Should You Stay Near the Foggy Bottom?

Written by Katie Howard – Updated November 14, 2023
Where To Stay in Washington, D.C. > Foggy-Bottom

What is the Best Foggy Bottom Hotel?

The Best Foggy Bottom Hotel: River Inn
Why: Competitive Rates, Large Suite Rooms

There are five hotel choices near the Foggy Bottom Metro station at George Washington University Campus. We recommend the River Inn for its competitive rates and large suite style rooms. All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, and larger rooms have living areas. Some drawbacks to the River Inn are that guests remarked the hotel could use décor updates, and that the hotel does not offer breakfast (for free) in the morning. For travelers who want to prioritize a hotel with a large room and kitchenette we like the River Inn.

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Other Nearby Hotel Options

If you are not in favor of the River Inn we suggest looking into the nearby Residence Inn, or Lombrady. Each of these hotels caters to guests who want extra living space and a kitchenette. Guests who are looking for a boutique hotel that would accommodate a romantic getaway will want to check out the Lombardy.

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Staying Near the Foggy Bottom Metro

Foggy-Bottom Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom is an urban neighborhood that is a mix of residential row homes and businesses. Home to George Washington University, you’ll find a lot of college students, making this a vibrant and safe neighborhood. In addition to GW, Foggy Bottom is home to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets to a performance or catch a free concert on their Millenium Stage. The Kennedy Center’s terrace offers an unrivaled view of the Potomac as well. From Foggy Bottom, you’re a short walk into Georgetown, which has no metro stops, for all of the world class shopping and dining that area offers. Bikers and joggers will enjoy easy access to the Rock Creek Park Trails and, by crossing the Route 66 bridge, Mount Vernon Trail and Theodore Roosevelt Island. Because of the major presence of GW, you’ll find much of the area’s nightlife is dedicated to the college demographic. So if college dive bars are your thing, you can’t go wrong with Tonic or The Exchange.

Foggy-Bottom – Where to Eat, What to Do, Pictures

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Things to Do in Foggy Bottom

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Things to Do: In addition to GW, Foggy Bottom is home to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets to a performance or catch a free concert on their Millenium Stage. The Kennedy Center’s terrace offers an unrivaled view of the Potomac as well. From Foggy Bottom, you’re a short walk into Georgetown, which has no metro stops, for all of the world class shopping and dining that area offers. Bikers and joggers will enjoy easy access to the Rock Creek Park Trails and, by crossing the Route 66 bridge, Mount Vernon Trail and Theodore Roosevelt Island.

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What to Eat: Because of the major presence of GW, you’ll find much of the area’s nightlife is dedicated to the college demographic. So if college dive bars are your thing, you can’t go wrong with Tonic or The Exchange. But don’t worry, there is plenty on offer for those looking for a more adult or family-friendly time. Founding Farmers is a popular farm-to-table restaurant offering interesting craft cocktails, hearty American classics, and a vast number of creative vegetarian options. Be sure to make a reservation—wait times are long, particularly at brunch—and order the beingets.