--- title: "Washington D.C. hotel prices by month (2026/27): when to stay for less" description: "Hotel prices in Washington D.C. month by month, from 61 hotels on Agoda. Cheapest: December (about €141). Priciest: May (about €420)." url: https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/washington-d-c/prices/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-24 --- # Hotel prices in Washington D.C., month by month A typical hotel night in Washington D.C. costs about €141 in December and €420 in May. That is a 198% gap, and the biggest lever on what you pay: the same kind of room simply costs more when demand peaks. These figures come from 61 hotels in Washington D.C. whose prices we check on Agoda on a rolling basis. Across the whole year the typical night averages €262. - **Cheapest month:** [December](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/december/) €141 - **Most expensive month:** [May](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/may/) €420 - **Typical night, year average:** €262 - **Saturday vs Tuesday:** −11% - **Hotels price-checked:** 61 ## Typical nightly price by month Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct - Cheapest month: December, about €141 a night on average - Most expensive month: May, about €420 a night on average The typical price is the median of the monthly averages of up to 61 hotels we price-check on Agoda (one night, 2 adults). In euros. Where else is cheap in: [January](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/january/) · [February](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/february/) · [March](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/march/) · [April](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/april/) · [May](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/may/) · [June](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/june/) · [July](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/july/) · [August](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/august/) · [September](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/september/) · [October](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/october/) · [November](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/november/) · [December](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/december/) ## Weekend or weekday? Unusually, Saturday nights here are about 11% cheaper than Tuesdays, a sign that hotels in Washington D.C. lean on business travel during the week. ## Prices by hotel class A five-star room averages €329 in December and €670 in May; four-star hotels go from €146 to €404. Put differently, five stars in December cost no more than four stars in May. Hotels of three stars and below range from €133 to €429. ## Good-value hotels in Washington D.C. Rated 8.5 or higher by guests, ordered by their average nightly price across the year. - [HighRoad Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/highroad-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) 9.3 · 138 reviews **€173**cheapest in December - [The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-quincy-an-ascend-collection-hotel-washington-d-c/) ★★★ 9.3 · 70 reviews **€184**cheapest in December - [West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-end-washington-dc-tapestry-collection-by-hilton-washington-d-c/prices/) ★★★★ 8.8 · 117 reviews **€187**cheapest in January - [The LINE DC](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-line-dc-washington-d-c/) ★★★★½ 8.7 · 254 reviews **€190**cheapest in December - [Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kellogg-conference-hotel-capitol-hill-washington-d-c/prices/) ★★★ 8.7 · 207 reviews **€194**cheapest in December - [Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-washington-central-white-house-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/) ★★★ 8.5 · 315 reviews **€194**cheapest in December - [The Normandy Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-normandy-hotel-washington-d-c/) ★★★ 8.7 · 205 reviews **€195**cheapest in January - [Melrose Georgetown Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/melrose-georgetown-hotel-washington-d-c/) ★★★★ 8.6 · 559 reviews **€202**cheapest in January ## Five-star hotels in the cheapest month Typical nightly price in the cheapest month (December), lowest first. - [Hotel Washington](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-washington-washington-d-c/prices/)8.9 · 185 reviews **€215**year average €409 - [The Watergate Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-watergate-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/)8.5 · 288 reviews **€231**year average €326 - [Intercontinental - Washington D.C. - The Wharf By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/intercontinental-washington-d-c-the-wharf-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/)9.4 · 45 reviews **€277**year average €524 - [Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-washington-dc-lafayette-square-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/)9.0 · 477 reviews **€288**year average €365 - [Conrad Washington, DC](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/conrad-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/)9.5 · 46 reviews **€315**year average €549 ## Hotel prices in nearby cities For comparison, nearby Arlington (VA) averages €183 a night over the year (30% less). - [Hotel prices in Arlington (VA) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/arlington-va/prices/) €183 · cheapest in December - [Hotel prices in Alexandria (VA) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/alexandria-va/prices/) €156 · cheapest in December - [Hotel prices in Annapolis (MD) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/annapolis-md/prices/) €144 · cheapest in December - [Hotel prices in Manassas (VA) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/manassas-va/prices/) €115 · cheapest in December - [Hotel prices in Baltimore (MD) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/baltimore-md/prices/) €133 · cheapest in December - [Hotel prices in Fredericksburg (VA) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/fredericksburg-va/prices/) €109 · cheapest in January ## Hotel prices month by month in Washington D.C. The most-reviewed hotels in Washington D.C. with a full year of price checks. - [Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/days-inn-by-wyndham-washington-dc-connecticut-avenue-washington-d-c/prices/) €115 · cheapest in December - [Phoenix Park Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phoenix-park-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €307 · cheapest in December - [Hamilton Hotel Washington DC prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hamilton-hotel-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/) €292 · cheapest in December - [Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-washington-capitol-natl-mall-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/) €237 · cheapest in January - [Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-washington-dc-lafayette-square-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €365 · cheapest in March - [Capital Hilton prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/capital-hilton-washington-d-c/prices/) €250 · cheapest in December - [Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-express-washington-dc-downtown-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/) €282 · cheapest in December - [Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House By IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-washington-central-white-house-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/) €194 · cheapest in December - [The Watergate Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-watergate-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €326 · cheapest in December - [Eurostars St Gregory Dupont Circle Georgetown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/eurostars-st-gregory-dupont-circle-georgetown-washington-d-c/prices/) €294 · cheapest in December - [Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/embassy-suites-by-hilton-washington-dc-convention-center-washington-d-c/prices/) €322 · cheapest in December - [The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-royal-sonesta-washington-dc-dupont-circle-washington-d-c/prices/) €227 · cheapest in December - [Hotel Rendale Washington DC prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-rendale-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/) €237 · cheapest in January - [Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motto-by-hilton-washington-dc-downtown-washington-d-c/prices/) €264 · cheapest in December - [Hilton Garden Inn Wash DC Downtown prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-wash-dc-downtown-washington-d-c/prices/) €271 · cheapest in January - [Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kellogg-conference-hotel-capitol-hill-washington-d-c/prices/) €194 · cheapest in December - [The Darcy Washington DC prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-darcy-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/) €266 · cheapest in December - [Hotel Washington prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-washington-washington-d-c/prices/) €409 · cheapest in August - [Yours Truly DC Vignette Collection By IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yours-truly-dc-vignette-collection-by-ihg-washington-d-c/prices/) €282 · cheapest in January - [Capitol Hill Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/capitol-hill-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €262 · cheapest in December - [Washington Hilton prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/washington-hilton-washington-d-c/prices/) €260 · cheapest in August - [Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/canopy-by-hilton-washington-dc-embassy-row-washington-d-c/prices/) €257 · cheapest in December - [Lyle Washington DC prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lyle-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/) €266 · cheapest in January - [HighRoad Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/highroad-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €173 · cheapest in December - [Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-washington-downtown-convention-center-washington-d-c/prices/) €291 · cheapest in December - [The Dupont Circle Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-dupont-circle-hotel-washington-d-c/prices/) €253 · cheapest in August - [Hilton Garden Inn Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-washington-dc-u-s-capitol-washington-d-c/prices/) €202 · cheapest in December - [Arlo Washington DC prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arlo-washington-dc-washington-d-c/prices/) €271 · cheapest in December - [West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-end-washington-dc-tapestry-collection-by-hilton-washington-d-c/prices/) €187 · cheapest in January - [The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-royal-sonesta-washington-dc-capitol-hill-washington-d-c/prices/) €276 · cheapest in December ## Hotel prices in Washington D.C.: questions ### What is the cheapest month to stay in Washington D.C.? December. A typical hotel night then costs about €141, against a yearly average of €262. ### When are hotels in Washington D.C. most expensive? In May, at about €420 a night for a typical hotel, 198% more than in December. ### Are weekends more expensive in Washington D.C.? Unusually, Saturday nights here are about 11% cheaper than Tuesdays, a sign that hotels in Washington D.C. lean on business travel during the week. ### How much is a five-star hotel in Washington D.C.? About €329 a night in December, the cheapest month, and €670 in May. ### Where do these prices come from? We check real Agoda prices for 61 hotels in Washington D.C.: one night for two adults on a Tuesday and a Saturday in every month of the coming year, refreshed every few weeks. The typical price is the median of the hotels’ monthly averages. Prices are in euros, last updated 22 October 2026; the final price is shown before you book. [All hotels in Washington D.C.](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/washington-d-c/) [Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel-prices/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/washington-d-c/prices/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/