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Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!

Apartment with kitchen, near Smithsonian Institution

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Experience Capitol Hill's historic charm at Home Sweet City. This haven features a full kitchen, internet access, and a gorgeous shared patio where you can unwind after exploring the city. With easy access to public transportation and up to 6 guests accommodated in its spacious bedrooms and living room, this home is perfect for families or groups.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!

Apartment with kitchen, near Smithsonian Institution
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. A kitchen with a fridge and a microwave are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5007242201000959

Property is also known as

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About the area

Capitol Hill, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Visit our Washington travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Supreme Court of the United States which includes a fountain, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
    Supreme Court of the United States
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • United States Capitol showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a city
    Library of Congress
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • city capitol building in spring
    United States Capitol
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Smithsonian Castle South Lawn close to the flowers
    Smithsonian Institution
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center which includes interior views and heritage elements
    Union Station Shopping Center
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hart Station
    4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station
    10 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Dirksen Cafeteria
    6 min walk
  • Union Pub
    4 min walk
  • The Monocle Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Blue Bottle Coffee
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! located?

Located in Capitol Hill, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Supreme Court of the United States, Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol. National Mall and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hart Station and Dirksen Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to DC!

Apartment worked perfect for our stay in DC. The listing was as advertised and is in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DC trip

Great location and walked everywhere! Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Explorers Paradise! Great location with an easy walk to the Capitol building. The unit was better than we expected and perfect for our family of 5. We would stay here again if ever back in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable and clean

well stocked and comfortable. easy parking. walked to all the sights, food, and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful DC Getaway

Our family visited DC for my oldest son's senior trip. The location was perfect, we appreciated the thorough guide of the city and the spacious stay. The condo is close to all of the amenities of the city! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in the center of the Capitol Hill neighborhood

My family enjoyed our 4 night stay here. Centrally located in a beautiful, walkable, neighborhood. Less than a 10 minutes walk to the Capitol and Union Station
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip to DC

Overall, very pleased with our time in DC. The property was clean and comfortable. The property manager was incredibly easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We had an amazing time. Didn’t rent a car. Everything was within walking distance. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A win!

Wonderful ground floor experience, for a few friends to be together. Everything was provided making this trip super simple to pack clothes for and be comfortable. Very clean property and the beds were comfortable with fantastic sheets. The noise machines provided were used with gratitude. This spot had it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood, a little out of the way

Very nice, quiet neighborhood and property. Capitol is very close but that's about it. 10-15 min walk to train, 1 or 2 restaurants in walking distance, 1 corner market. So we had food delivered a few times. Comfortable space for our family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, clean, responsive management

This property is in a great spot. The unit was very clean and welcoming. Two of the beds are very soft, the third bed and couch are firm. Kitchen had what we needed. Corner stores close by as well as some great restaurants: Nostra Cucina and Junction. We had a small maintenance issue and the management was very responsive and helpful. If there is someone in the upper unit you can easily hear walking around. If you are a light sleeper bring eye mask and ear plugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok for adults.

Three stars overall due mostly to the location & cleanliness. Two stars removed due to some false advertising & overall lack of warmth and concern for fact we were four adults with a toddler. What attracted us to this unit was seemingly friendliness to family with toddler. Not so. When I inquired about a high chair, pack ’n play etc. I was told that these were not offered & where did I get that idea? I sent a screen shot showing that these were offered in the advertisement. The response was that we could rent only the pack ’n play for 25 for the stay.One does not deal with the actual owners, but a service that they hire (City Sweet City). The unit was clean. It was in a prime location behind Capital & Supreme Court. Parking a vehicle was highly inconvenient. Not the fault of the owners. In DC you need to APPLY for a street parking permit. You have to list the make, model & plate number of the vehicle so you can print out the permit to set on the dashboard to street park without getting towed. IF you rent a vehicle as we did you don’t know this information until you pick up the vehicle. This required for us to search out a place where we could print out the parking permit. City Sweet City was not helpful. We were allowed to check in earlier after we asked that morning. Appreciated.Felt that our concerns having a toddler were sort of dismissed, but we were told to understand that a young family lived upstairs who might run around. They did. A LOT.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prav K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, 5 stars to the location. Overall great place to stay close to Capitol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had a great stay at this property! Great neighborhood and location. The apartment was updated and clean. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Police week

Great location, short walk to all Police Week events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location. Great neighborhood with walkable stores, bars and restaurants. Nice outdoor space to hang out. Tvs were difficult to connect and watch. Wifi wasn't very strong either. Not enough comfortable seating for more than three in the living room. Bathroom doesnt have any counter space. Being nit picky, but these are the facts. Overall, great space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation celebration

Location, location, location We had a great time celebrating and exploring the city. The wonderful house was location prime to everything DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DC

Very enjoyable visit to DC and just as enjoyable accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Valetta Crawford

Excellent.

Excellent. My family and I promise to use your properties only. Excellent Location Your team members are great
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10/10 Excellent

Norman Taylor

I think you should know the upstairs tenants were very loud.

I think you should know the upstairs tenants were very loud. Small children running, the sounds of moving furniture, etc. I stayed at this property last year and did not experience sounds this loud. Your team was very responsive to my questions prior to our stay and during.

8/10 Good

Cristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location! The location cannot be beaten!

Walking distance to the Capitol and the Mall. Download the Capitol Bike app and you will have inexpensive travel to all of DC's attractions. The four of us, two teen boys, husband and myself, stayed here. Our boys refuse to share a bed. One teen took a bedroom and the other took the couch/bed. My husband loved the mattress in the front bedroom, but it was a bit too hard for me. The bedrooms are spacious. The entire place is fresh and clean. Airconditioning worked well. Although it is a garden apartment, I never felt the place was too dark. They have bright lighting and natural lighting was nice. Check in was a breeze. Keyless entry was very convenient. I gave every category 5 stars except the overall rating. Why? Although it has everything you need this apartment lacks the extra niceties of a 5-star place. Some suggestions to lift this great place to 5-star: - A sitting/reading chair with a side table in each bedroom. When you want a quiet room while the tv is on your only choice is a bed to sit on. - Mirrors at average height eye level w/shelf in each bedroom. There is only one place do to your hair/makeup, the tiny bathroom. There was nowhere else I could blow dry and style my hair. One of the bedrooms had a mirror/shelf, but it was very small and it was on the wall so low it was useless. I'm 5'6". -Additional plates and supplies. There were 6 of everything, except when something had broken and not been replaced. I think there were only 5 plates, maybe it was bowls? - A set of plastic storage containers for leftovers. There were a few random storage containers of really odd sizes. When we cooked and had leftovers there really wasn't any good containers to store them in for the next meal. - New set of tongs. The supplied tongs were tiny and silicone tipped. There wasn't enough distance to keep me from getting burnt from snapping bacon grease and the silicone floppy tongs wouldn't grip the bacon. I wound up using a fork. -Wipes and a small vacuum. Being there for a week things get dirty and I wanted to clean up. There was a broom/dustpan, but those didn't work well when sweeping up bits of glass when a rootbeer bottle was dropped. I wished for Clorox wipes as well. -Dimmer switches. The canned lighting is SUPER bright. With the lights on it is as bright as NOON. It was hard to get my body ready to sleep with such bright lights. I longed for dimmer switches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dondi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025