TRAVEL AND LODGING
Hotels are in high demand for the week of the festival this year, so we recommend booking early. Below are a few hotel options conveniently located near many of the festival’s theaters.
Another great option is to book an Airbnb.
Please bear in mind when budgeting your stay that DC charges a 15% tax on all hotel bookings.
This centrally located Penn Quarter home — a beautiful juxtaposition between old and new — sits just blocks from some of the most distinguished sights in our nation’s capital. An elegance-meets-whimsy style continues from the spacious guest rooms to the restaurant and bar, Dirty Habit. So pull up a chair and stay awhile. After all, life is meant to be savored and enjoyed.
Motto by Hilton DC City Center
Hilton’s micro-hotel concept has a sleek communal vibe perfect for the minimalist traveler, boasting rooms as efficiently designed as a jigsaw puzzle.
By Air
There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). All three offer multiple U.S. and international flights daily.
Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to DC proper. The airport is accessible from its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines, and is the fastest option if you arrive at rush hour. Taxis can be found directly outside of baggage claim, and will cost about $20-$25. Please note that if you use Uber or Lyft, pickup will be in the center island between the taxi stand and the parking garage. Visit the Reagan Airport transportation and parking page for more information.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles from DC in suburban Virginia. The best way into DC is on the new Silver Line metro, which will deliver you to within a few blocks of festival hotels in 54 minutes at prices ranging from $2.00-$6.00 Taxi stands are located outside the main terminal at Door 2 and Door 6. A ride into DC will cost about $65-$80.
BWI Airport is accessible via an Amtrak train route that drops off at DC’s Union Station. A reserved seat on the train will cost $15-$30. Visit the BWI Airport ground transportation page for more information.
By Train
If you’d rather travel to DC by train, Amtrak is the quickest trip, while, from New York, buses are the most economical alternative. The Northeast Regional train runs every hour from New York City to the District, including early morning and late night departures. The train saves time and can save you money, too – when you purchase a ticket two weeks in advance of your trip, you can save up to 25% on the lowest available fares.
The train departs and arrives from New York’s Penn Station and DC’s Union Station, which is centrally located, features its own Metro stop and plenty of taxis awaiting as you exit.
By Bus
Traveling by bus to and from DC is easy. Choose from an array of options, including Megabus.com, Battle’s Transportation and Vamoose. While in DC, you can sightsee on a bus with Big Bus Tours, which offers 24 or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off tickets, letting you explore attractions at your convenience.
By Car
If you’ve chosen to drive to the District with your own wheels, SpotHero and ParkWhiz are good apps to use in order to find a parking spot that suits you. Many hotels also offer parking options, so check with yours when securing your reservation.
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