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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hyattsville
Give Hyattsville one afternoon, not a night: the arts district, a brewpub and the trail are a half-day from DC by Metro plus bus.
Hyattsville is a small Prince George's County suburb on US-1, 1.5 mi (about 2.5 km) from two Green Line Metro stations and roughly 20–30 min from downtown Washington. It is known for a compact arts district on Baltimore Avenue, a handful of independent breweries and distilleries, and 21 listed historic sites. Most travellers see it as a half-day or an evening out from DC or College Park rather than a place to sleep.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $40–70 excl. bed · Mid $70–130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911 · Hyattsville City Police (non-emergency) 301-985-5060 · Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Brewpub main course | $15–25 |
| Craft beer, pint | $7–9 |
| Metro ride from DC | $2.25–6 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) rideshare | $12–20 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
- Metro Blue/Yellow to L'Enfant Plaza, then Green Line north; about 45–60 min total
- BWI · Baltimore/Washington International
- MARC or Amtrak to Union Station, then Metro Green Line; about 1 h 30 min
- IAD · Washington Dulles International
- Silver Line to L'Enfant Plaza, then Green Line; about 1 h 30 min
Typical fares
- Metro, DC to Hyattsville Crossing
- about $2.25–6, 20–30 min
- County Bus #13, one ride
- $2 with SmarTrip
- Rideshare, Hyattsville to downtown DC
- $18–30
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Two Green Line stations, West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing, sit about 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from downtown. Prince George's County Bus #13 links both stations to downtown Hyattsville for $2 with a SmarTrip card, roughly every 40 min until the evening. US-1 and MD-410 (East-West Highway) carry the buses; the Northeast Branch Trail is the car-free route for bikes and walking.Two Green Line stations, West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing, sit about 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from downtown. Prince George's County Bus #13 links both stations to downtown Hyattsville for $2 with a SmarTrip card, roughly every 40 min until the evening. US-1 and MD-410 (East-West Highway) carry the buses; the Northeast Branch Trail is the car-free route for bikes and walking.
See and do
Known for
- Baltimore Avenue arts district
- Independent breweries and distilleries
- Victorian and Sears-era houses
- Anacostia Tributary Trail System
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | Green Line Metro from Hyattsville Crossing or West Hyattsville to L'Enfant Plaza or Archives | About 30–40 min |
| College Park, Maryland | Green Line one stop north, or US-1 bus | About 15–20 min |
| Greenbelt | Green Line north to Greenbelt, then local bus | About 30–40 min |
| National Harbor | Car or rideshare via I-495 and MD-210 | About 35–45 min |
| Bowie | Car via US-50 east | About 30 min |
| Laurel, Maryland | Car via MD-410 and US-1, or MARC from Riverdale | About 30–40 min |
Sleep
- Downtown Hyattsville (Baltimore Ave / Gallatin St)
- Walkable to the arts district, brewpubs and the trail; very few hotels, so most people stay in College Park or DC instead.
- College Park (nearby)
- The nearest cluster of hotels, one Metro stop or a short US-1 drive north.
- Washington, DC (Green Line corridor)
- Stay in DC and ride the Green Line out for an afternoon; no car needed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Where is the Metro station? | Where is the Metro station? |
| One ticket, please | One ticket, please |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
| Is this seat taken? | Is this seat taken? |
| Thanks, keep the change | Thanks, keep the change |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- The Metro stations are not in the centre: plan on the #13 bus or a 25–30 min walk from the station.
- US-1 and MD-410 are fast, multi-lane roads with gaps in the sidewalks; cross at signals.
- Evening service on the #13 bus thins out; check the last trip before you rely on it.
- Summer heat and humidity peak in Jul–Aug; carry water on the trail.
Hyattsville is a normal inner suburb: daytime on Baltimore Avenue and the trail is fine, but use the same care after dark as anywhere off the DC Green Line, and keep to lit main roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hyattsville yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Baltimore Avenue arts district
- Independent breweries and distilleries
- Victorian and Sears-era houses
- Anacostia Tributary Trail System
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Hyattsville: www.hyattsville.org/
- WMATA — Metrorail: www.wmata.com/service/rail/
- MTA Maryland — MARC Train: mta.maryland.gov/marc-train
- Anacostia Tributary Trail System map: www.anacostia.net/maps/trail_map.html
- The Mall at Prince Georges: mallatprincegeorges.com/
- Wikivoyage: Hyattsville, revision 5240680 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240680
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hyattsville
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Hyattsville City Police (non-emergency)301-985-5060
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
No embassies in Hyattsville; they are in Washington, DC.
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hyattsville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.