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 John Carlyle House and Lyceum. 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 231 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Old Town Alexandria:
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria
Hotel with 2 bars and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
Boutique hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, an IHG Hotel
Waterfront hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars- Free Wi-Fi • Spa • Health club • Turkish bath • Walkable 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
- College Park, MD (CGS), 14 mi (22.6 km) from Old Town Alexandria
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 24 mi (38.7 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
- John Carlyle House
- Athenaeum
- Alexandria's Christ Church
Things to do in Old Town Alexandria
- Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Lyceum
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- Gadsby's Tavern Museum
- Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Other popular Old Town Alexandria attractions
- The Spite House
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria
- Wilkes Street Tunnel
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House
- Friendship Firehouse Museum