Hotels in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring overview

You can take in the local culture of Silver Spring at AFI Silver Theatre and Gateway to NOAA. While you're here, stop by Mayor of Silver Spring and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station. Silver Spring is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Silver Spring

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

How to get to Silver Spring

Fly in to Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National), 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from downtown Silver Spring. Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 22.7 mi (36.6 km) away.

Metro stations include:

• • Silver Spring Station
• • Forest Glen Station

What to see around Silver Spring

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Windy Point
• • Allegheny Passage
• • Desert Ecology Trail
• • Greenstone Ridge Trail
• • Nugget Creek Trail

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Miniature Train and Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park
• • Brookside Gardens
• • Brookside Nature Center
• • Smithsonian's National Zoo
• • Francis Pool

Festivals, jazz, and live music are top draws, along with cultural places like:

• • AFI Silver Theatre
• • Gateway to NOAA
• • National Museum of Health and Medicine
• • Carter Barron Amphitheatre
• • Avalon Theater

Whether window-shopping or searching for a perfect souvenir, here are some favorite shopping areas:

• • Chevy Chase Lake Shopping Center
• • Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center
• • Shops at Wisconsin Place
• • The Heights Shopping Center
• • Brentwood Village Shopping Center

Some popular places in the area to visit include:

• • George Washington University
• • White House
• • Ford's Theater
• • Washington Monument
• • United States Capitol

When to visit Silver Spring

Curious about when's the best time to visit? Here are the seasonal norms to help with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• January-March: 61°F day, 26°F night
• April-June: 88°F day, 40°F night
• July-September: 89°F day, 54°F night
• October-December: 74°F day, 27°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• January-March: 9.45 inches
• April-June: 11.54 inches
• July-September: 12.40 inches
• October-December: 10.47 inches