The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Arlington

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Arlington

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If it's your first trip to Arlington, Virginia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Arlington. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Arlington. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Arlington for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Arlington beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Arlington for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Westin Arlington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 801 North Glebe Road, The Westin Arlington has great rooms from $154 (before taxes). It offers room service, room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Hyatt Centric Arlington

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Arlington
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hyatt Centric Arlington which has nice rooms starting at $171. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1325 Wilson Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $116. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 900 South Orme Street. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental


The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $260, The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, at 1250 South Hayes Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views. It's located just 2.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Arlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $145 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2850 South Potomac Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $163, and it's located at 2800 South Potomac Avenue. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Arlington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport because it has great rooms that start at $145. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2899 Richmond Highway. Only 3.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $168 (before taxes). It's located at 1900 Fort Myer Drive and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Arlington
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 1900 North Quinn Street, Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge has great rooms from $214 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2799 Richmond Highway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and bicycle rental. It's located just 3.6 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Washington, Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, and Gettysburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Arlington, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Arlington, Best Luxury Hotels in Arlington, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Arlington, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Arlington, Best Hotels for One Week in Arlington, Best Hotels for One Night in Arlington, or Best Business Hotels in Arlington.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Arlington?

Arlington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$160

After analyzing 24 first time trip hotels in Arlington, Virginia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $160. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Arlington.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $260
  • 4-star hotels: $164
  • 3-star hotels: $156
  • 2-star hotels: $125


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