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Travel Guide: Washington, DC

Hotel Discount in DC & Baltimore
at the Wyndham Baltimore or Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore—or from Dupont Circle near downtown DC to a suburban Bethesda, Maryland hotel

Consider these hotel areas for lower prices

Our Picking the best DC hotel location has descriptions of all Washington area hotel neighborhoods, and the safety and convenience advice you need to know.

Consider staying away from the downtown core for at least part of your visit. Not only may you save, but you may enjoy your visit more.

For example, the primarily residential Woodley Park neighborhood serves up a relaxed DC lifestyle. Yet, it has the National Zoo—a must see—and a stop on the Metro Red Line, which takes you to White House and the Smithsonian museums in a few minutes.

Its extensive grounds, large outdoor pool, and Rock Creek Park location make the 4-diamond Omni Shoreham Hotel in Woodley Park feel like a country resort.

Dupont Circle, a few minutes from the White House by red line metro, is one of DC's most popular neighborhoods, with numerous cafes and clubs in the area.

Historic and wonderful Georgetown also comes to mind as a great area for your hotel. Again, you're just a few minutes from downtown. However, this lively area may be a bit too active at night for some DC visitors.

Bethesda, Maryland, hotels provide a more car friendly welcome than those in DC. This upscale, pleasant suburb sits just 20-25 minutes by Red Line from downtown.

Also, consider dividing your time between Washington, DC and Baltimore—35 minutes by train from Washington Union Station. You'll likely save money on hotels by breaking your visit in this way.

The historic Inner Harbor area in Baltimore is the place to stay, near the incredibly awesome National Aquarium. You're not far from the Lexington Market, a fabulous indoor farmer's market. (Try the crab cakes.)

Click on Priceline.com Hotels to see a map of the areas discussed. Fill in the Washington button, choose any date, and then click "Next." You also get links to regional maps.

Picking the best DC hotel location has more detail.

A word about priceline.com

You can stay in the best neighborhoods and in quality hotels. There is an easy way to reduce the cost of good accommodation and that is priceline.com.

Currently, your savings average more than 40 percent off what you would pay using Expedia or Hotels.com.

At Priceline.com Hotels, you bid on a star-quality range in a DC neighborhood. This feature works well since most people want particular amenities, price, and neighborhood, rather than a specific hotel.

Click here if you would like to learn more about placing a bid.

Have a great time in America's capital city!