Hotels in Fairfax

Fairfax overview

Fairfax is a friendly place, distinct for its live music and museums, and known for its universities and shops. You'll enjoy Fairfax's sports and theatres. Plan a fun excursion to Verizon Center or Nationals Park. Make some time to see popular sights such as Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial. A family- and business-friendly area, Fairfax also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Fairfax

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Fairfax has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Fairfax with Hotels.com by checking our online maps. These display the areas and neighbourhoods around all Fairfax hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Fairfax hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Fairfax

Fly in to Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from central Fairfax. Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the next closest major airport, 15.4 mi (24.8 km) away.

Metro stations include:

• • Vienna Station
• • Dunn Loring Merrifield Station

What to see around Fairfax

Fun activities include attractions such as:

• • G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium
• • Old Dominion Speedway
• • Claude Moore Park Recreation Center
• • Sportrock Climbing Center
• • Dulles Sportsplex

Live music, museums and theatre stand out, with top cultural places to visit like:

• • National Firearms Museum
• • Fairfax Museum
• • Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
• • Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
• • National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

For those looking for a souvenir or simply window shopping, here are some favourite shopping areas to visit:

• • Fair Oaks Mall
• • Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center
• • The Galleria at Tysons Shopping Center
• • Tysons Corner Center
• • Tysons Galleria

Top sights in the area include:

• • Arlington National Cemetery
• • Lincoln Memorial
• • George Washington University
• • Jefferson Memorial
• • White House

When to visit Fairfax

If you're starting to plan your trip, you might be wondering when the best time to visit is. Here are the seasonal trends to help you decide when to go:

Seasonal temperatures

• January-March: 16°C day, -5°C night
• April-June: 31°C day, 3°C night
• July-September: 31°C day, 10°C night
• October-December: 23°C day, -4°C night

Seasonal average rainfall

• January-March: 226 cm
• April-June: 305 cm
• July-September: 283 cm
• October-December: 245 cm

Shopping

Business-friendly

Dining

Family-friendly