Hotel Hive is Washington, DC's first micro-hotel, housed in a historic building in the Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood. It offers distinctive rooms designed for travelers wanting to connect with the city, featuring art-filled interiors. This property provides compact yet characterful accommodations with convenient walking access to major landmarks. Guests can enjoy three on-site food and drink venues and a rooftop bar with city views.
Should you book Hotel Hive?
A compact, character-filled stay in a historic building with good access to city sights.
Best for
- Exploring DC on foot
- Budget-conscious travelers
- Pet owners
- Short stays
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking large rooms
- Travelers who prefer quiet locations
Distinctive micro rooms
Each room is unique in size, shape, and style, ranging from 125 to over 250 square feet. All feature free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and practical amenities for a focused stay.
On-site dining and drinks
Enjoy coffee, local beers, and craft cocktails at Hive Bar, grab a pizza from &pizza, or take in city views from the year-round Hive Rooftop bar.
Historic Foggy Bottom location
Situated in a historic building, the hotel is a short walk to the National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, and George Washington University.
Pet-friendly policy
Bring your pet along for your stay; the hotel welcomes pets with no added fees or deposits, making it easier for you and your animal companion.
Rooms & rates
Buzz Queen (Above bar or basement. Can be noisy)
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Buzz King (Above bar or basement. Can be noisy)
19.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Hive Queen
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Hive Queen Accessible Accommodations
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Loft Queen
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Hive King
19.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Loft King
20.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Buzz Twin (Above bar or basement. Can be noisy)
sleeps 1 · 1 twin bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Buzz Bunk (Above bar or basement. Can be noisy)
sleeps 1 · 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Buzz Twin Accessible Accommodations
sleeps 1 · 1 twin bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Hive Bunk
sleeps 1 · 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Loft Bunk
sleeps 1 · 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 3 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Baggage storage
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Air conditioning
Great for your stay
- 3 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Terrace
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Location
2224 F Street Northwest, Northwest, Washington, D.C., DC 20037, United States, Washington, District of Columbia
Hotel Hive is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
5 sights nearby, the closest being National Museum of American Diplomacy at 0.2 mi; the nearest metro station, Foggy Bottom–GWU, is 0.3 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- National Museum of American Diplomacymuseum0.2 mi
- Edward J. Kelly Parkpark0.3 mi
- Washington Circle Parkpark0.4 mi
- Dacor Bacon House Museummuseum0.4 mi
- Vietnam Veterans Memorialhistoric site0.4 mi
Getting around
- Foggy Bottom–GWUmetro station0.3 mi
- Farragut Westmetro station0.6 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 1,863 guest reviews
Hotel Hive earns near-universal praise across these reviews, with guests consistently highlighting the warm, accommodating staff, excellent central location close to the White House and Smithsonian, and clean, cozy rooms. Minor drawbacks do surface — a cramped bathroom, a small desk for two, slow elevators, and occasional noise from upper floors — but none appear to significantly affect overall satisfaction.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 28 · average 9.7
They wrote about: location, staff, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 2 · average 8
They wrote about: cleanliness, bathroom, location
No reviews in the selected score range.
Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Free!
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hotel Hive?
Hotel Hive is Washington, DC's first micro-hotel, offering unique, compact rooms in a historic building. It features three on-site dining and drink venues.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Hive?
Yes, Hotel Hive is pet-friendly with no added pet fees or deposits, allowing you to bring your animal companion.
What are the room sizes?
Rooms are micro-sized, ranging from 125 to over 250 square feet, with each room being unique in size, shape, and style.
What dining options are available on-site?
The hotel has Hive Bar for coffee and cocktails, &pizza for pizzas, and Hive Rooftop for drinks with city views.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at the property for guests.
Is breakfast included?
The hotel notes 'Good Breakfast' as an amenity. Breakfast food is available at Hive Bar from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.
How far is Hotel Hive from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 3.1 miles away from Hotel Hive.
What are the nearest attractions?
The hotel is within walking distance of the Lincoln Memorial (0.9 km), the White House (1.1 km), and GW Anniversary Park (0.16 km).
Does Hotel Hive have a gym?
While there is no on-site gym, Balance Gym, which has a pool, is a 15-minute walk from the property.
What is the price range for rooms?
Room prices start from $364 per night.