New hotels in Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Washington's rowhouse-lined seat of government, running from the Capitol dome and Library of Congress east through Eastern Market's Victorian streets, with the redeveloped Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront district along the Anacostia at its southern edge. Two hotels we track sit within this stretch — Arlo Washington DC in Judiciary Square at the neighborhood's northern edge, and Thompson Washington D.C. on the Anacostia waterfront to the south.

What to do in Capitol Hill

For a weekend

Walk the Capitol grounds and the Library of Congress's Jefferson Building, then spend a Saturday morning at Eastern Market, the neighborhood's 1873 covered market and the heart of its local, small-town feel. Nationals Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail sit a short walk or rideshare south, close to Thompson Washington D.C.

For a longer stay

With more time, Union Station's Amtrak and Metro connections put the NoMa district's Union Market food halls within an easy walk north, and The Wharf on the opposite waterfront is a short rideshare across the Southwest quadrant of the city. The wider city's other neighborhoods are covered in our full Washington, D.C. guide.

Where to stay in Capitol Hill

Judiciary Square

Arlo Washington DC opened in December 2024 at 333 G Street NW, wrapping the 1888 Harrison Apartments — Washington's oldest surviving apartment building — into a 445-room hotel with a seasonal rooftop pool and Capitol views, four blocks from Union Station and within walking distance of both Penn Quarter and the Hill itself.

Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront

Thompson Washington D.C. opened in January 2020 at 221 Tingey Street SE, an 11-story glass tower inside The Yards, the mixed-use redevelopment of the old Washington Navy Yard's industrial land along the Anacostia — Hyatt's lifestyle brand's first hotel in the capital and the first hotel built inside The Yards itself, with rooms facing the river or Nationals Park.

Which hotel in Capitol Hill for your trip

Travelers who want proximity to Congress

Arlo Washington DC's Judiciary Square address, four blocks from Union Station, puts the Capitol, the Hill's rowhouse streets and Penn Quarter all within an easy walk.

Baseball fans & waterfront travelers

Thompson Washington D.C., inside The Yards a few minutes from Nationals Park, is the pick for anyone building a trip around a game or the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail rather than the Capitol itself.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Capitol Hill?

Arlo Washington DC, which opened in December 2024 at 333 G Street NW in Judiciary Square.

Which Capitol Hill hotel is on the water?

Thompson Washington D.C., an 11-story tower inside The Yards on the Anacostia River, with rooms facing the river or Nationals Park.

Which Capitol Hill hotel is inside a historic building?

Arlo Washington DC, which incorporates the 1888 Harrison Apartments — Washington's oldest surviving apartment building — alongside a new twelve-story addition.

Is Capitol Hill walkable to Union Station?

Yes — Arlo Washington DC sits four blocks from Union Station's Amtrak and Metro connections.

How far is Capitol Hill from The Wharf?

About a 15-20 minute rideshare across the Southwest quadrant of the city into The Wharf.