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 in Navy Yard, ranked by star rating then guest review score. None of the five holds a verified sustainability certification.
How we selected and ranked these hotels
Every property on this page has a street address in Navy Yard, the Capitol Riverfront area along the Anacostia River. For the boundary we use the one in DC law for the Capitol Riverfront business district: south of the Southeast-Southwest Freeway (I-395) down to the river, east as far as 15th Street SE. Hotels elsewhere, including properties at The Wharf and on Capitol Hill, do not appear here regardless of proximity.
Within Navy Yard, 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
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Walk to Metro (min) | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt | 4 | 8.6 | 4 | None verified |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard | 4 | 8.4 | 5 | None verified |
| Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard | 3 | 8.9 | 3 | None verified |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard | 3 | 8.6 | 2 | None verified |
| Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard | 3 | 8.4 | 2 | None verified |
Planning tips for Navy Yard
- The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station (Green Line) is the primary transit hub for the neighborhood. Every hotel on this list is a short walk from that station.
- On Nationals home-game nights, First Street SE and Half Street SE get crowded after the seventh inning. Hotels on L Street SE and New Jersey Avenue SE tend to have quieter street-level access.
- Parking in Navy Yard is garage-based and fills fast on game days. Ask your hotel about pre-booking a spot or use the garages on N Street SE before 5 p.m.
- The Capitol Riverfront waterfront along the Anacostia is a 5-to-10-minute walk from any hotel on this list and has several waterfront restaurants open for dinner.
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. And the Anacostia waterfront, with its restaurants and riverwalk, makes it a good stay even when there's no game.
The hotels
Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt
221 Tingey Street SE
8.6570 reviews
4 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)Guests score it 8.6, the best of the 4-stars inside Navy Yard, and the rooftop bar pulls in locals as well as guests.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard
867 New Jersey Ave SE
8.4515 reviews
5 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)The second 4-star inside Navy Yard: a Marriott on New Jersey Avenue SE with a guest score of 8.4, EV charging and meeting rooms.
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Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard
1233 First St SE
8.9431 reviews
3 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)The best guest score here (8.9). Suites with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and Nationals Park is a short walk down First Street SE.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard
1265 First Street SE
8.6281 reviews
2 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)A 3-star Hilton on First Street SE with a guest score of 8.6.
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Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard
140 L Street SE
8.4477 reviews
2 min walk to Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green)A mid-range pick on L Street SE, scored 8.4, with a restaurant and meeting rooms that suit a small work group.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Navy Yard hotels are closest to Nationals Park?＋
The Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard at 1233 First Street SE and the Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard at 1265 First Street SE are both on the same block as the main pedestrian approach to Nationals Park. Both are under a 5-minute walk to the ballpark gates.
What Metro station serves Navy Yard hotels?＋
The Navy Yard-Ballpark station on the Green Line is the primary Metro stop for the neighborhood. Every hotel on this list is a short walk from that station.
Are there 4-star hotels physically inside Navy Yard?＋
Yes. The Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt on Tingey Street SE and the AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard on New Jersey Avenue SE are both 4-star properties with addresses in Navy Yard.
Do any Navy Yard hotels have pools?＋
The Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard on L Street SE has an indoor pool. If a pool matters, ask the other four hotels directly.
Which hotel is best for extended stays in Navy Yard?＋
The Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard is the one for longer stays: in-suite kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and the highest guest score on this list at 8.9.
Are there any LEED-certified hotels in Navy Yard?＋
No hotel on this list holds a verified individual LEED certification. The Hampton Inn and the Courtyard both operate under brand-level sustainability tracking programs, Hilton LightStay and Marriott Serve 360 respectively, but neither has a building-specific third-party certification on record.
