Hotels Near Capital One Arena, Washington DC
Saturday 7 November 2026 Capital One ArenaUpdated Friday 6 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Capital One Arena, 24 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/Downtown (3 min), Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC (3 min), Riggs Washington Dc (5 min). Next up at the venue: Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers on Saturday 7 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$228 per night and the median is A$365, +65% against a normal A$221 night. Rates sampled 6 Nov 2026.
Capital One Arena sits right in Downtown Washington DC, and for Capitals vs Panthers on 7 November 2026 that makes it one of the easier arenas to base yourself near. The closest hotel is just 0.22 kilometres from the doors, and across the full list of 24 hotels, 18 are walkable. Downtown itself has 21 hotels spanning 3 to 5 stars, so there is a wide choice whether you want a simple room or something smarter. Gallaudet University, just north, has 2 hotels, both walkable and both 4-star, a quieter option with the same short walk. Arlington has a single 4-star hotel, also walkable, for anyone happy to be slightly further out. With Capitals and Wizards games plus a Zayn concert filling the arena through November 2026, event nights pull plenty of visitors into these same streets, and the closest, most walkable rooms go first.
When to book
November 2026 is busy at Capital One Arena, with Capitals and Wizards games most weeks and Zayn on 11 November. For Capitals vs Panthers on 7 November 2026, book early if you want one of the 18 walkable hotels, especially the handful under half a kilometre in Downtown. Paying weekly instalments makes it easier to lock in a room well ahead of game night.
Best areas to stay near Capital One Arena
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Downtown
20 hotels · 0.2 to 0.9 km · 20 walkable
Downtown is where the arena sits, with 21 hotels ranging from 0.22 to 1.34 kilometres away and 15 of them walkable. Stars run from 3 to 5, so you can choose a simple base or a smarter stay. It suits anyone who wants to walk to Capitals, Wizards or concert nights without planning transport.
- Event night
- A$364
- Normal night
- A$226
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Gallaudet University
3 hotels · 0.4 to 0.9 km · 3 walkable
Gallaudet University sits just north of the arena, with only 2 hotels, both walkable and both rated 4-star, between 0.43 and 0.87 kilometres away. It suits travellers who want the same easy walk as Downtown but a quieter street to return to after the final whistle.
- Event night
- A$380
- Normal night
- A$178
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Arlington
1 hotel · 0.9 to 0.9 km · 1 walkable
Arlington has a single hotel near Capital One Arena, 0.87 kilometres away and walkable, rated 4-star. It suits anyone comfortable being the furthest of the three areas from the arena in exchange for a different pocket of the city, with just one option rather than a strip of hotels.
- Event night
- A$241
- Normal night
- A$196
4-star hotels listed
Hotels near Capital One Arena, by distance
Event window 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$278 | A$223 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC Closest hotel to the arena, a 3-minute walk, 4-star comfort right in Downtown. | Downtown | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | A$431 | A$352 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Riggs Washington Dc 5-star stay just 5 minutes on foot from the arena, in Downtown. | Downtown | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 5 | A$503 | A$418 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$315 | A$234 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Arlo Washington Dc A 7-minute walk from the arena, 4-star option in quieter Gallaudet University. | Gallaudet University | ~7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$288 | A$178 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$381 | A$251 | See rates | View rates | |
 Ac Marriott Hotel Washington Dc Convention Center 8 minutes on foot to Capital One Arena, solid 3-star Downtown choice. | Downtown | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$374 | A$257 | See rates | View rates |
 Conrad Washington, DC 5-star comfort an 8-minute walk from the arena, central Downtown. | Downtown | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 5 | A$923 | A$445 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Grand Hyatt Washington A 9-minute walk to the arena, 5-star Downtown stay. | Downtown | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 5 | A$419 | A$219 | See rates | View rates |
| Downtown | ~10 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$389 | A$259 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Washington Marriott at Metro Center 10 minutes on foot from the arena, dependable 3-star Downtown base. | Downtown | ~10 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$274 | A$228 | See rates | View rates |
 Marriott Marquis Washington, DC A 10-minute walk from the arena, 4-star Downtown stay with space to spare. | Downtown | ~10 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$379 | A$219 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Gallaudet University | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$380 | A$175 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Henley Park Hotel An 11-minute walk from the arena, classic 3-star Downtown property. | Downtown | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$297 | A$173 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Moxy Washington Dc Downtown 11 minutes on foot to the arena, budget-friendly 3-star Downtown pick. 8.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$306 | A$150 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~12 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$324 | A$155 | See rates | View rates | |
 The Eldon Luxury Suites Apart-hotel living 12 minutes on foot from the arena, 3-star Downtown. Apart-hotel | Downtown | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$276 | A$210 | See rates | View rates |
 Eaton DC A 13-minute walk to the arena, 3-star Downtown stay with character. | Downtown | ~13 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$238 | A$190 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$355 | A$173 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill 6.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Gallaudet University | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$397 | A$226 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Royal Sonesta Washington Dc Capitol Hill 14-minute walk from the arena, 4-star stay and Arlington's only hotel option. | Arlington | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$241 | A$196 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 5 | A$1,729 | A$1,095 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 YOTEL Washington DC, Select by Hilton 8.2/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | ~14 min walk 0.9 km | 4 | A$228 | A$165 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | ~15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$415 | A$279 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Capital One Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to Capital One Arena
Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station sits beneath the arena
Capital One Arena is located directly above the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station, which is served by the Red, Green and Yellow Lines. Metro Center station, served by the Red, Blue, Orange and Silver Lines, is a short walk away.
Source: www.capitalonearena.com, www.nhl.com
Short walk from Gallery Place exit to the arena
The Gallery Place-Chinatown station has an exit at 7th and F Street that leads straight to the arena entrance, a walk of only a few minutes. Metro Center is roughly a nine to ten minute walk away as an alternative station.
Source: moovitapp.com, sancerresatsunset.com
Designated rideshare zones around the arena
Uber and Lyft use several marked drop off and pick up points around the arena perimeter, commonly cited as F Street NW and 7th Street NW along with points on 6th Street NW. The arena's own guidance lists additional pick up locations at 6th and E Street, 7th and E Street, 5th and G Street and 8th and G Street.
Official parking partner and nearby garages
The arena directs fans to its official parking partner SpotHero for prepaid garage reservations, and also lists the Capital One Arena Garage and Gallery Place Parking Garage as options. The Capital One Arena Garage is a two storey underground facility with around 475 spaces and elevator access into the venue.
Metrobus routes serve the arena
Several Metrobus routes stop within a short walk of the arena, including the 70 and 74 along 7th Street NW serving Gallery Place and the arena directly, plus other lines such as D20, D34 and D40 nearby. Route 70 has stops specifically marked at 7th and F Street and 7th and G Street beside the arena.
Source: en.wikipedia.org, moovitapp.com
Streets around the arena often close on event nights
On event nights, police and the city routinely close F Street NW to through traffic in front of the arena, with 6th and 7th Streets also subject to parking restrictions and temporary closures for crowd management. Monumental Sports regularly issues traffic advisories ahead of games or concerts warning fans to allow extra travel time because of these downtown closures.
Reagan National Airport connects by direct Metro train
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has its own Metro station served by the Yellow and Blue Lines, with the Yellow Line running direct to Gallery Place-Chinatown without any transfer. The journey from the airport to Gallery Place takes roughly fifteen to twenty minutes.
Source: unscripteddc.co, metrodcguide.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$228 per night. Sampled 6 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Capital One Arena
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Capital One Arena?
24 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/Downtown (3 min, 0.2 km), Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC (3 min, 0.2 km), Riggs Washington Dc (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near Capital One Arena cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 6 Nov 2026 is A$365 per night for two adults, compared with A$221 on a normal night (+65%). The lowest listed rate is A$228 at YOTEL Washington DC, Select by Hilton.
When is Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena?
Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026 at 12:30 local time (NHL (Ice Hockey)). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Capital One Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 24 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Washington DC are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Capital One Arena with free cancellation?
17 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Washington DC events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.