Should You Stay Near the Dunn Loring Metro?

Written by Katie Howard – Updated November 13, 2023
Where To Stay in Washington, D.C. Dunn Loring

What is the Best Dunn Loring Hotel?

The Best Dunn Loring Hotel: Courtyard
Why: Steps from Metro, Free Parking

There is only one hotel within walking distance to the Dunn Loring Metro in suburban Virginia and that is the Courtyard. This hotel also happens to be one of the most popular hotels on this website. It is steps away from the Metro Orange line and right off the I-495, I-66 interchange west of DC. The hotel provides accommodations that will please almost any traveler’s expectations, and in the past several years nearly all online reviews are positive. Guests who are driving into the area appreciate the underground parking garage. It’s hard to beat the location of the Courtyard for tourist who want to stay at a brand name hotel outside the city with free parking. There is a Dunkin Donuts within walking distance and a Jimmy Johns. The Black Finn and Lost Dog Café are also nearby and are excellent alternatives for a casual dinner. For all these reasons we suggest prioritizing Dunn Loring and the Courtyard Marriott if you are staying in suburban Virginia.

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Other Nearby Hotel Options

As for other hotel alternatives near this station, there is the Homewood Suites or Residence Inn which are a short drive from the Dunn Loring Station. Parking is available at the station for $5 per day, but spaces are limited. The Homewood Suites offers a shuttle to the Metro, but not the Residence Inn. Either offer free breakfast and larger rooms with living spaces and kitchenettes. While these options might appeal to groups and families, for the average traveler the Courtyard is often the best option.

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Staying Near the Dunn Loring Metro

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Dunn Loring Neighborhood: Dunn Loring will appeal to families and all travelers who want to be just outside of Washington, DC in a comfortable suburban setting. Nearby the Metro are several restaurant options. Dunn Loring is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located on the orange line. While you’ll find shopping centers and high-rise apartments close to the metro, head a bit farther out for quiet streets filled with single-family homes. An affluent area home mostly to families, visitors to the area will feel comfortable and safe. Bikers and joggers will enjoy nearby Dunn Loring Park for its trails, as well as easy access to the W & OD Trial, which will take you to the heart of Arlington, VA. Getting to the tourist attractions will take visitors between 20 and 30 minutes on the metro. Attractions nearby include Wolf Trap, an outdoor performance venue that hosts performances of all kind.

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Things to Do in Dunn Loring

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Things to Do: Getting to the tourist attractions will take visitors between 20 and 30 minutes on the metro. Attractions nearby include Wolf Trap, an outdoor performance venue that hosts performances of all kind. Many historical attractions reside deeper into Fairfax County down I66. Civil War buffs will appreciate Ox Hill Battlefield Park or the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim. Bikers and joggers will enjoy nearby Dunn Loring Park for its trails, as well as easy access to the W & OD Trial, which will take you to the heart of Arlington, VA.

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What to Eat: Dunn Loring is home to the Mosaic District, a hip area containing upscale dining and shopping options. Find breakfast for dinner and kid-friendly options at Ted’s Bulletin or try local oysters at Brine. Catch a movie at the Angelika Film Center or take a walk around Mosaic Yards, a community art project. Shoppers will find national chains—think Anthropologie and Target—and local retailers, such as local accessories chain LouLou, in the Mosaic District as well. Dunn Loring is also conveniently located to Tyson’s Corner Center, a massive shopping complex with over 300 specialty and department stores.