yard-Ballpark puts the rest of DC within easy reach.

For sports fans, the hotels on First Street SE and Half Street SE put you within a 3-to-5-minute walk of the Nationals Park gates. For business travelers working in the Capitol Riverfront corridor, the same hotels are close to the office buildings along M Street SE and New Jersey Avenue SE. The waterfront along the Anacostia adds a leisure dimension that makes the neighborhood worth staying in even when there is no game.

The hotels

Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt 221 Tingey Street SE 8.6570 reviews 4 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)The highest-rated 4-star property with a verified address inside Navy Yard boundaries, Thompson Washington DC earns its top position with a guest score of 8.6 and a rooftop bar that draws both hotel guests and neighborhood visitors. View hotel → AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard 867 New Jersey Ave SE 8.4515 reviews 6 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)A 4-star Marriott property on New Jersey Avenue SE with a guest score of 8.4, this hotel rounds out the upscale segment and gives travelers a second 4-star option with EV charging and meeting facilities inside the Navy Yard boundary. View hotel → Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard 1233 First St SE 8.9431 reviews 3 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)The highest guest score on this list at 8.9, the Residence Inn on First Street SE leads the 3-star segment and suits extended-stay travelers who need in-suite kitchenettes and pet-friendly rooms within walking distance of Nationals Park. View hotel → Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard 1265 First Street SE 8.6281 reviews 4 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)A 3-star Hilton property with a guest score of 8.6 and an indoor pool, the Hampton Inn on First Street SE is the geographic anchor of this list and one of the most-booked hotels in the Navy Yard corridor for Nationals game weekends. View hotel → Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard 140 L Street SE 8.4477 reviews 5 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)The Courtyard on L Street SE fills the mid-range slot with a guest score of 8.4, an on-site restaurant, and meeting rooms that make it a practical choice for small business groups working in the Capitol Riverfront corridor. View hotel →