Top Hotels in NoMa, Washington DC: 5 Picks Near the Red Line

NoMa has fewer hotels than most DC neighborhoods, so the gap between your best and worst option here is wider than you might expect.

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Top hotels in NoMa, Washington DC: 5 picks near the Red Line Metro

NoMa is north of Massachusetts Avenue NE, anchored by the NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Metro station on the Red Line and a short walk from Union Station. The five hotels on this page all have verified addresses within core NoMa boundaries, selected for star rating and confirmed guest scores.

How we ranked these NoMa hotels

Hotels are ordered by star rating, with higher star ratings appearing first. Where star ratings match, higher confirmed guest scores determine the order. Every hotel on this page has a verified address within core NoMa, bounded by Florida Avenue NE to the north, Massachusetts Avenue NE to the south, 4th Street NE to the east, and North Capitol Street NE to the west.

Properties outside those boundaries, including several hotels that market themselves as NoMa-adjacent, do not appear here. We have a separate page for hotels near Union Station if you want a broader set of options.

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NoMa hotels compared: stars, guest scores and walk to Metro

HotelStar ratingGuest scoreWalk to Metro (min)
The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton49.64
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill49.05
citizenM Washington DC NoMa48.83
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol38.23
Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol38.04

Getting around from NoMa

  • The NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave station (Red Line) puts you 3 to 5 minutes on foot from every hotel on this list.
  • Union Station is a 10 to 12 minute walk from the northern end of NoMa and gives you access to Amtrak, MARC, and the Red Line.
  • The DC Streetcar on H Street NE is about a 10 minute walk east of the NoMa core and connects to Union Station.
  • Most NoMa hotels offer paid parking on-site or in adjacent garages. Street parking in the neighborhood is metered and limited during weekday business hours.

What to expect from NoMa as a base

NoMa has changed more in the past decade than almost any other DC neighborhood. The area around 1st Street NE and M Street NE now has grocery stores, restaurants, and a small park at Storey Park, all within a few blocks of the hotels listed here. You are not in a tourist corridor, which means fewer crowds and lower noise levels than hotels near the National Mall.

The Red Line gives you direct access to Dupont Circle, Bethesda, and Reagan National Airport via a transfer at Metro Center. For Capitol Hill, the walk from most NoMa hotels takes about 15 minutes. For downtown DC, the Metro ride is under 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Metro station serves NoMa hotels?

The NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave station on the Red Line is the primary Metro stop for this neighborhood. Every hotel on this list is within a 3 to 5 minute walk of that station. Union Station, also on the Red Line, is about a 10 to 12 minute walk from the southern edge of NoMa.

Are there any LEED-certified hotels in core NoMa?

No hotel on this list holds a verified LEED certification. Sustainability credentials were checked against the U.S. Green Building Council database and each hotel's official communications. If this is a priority for your stay, contact the hotel directly to ask about current certification status.

What is the difference between NoMa and Capitol Hill for hotel stays?

NoMa is north of Massachusetts Avenue NE and is primarily a residential and office district with direct Red Line access. Capitol Hill is south of Massachusetts Avenue NE and closer to the U.S. Capitol building. Hotels in Capitol Hill are not included on this page. We have a separate page covering hotels in that area.

Do NoMa hotels offer parking?

Several hotels on this list offer on-site or adjacent paid parking, including the Hilton Garden Inn and the Courtyard. Street parking in NoMa is metered and limited during weekday business hours. Confirm parking availability and rates with the hotel before arrival.

Is NoMa a good base for visiting the National Mall?

Yes, with a caveat. The Red Line from NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave gets you to Smithsonian station in about 10 minutes with one transfer at Metro Center. Walking to the Mall from NoMa takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes depending on your starting point. For visitors whose primary goal is the Mall, a hotel closer to the Mall or on the Blue or Orange Line may be more practical.

Which NoMa hotel has the highest guest score?

The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection By Hilton holds the highest confirmed guest score among the hotels on this list, at 9.6. It is at 3rd and M Street NE, four minutes on foot from the NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Metro station.

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