Arlington, VA

Travel Guide

Arlington National Cemetery showing a memorial, a park and landscape views
Arlington showing landscape views and a cemetery
Theodore Roosevelt National Park showing landscape views and a city
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park showing a garden
Arlington National Cemetery which includes a memorial and a cemetery

Where to stay in Arlington

This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

Crystal City

Discover an urban neighborhood with an underground city, high-rise apartments, and numerous shops and restaurants. Easily accessible via the Washington Metro and Virginia Railway Express, it's within walking distance to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Crystal City
A piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Given to the first responders to the Pentagon, Arlington Fire Department. Never Forget 9/11/2001

Pentagon City

Visitors often come to Pentagon City for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Pentagon City Station.

Pentagon City
Arlington featuring military items

Rosslyn

Heavily urbanized with numerous skyscrapers, this Northern Virginia area houses the Art Institute of Washington and offers views of Washington landmarks from Freedom Park. Enjoy easy access to transportation hubs, including the Rosslyn Metro station.

Rosslyn
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Ballston

Major transportation hub with a mix of high-rise apartments, bars, and restaurants, Ballston offers the MedStar Capitals Iceplex for skating enthusiasts and Ballston Quarter for shopping and entertainment. Easily accessible via the Washington Metro.

Ballston
See where the Internet was created! This relatively nondescript building in Rosslyn is where a team in the Department of Defense built the foundation of the Internet from 1970-1975. This plaque was only recently constructed in 2008.

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights

While visiting Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Cross of Sacrifice and Dark Star Park.

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights
This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

Aurora Highlands

While you're in Aurora Highlands, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and jump on the metro at Pentagon City Station to see more of the city.

Aurora Highlands
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
The price is AED 437 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
AED 437
AED 499 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,224 reviews)
"Hotel looks gloomy"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
3.5 out of 5
2020 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 389 per night from May 30 to May 31
AED 389
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,660 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast from the menu, clean laundry facilities, and comfortable beds!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
4 out of 5
1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
The price is AED 466 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
AED 466
AED 533 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The building was under construction during our stay however we were high up enough to not be disturbed by the noise. Front desk service was super reliable and accommodating. Would recommend for sure!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
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Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Placemakr Marymount Ballston
4 out of 5
1008 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"Amazing experience over all! Loved our stay, hosts were gracious and accommodating. Space looks amazing and our views were excellent. Very modern, sleek. We loved everything and will be back in the near future!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Placemakr Marymount Ballston
Work + Rest in DC Apartments
Work + Rest in DC Apartments
3.5 out of 5
401 12th St S, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arlington National Cemetery ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"we got toiletries enough for 1 night only; though we booked for 4 nights. So, Bring your own toilet paper, shampoo and body wash. else it was a comfortable pad."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Work + Rest in DC Apartments
Prime Crystal City Apartments
Prime Crystal City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
1600 S Eads St, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Arlington ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"This apartment was very close to my meeting location, the running path, and a variety of dining options. It was a pleasant surprise that the convenience store in the basement was well-stocked with every imaginable item. The apartment itself was quiet, clean, had great water pressure in the shower, ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Prime Crystal City Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

White House which includes a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

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National Mall which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a city

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National Mall
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Capital One Arena

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Capital One Arena
Arlington National Cemetery featuring a memorial, a square or plaza and a cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery

4.5/5(3,548 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Washington when you make a stop at a top site like Arlington National Cemetery. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Arlington National Cemetery

Reviews of Arlington

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

People were friendly and the hotel staff itself was a friendly as could be under the circumstances. They were trying.....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved Arlington! Definitely coming back!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Staff needs to be more professional

5/5 - Excellent

Moine

Only draw back is, you have to pay for parking which was l believe $15 a night. We parked in the street nonetheless for free.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Location was amazing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Arlington is a nice city that has easy metro, vehicle, and (in some places) walking access to D.C. It also has plenty of its own amenities for those who prefer to stay on the Virginia side of the Potomac River.