HighRoad Washington DC
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if you want a well-rated, low-cost base in a lively neighbourhood and do not mind using transport to reach the museums. Travellers who want breakfast on site, a gym or sights on the doorstep should look at our other two picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget choice in Washington DC. It works for couples, friends and solo travellers who care about price and a good neighbourhood more than hotel extras. Guests like the staff and the restaurants and bars nearby.
Skip it if you want a full-service hotel. The facility list is short: free Wi-Fi, a terrace and air conditioning. Breakfast is not listed in our data. If you plan to walk to the big museums every day, the distances below may also put you off.
Location and getting around
The address is 1804 Belmont Rd NW, in the Northwest part of the city. The location score is 9 out of 10, and guests mention plenty of restaurants, bars and public transport close by.
The sights in our data are not close. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is about 2.5 km away, roughly 31 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate. Ford's Theatre and the Smithsonian American Art Museum are each about 3 km, around 38 minutes. That is far for daily sightseeing, so plan on public transport or a taxi. These times have not been verified.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.8 out of 10 from 1,119 reviews. It sits at joint position 4 of 18 eligible hotels in the provider sample, a strong result at this price.
Two things stand out in the reviews. The neighbourhood, with many restaurants, bars and transport links around it. And the staff, described as friendly and helpful, with local tips and a warm welcome.
The recurring complaint concerns the bathroom. Guests find it generally clean with plenty of shelf space, but water pressure is often low. It is a small point, but worth knowing if a strong shower matters to you.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to about €121.41 per night. That is 42% below the sample median of €207.93. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Arlo Washington DC, is a four-star hotel scoring 9.1 at about €215.56 per night. Our Luxury pick, The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, has five stars and scores 9.0 at about €353.50 per night.
The gap is large. Over two nights you save about €188 compared with Arlo Washington DC and about €464 compared with The Royal Sonesta. In a city where the median sits above €200 a night, that saving is the main reason to choose this one.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 18 eligible hotels in Washington DC. After reserving the upscale slot, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, which earned it the Budget place.
It is not cheap at the cost of quality. An 8.8 score from more than 1,100 reviews puts it near the top of the sample on guest feedback.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, cancellation terms and breakfast have not been assessed. Check the exact room type you are booking, including the bed setup and whether the bathroom is private.
Parking is not mentioned in our data. If you are driving, ask the property before you arrive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk to the National Mall museums from HighRoad Washington DC?
It is a long walk. The nearest sight in our data, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, is about 31 minutes on foot, and others are around 38 minutes. Public transport or a taxi is the practical choice.
Does it include breakfast?
Breakfast is not listed in our data. Check the rate details, and plan on the cafes and restaurants nearby.
What do guests complain about?
Low water pressure in the bathroom is the main complaint. Guests otherwise describe bathrooms as clean with ample shelf space.
How much does it cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €121.41 per night. Check today's price for your dates.