What's Old Town Alexandria Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Old Town Alexandria, especially its shops and historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and river views, as well as its cafés. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Lyceum and The Spite House. 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 76 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Old Town Alexandria:

Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria

Waterfront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor

City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk

Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Turkish bath • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the heart of Alexandria.

Flying to:

• • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Old Town Alexandria
• • Washington Dulles Intl. 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
• • The Spite House
• • Old Presbyterian Meeting House
• • Athenaeum

Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

• • Lyceum
• • Torpedo Factory Art Center
• • Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
• • Gadsby's Tavern Museum
• • Alexandria Archaeology Museum

Other Popular Old Town Alexandria Attractions

• • Alexandria's Christ Church
• • John Carlyle House

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alexandria?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 75°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 39°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, September (average 4 inches of rainfall)