What's Old Town Alexandria like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old Town Alexandria, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and river views, as well as its cafes. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Athenaeum and Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Market Square and Alexandria City Hall.Where are the best places to stay in Old Town Alexandria?
We have 220 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Old Town Alexandria:
Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, an IHG Hotel
Waterfront hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor
3-star hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre- Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Old Town Alexandria
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Old Town Alexandria
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 24 mi (38.7 km) from Old Town Alexandria
- College Park, MD (CGS), 14 mi (22.6 km) from Old Town Alexandria
Things to see and do in and around Old Town Alexandria
What to see in Old Town Alexandria
- Market Square
- Alexandria City Hall
- Athenaeum
- John Carlyle House
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Things to do in Old Town Alexandria
- Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- Gadsby's Tavern Museum
- Alexandria Archaeology Museum
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Other popular Old Town Alexandria attractions
- Lyceum
- Friendship Firehouse Museum
- Alexandria's Christ Church
- The Spite House
- Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
