A "Fodor's Choice" since 2004, and #3 of 48 Washington DC bed and breakfast inns on Trip Advisor (read our Trip Advisor reviews),
Woodley Park Guest House welcomes thousands of guests every year - and owners Courtney and Joe Lodico get to know each and every one by name. Of the approximately 3,500 guests we host each year, at least 1,000 are returning guests who have stayed with us before. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, we invite you to experience the warm hospitality, genuine comfort, extraordinary convenience and exceptional value for which we are known.

Woodley Park Guest House has the best location in Washington DC.  Just steps from the Woodley Park-Zoo Metro station and a short walk from Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, this Washington DC bed and breakfast inn is incredibly convenient to all of the city’s museums, art galleries, embassies and universities.

Woodley Park is a beautiful, safe, historic neighborhood located in the heart of Washington, DC. The neighborhood is a lovely combination of quiet residential streets and downtown convenience, offering our guests a selection of excellent local restaurants for lunch or dinner, pubs and diners for live music or a late-night snack, and gorgeous residential streets for a morning or evening run or walk. Run through the National Zoo (opens at 6:00 AM); head into Rock Creek Park and jog all the way to the National Mall; or stroll the beautiful grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. All three of these beautiful destination are within blocks of our front door.

Situated directly across the street from the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, around the corner from the Omni Shoreham, and a short metro ride to the Walter Washington DC Convention Center, this cozy urban B&B is the perfect sight-seeing headquarters and Washington DC's best alternative to convention hotels. 

NOTE to Conference Attendees: Are you attending a conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel or the Omni Shoreham? Are you disappointed that our Woodley Park Guest House is full for the conference? No problem! Stay with us at Embassy Circle Guest House and get a free ride to your meeting at the Marriott or the Omni between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM every morning. Just let us know the night before that you need a ride.

So, relax, unwind, settle in and enjoy a great night's sleep in one of our 16 beautiful, tranquil rooms;  then share a delicious, healthy breakfast with owners and fellow guests from around the world. Whatever brings you to Washington, DC, we know you will enjoy your stay with us.

“Hard to put into words. Excellent in all ways. Warm welcome, comfortable rooms and decor. Fresh fruit and croissants for breakfast with good coffee. Interesting guests from everywhere. A great selection of ethnic restaurants in walking distance. Superb location, 200 meters to the subway, and close to the museums and the mall.” Colin Harvey - Christchurch, New Zealand “Excellente adresse à tout point de vue.  Au cœur de la ville, dans un quartier tranquille mais proche des restaurants, boutiques, et le métro.  Des propriétaires attentionnés et une maison ou if fait bon revenir le soir.  Alors, a bientôt!” Florence Petizon - Montréal, Canada See more guest quotes about Woodley Park Guest House >