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The 3 best hotels in Alexandria.

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The 3 best hotels in Alexandria, United States: Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South (budget), The Westin Alexandria Old Town (best value) and Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South8.4/10 · €136 / nightBest ValueThe Westin Alexandria Old Town8.8/10 · €180 / nightUpscale alternativeArcher Hotel Old Town Alexandria8.8/10 · €188 / night
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, Alexandria
Budget
8.4€136 / night

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

★★★5821 Richmond Highway

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.4/10 from 1,447 guest reviews
  • 10.0 km to Nationals Park
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
1,447 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team ensure a smooth check-in experience.
  • Value: Reasonable room rates, though daily parking charges increase the overall cost.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 1,447 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €136.05 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €136.05/night versus a sample median of €185.74/night (27% below the median).
  • Location: Alexandria, Alexandria. Address: 5821 Richmond Highway. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Westin Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria
Best Value★ Our pick
8.8€180 / night

The Westin Alexandria Old Town

★★★★400 Courthouse Square

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks

  • 8.8/10 from 201 guest reviews
  • 9.1 km to Jefferson Memorial
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
201 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to local shops, restaurants, and the metro station.
  • Staff: Friendly and professional team, though some guests reported unhelpful or slow service.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 201 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €180.10/night versus a sample median of €185.74/night (3% below the median).
  • Location: Alexandria, Alexandria. Address: 400 Courthouse Square. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria
Upscale alternative
8.8€188 / night

Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

★★★★1600 King Street

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks

  • 8.8/10 from 338 guest reviews
  • 8.5 km to Jefferson Memorial
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
338 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central spot on King Street near shops, restaurants, and the metro station.
  • Staff: Friendly and professional team, though some guests report poor communication during issues.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 338 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €188.00/night versus a sample median of €185.74/night.
  • Location: Alexandria, Alexandria. Address: 1600 King Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Alexandria

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

5821 Richmond Highway

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South · 10.0 km to Nationals Park

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

400 Courthouse Square

The Westin Alexandria Old Town · 9.1 km to Jefferson Memorial

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks

Upscale alternative

1600 King Street

Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria · 8.5 km to Jefferson Memorial

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeJefferson Memorial · Nationals Park · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Alexandria hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South5821 Richmond Highway38.4 (1,447)€136
Best ValueThe Westin Alexandria Old Town400 Courthouse Square48.8 (201)€180
Upscale alternativeArcher Hotel Old Town Alexandria1600 King Street48.8 (338)€188

Questions about hotels in Alexandria

What is the best budget hotel in Alexandria?
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South (5821 Richmond Highway): 8.4/10 · 1,447 reviews · €136 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team ensure a smooth check-in experience.”
What is the best value hotel in Alexandria?
The Westin Alexandria Old Town (400 Courthouse Square): 8.8/10 · 201 reviews · €180 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to local shops, restaurants, and the metro station.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Alexandria?
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria (1600 King Street): 8.8/10 · 338 reviews · €188 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central spot on King Street near shops, restaurants, and the metro station.”
Where should I stay in Alexandria?
Our three picks are in 5821 Richmond Highway, 400 Courthouse Square, 1600 King Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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