Arlington offers many educational and cultural opportunities such as the Robert E. Lee Memorial, Freedom Park and the Arlington Historical Museum. With budget-friendly hotels like the Red Lion Hotel and Days Inn, this city is an economical lodging option for tourists wishing to visit the White House and other DC attractions.

Getting around the area is quite easy with the Metro Rail. You can catch the Metro System to surrounding cities of Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, VA, Montgomery County, MD, Alexandria, VA and Prince George’s County, MD. But if you are staying in Arlington, some hotels will shuttle you to the airport, Metro Stations and nearby restaurants. This includes the Double Tree by Hilton, Courtyard Arlington and Crowne Plaza.

Sitting right across from Washington, D.C., Arlington, VA rests on the Potomac River. Thus from many Arlington hotels you can experience picturesque scenes of the DC skyline. Some hotels with the best views of the city include the Double Tree by Hilton Arlington, Key Bridge Marriott and Sheraton Pentagon City.

Enjoy shopping at Clarendon in the center of the city. This mall offers a combination of upscale retail stores such as Ann Taylor, Sephora and Ethan Allen Furniture. Quaint local boutiques and eateries like the Cheesecake Factory also rent space out of this facility. Market Common Clarendon is just a few miles from downtown Arlington and close to the Residence Inn Courthouse, Hilton Garden Inn and Arlington Court Suites.

If you are seeking a unique experience, you should consider one of Arlington’s boutique hotels. These charming hotels offer a stylish decor, trendy design and a variety of amenities. Some boutique hotels in Arlington and nearby communities include the Le Meridien, the River Inn and Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa.

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Many visit Arlington to learn more about American history and military science. Some of its historical sights and landmarks include Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hotels in Arlington that are close to these landmarks include Comfort Inn Ballston, Econo Lodge Metro and the Westin Arlington Gateway.

Often travelers prefer to stay close to the airport for convenience. If this is your practice, there are an array of hotels close to the Reagan National Airport such as the Best Western Pentagon, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn and Courtyard Crystal City.

Clarendon is actually recognized as the downtown area of Arlington. Several food trucks frequent this area and offer fast food dishes such as tacos, hot dogs, pho and crepes. While visiting Arlington, you can also try different ethnic cuisine such as Spanish (Pamplona Restaurant), Nepalese dishes (Urban Tandoor) and Serbian foods (Ambar). If you want to stay downtown, you’ll have a number of hotels to choose from including the Hilton Arlington, Le Meridien Arlington and the Residence Inn.

Relax and enjoy a little pampering while on vacation. The Westin Hotel Gateway and the Ritz Carlton both offer spa services including facials and massage.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston - Arlington - Building

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston - Arlington - Bedroom

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston - Arlington - Pool

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston

9.2 Excellent (358 reviews)

Pro " Everything was very nice and comfortable and the cleaning staff in particular was very friendly. "

Con " I enjoyed my stay here, but note that you'll be paying $20/day for parking, so heads up. "

C$ 385

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City - Arlington - Building

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City - Arlington - Bedroom

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City - Arlington - Bar

The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City

9.1 Excellent (1,370 reviews)

Pro " The staff was very responsive and helpful. "

Con " No review available "

C$ 728

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge - Arlington - Building

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge - Arlington - Bedroom

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge - Arlington - Bar

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

9.3 Excellent (85 reviews)

Pro " Cleanliness and professional staff and service "

Con " No review available "

C$ 296

Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway - Arlington - Bedroom

Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway - Arlington - Building

Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway - Arlington - Bar

Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway

9.0 Excellent (2,727 reviews)

Pro " Staff "

Con " There was no pool "

C$ 448

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View - Arlington - Building

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View - Arlington - Bedroom

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View - Arlington - Bar

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View

9.0 Excellent (1,265 reviews)

Pro " It was very close to the airport and the event I was in town for. "

Con " The shuttle could run a little more frequently, especially as hot as it was upon arrival. "

C$ 312

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse - Arlington - Building

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse - Arlington - Bedroom

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse - Arlington - Bar

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

9.0 Excellent (413 reviews)

Pro " clean "

Con " no allergy information for breakfast "

C$ 375

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City - Arlington - Building

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City - Arlington - Bedroom

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City - Arlington - Pool

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Pentagon City

8.9 Excellent (1,533 reviews)

Pro " No review available "

Con " No review available "

C$ 467

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - Arlington - Building

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - Arlington - Bedroom

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - Arlington - Bar

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

8.9 Excellent (870 reviews)

Pro " THE hotel was gorgeous/luxurious, free shuttle/airports metro was a plus, the hotel restaurant was delicious. So many nice little details (loved the ice cold fruit infused water in the lobby!) Huge bonus: the standard room rate for the room we were in was equal to what I paid for 4 nights through booking.com. Thank you!! Oh and my hubby got to meet his favorite famous inspirational speaker who was staying there as well!! "

Con " Revolving door and some elevators broken during stay. Weird smell in the elevators (honestly smelled like marijuana in the elevators our entire stay,) no pool and no view of the capitol!! Even from the Club Lounge, we couldn’t see the 4th of July fireworks :( "

C$ 415

Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza - Arlington - Building

Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza - Arlington - Bedroom

Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza - Arlington - Bar

Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza

8.9 Excellent (841 reviews)

Pro " Receptionist Breakfast "

Con " The bathroom and poor supplies "

C$ 291

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Rosslyn - Arlington - Bedroom

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Rosslyn - Arlington - Bar

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Rosslyn - Arlington - Pool

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Rosslyn

8.9 Excellent (654 reviews)

Pro " Perfect location and extremely friendly staff!! "

Con " There's nothing I didn't like here. "

C$ 358

Hyatt Centric Arlington - Arlington - Building

Hyatt Centric Arlington - Arlington - Bedroom

Hyatt Centric Arlington - Arlington - Bar

Hyatt Centric Arlington

8.8 Excellent (3,055 reviews)

Pro " Safe area "

Con " No review available "

C$ 345

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Building

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Bedroom

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Bar

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport

8.8 Excellent (1,812 reviews)

Pro " No review available "

Con " The parking was horrible I think for all of the hotels in the area but still just because everyone is doing it doesn't mean you should too. It was 34 dollars a night basically and I think that's pretty steep for not offering any comfort that if your car is broken in to then they have not fault in the matter. I would have parked on the street but there is literally no where to park. "

C$ 312

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Building

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Bedroom

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport - Arlington - Bar

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport

8.8 Excellent (802 reviews)

Pro " Breakfast buffet options were nice. "

Con " No free breakfast and parking "

C$ 245

Oakwood Crystal City - Arlington - Building

Oakwood Crystal City - Arlington - Bedroom

Oakwood Crystal City

8.8 Excellent (391 reviews)

Pro " The apartment was really nice and comfortable. It had spacious rooms, full kitchen and a stackable washer and dryer. Convenient walk to local restaurants and Whole Foods made mealtimes pleasant. Just a short walk to the metro subway was awesome, making for easy transportation everywhere we went. Pool area was refreshing with a lifeguard present at all times. Stayed 5 nights and will definitely book this place again for future trips to DC "

Con " The womans locker room leading from the hall to the swimming area outside needs a good cleaning. It smells horribly musty and damp!! Offensive to smell. "

C$ 265

Comfort Inn Ballston - Arlington - Building

Comfort Inn Ballston - Arlington - Bedroom

Comfort Inn Ballston - Arlington - Lobby

Comfort Inn Ballston

8.7 Excellent (1,726 reviews)

Pro " My room was always clean. "

Con " Only thing missing was a pool. "

C$ 195

Hilton Arlington

8.7 Excellent (948 reviews)

Pro " No review available "

Con " The security guard knocked on my colleague’s door at 11:00 pm when he overheard her speaking loud. She was on the phone but was scared to see a guard at her door. The manager apologized and said they would call the room next time if they sensed trouble "

C$ 317

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington - Arlington - Building

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington - Arlington - Bedroom

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington - Arlington - Bar

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington

8.7 Excellent (522 reviews)

Pro " Front Desk Staff, Dining room staff and house cleaning staff were all terrific. Breakfast in dining room was delicious. Staff were great. Don’t remember her name but shuttle female driver was also terrific. Everyone was very helpful and pleasant. Thank you for a terrific stay. Will highly recommend this hotel. Love the location with all the shops too. "

Con " I really don’t like feathered pillows. I’m allergic but I didn’t make a big deal. Other then that it was an A+ lodging experience. "

C$ 277