5 Best Hotels in Ballston, (Arlington, VA)

Written by – Updated Nov 10, 2023
Where To Stay in Washington, D.C. > Ballston

What is the Best Ballston Hotel?


1484271751_08_thumbs_upThe Best Ballston Hotel: Comfort Inn
Why: Free Parking, Breakfast & Wifi

Of the five hotels near the Ballston Metro the Comfort Inn is preferred because it offers free parking, breakfast and wifi. No other local hotels offer free parking. Over hundreds of reviews we found most often travelers found the rooms and amenities at the Comfort Inn to be suitable and adequate. One drawback is that you’ll need to walk 7 blocks to the Metro, at other hotels the walk is 3 block or less. Check out Comfort Inn as a first choice in Ballston.

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Other Nearby Hotel Options


The good thing about Ballston is that it has several hotel options to accommodate most any trip to DC. The Residence Inn stands out because it is a newly built hotel with suite rooms with a kitchenette, free wifi, and a nice rooftop deck. This may appeal to families. The Westin stands out for luxury, and is an excellent hotel to use for romantic weekend getaways. The Hilton is just steps from the Metro, and the Holiday Inn is probably the second best option to the Comfort Inn for budget minded travelers. Use our deals widget below to find the best hotel rates for your dates, and use the tables below to compare each hotel in terms of amenities and fees.

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Staying Near the Ballston Metro



nieghborhood_vibe_48Ballston Neighborhood: With good proximity to downtown, highways, airports and the National Mall it is hard to go wrong at Ballston. This is one of the best locations in Arlington, VA. There is a yuppie vibe to it, but with that affluence brings charming squares and over 40 restaurants. A commute to the National Mall is about 20 minutes via the Metro. The urban area around the Metro quickly drops off into charming parks, and suburban Virginia. The Mall nearby has an ice rink which is an excellent way to beat the heat in the summer. Use the local Custis trail to ride a bike into DC in 30 minutes.

things_to_do_48 Ballston – Where to Eat, What to Do, Pictures

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Things to Do in Ballston

things_to_do_48Things to Do: Bikers will enjoy easy access to the Custis trail. Take the trail downhill toward Rosslyn and be in DC in less than 15 minutes. The trail connects to Mt. Vernon, the National Mall, Rock Creek Park, Bethesda via the Capital Crescent Trail, Great Falls via the C&O trail, and the WO&D trail. Take Custis and connect to Four Mile Run and loop past Reagan National Airport for an great 15 mile ride. Runners will appreciate the local high school track, and indoor swimming pool. The Ketler Iceplex is home to the capitals and offers daily public skates.

what_to_east_48What to Eat: World of Beer, Carpol, and Grand Cru are great places to catch happy hour after work. Just about all types of cuisines can be found a few blocks from the hotels. For healthy eaters on the go SweetGreen is a local’s favorite for custom salad’s under $12 and fat free forzen yogurt. On weekdays food trucks swarm Welburn Square, right next to the Ballston Metro. Ballston has several sports bars, and fine dining restaurants.



Hotels in Ballston

1. Comfort Inn Ballston


Comfort Inn
Rates - $$
Blocks to Metro - 7
Parking - Free
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - Free
Airport Shuttle - No
Comfort Inn Ballston
1211 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA, 22201, US
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

2. Holiday Inn Arlington At Ballston


Holiday Inn
Rates - $$
Blocks to Metro - 2
Parking - $14 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - $14 Buffet
Airport Shuttle - No
4610 N. Fairfax Dr
Arlington, Virginia 22203
United States
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

3. Hilton Arlington


Rates - $$
Hilton
Blocks to Metro - 0
Parking - $17 / Day
Wifi - $11 / Day
Breakfast - $18 Buffet
Airport Shuttle - No
Hilton
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, Virginia 22203, USA
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

4. Residence Inn Arlington Ballston


Residence Inn
Rates - $$
Blocks to Metro - 2
Parking - $16 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - Free
Airport Shuttle - No
Residence Inn
650 North Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203 USA
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

5. The Westin Arlington Gateway


Westin
Rates - $$$
Blocks to Metro - 2
Parking - $29 / Day
Wifi - Free
Breakfast - $18 Buffet
Airport Shuttle - No
Westin
801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203-1825
Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA