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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.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
Airports
DCA · BWI · IAD
Nights
0–1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hyattsville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealBrewpub main course$15–25
  • BeerCraft beer, pint$7–9
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km rideshare$12–20
  • Metro or bus rideMetro ride from DC$2.25–6
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30
  • Budget bedHostel bed (nearest options in DC), a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room (College Park or DC), a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedHotel double room (College Park or DC), a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$45 · Mid US$95 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Baltimore Avenue arts districtIndependent breweries and distilleriesVictorian and Sears-era housesAnacostia Tributary Trail System
Airports
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)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hyattsville: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

6°C

−3°C

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Feb

8°C

−2°C

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Mar

13°C

2°C

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Apr

19°C

8°C

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May

24°C

13°C

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Jun

29°C

19°C

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Jul

32°C

22°C

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Aug

31°C

21°C

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Sep

27°C

17°C

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Oct

20°C

10°C

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Nov

14°C

4°C

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Dec

8°C

−1°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

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 & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Washington, DCgo

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Green Line Metro from Hyattsville Crossing or West Hyattsville to L'Enfant Plaza or Archives

The obvious pairing: DC by day, Hyattsville for dinner and a brewery.

College Park, Marylandgo

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Green Line one stop north, or US-1 bus

University of Maryland campus and the nearest hotel cluster.

Greenbeltgo

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Green Line north to Greenbelt, then local bus

Greenbelt Park and NASA Goddard visitor centre.

National Harbor

caution

Door to door: About 35–45 min

Car or rideshare via I-495 and MD-210

Awkward by transit; worth it only with a car.

Bowie

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via US-50 east

Suburban; little to see without a specific reason.

Laurel, Maryland

caution

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Car via MD-410 and US-1, or MARC from Riverdale

Historic Main Street; MARC Camden Line stops at Riverdale, 1 mi from Hyattsville.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

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.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$40–70 excl. bed
Mid
$70–130 excl. bed
High
$130+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room (College Park or DC)1 × 1 night × US$180US$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$95US$190
Metro fare, DC to Hyattsville Crossing, one way2 × US$3US$6
County Bus #13, one ride2 × US$2US$4
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$41
Trip total≈ US$226 per person per day, bed includedUS$451

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till and flights are excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Brewpub main course$15–25
Craft beer, pint$7–9
Metro ride from DC$2.25–6
5 km rideshare$12–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

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.
  • 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.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Hyattsville City Police (non-emergency)
301-985-5060
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Hyattsville City Police (non-emergency)301-985-5060
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Hyattsville; they are in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • 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

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

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hyattsville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Metro-to-door contract for DCA, BWI and IAD: last Green Line departures field-checked, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Baltimore Avenue arts district, Gallatin Street, University Town Center, Magruder Park.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Busboys and Poets, Franklins, Sangfroid, Vigilante) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Trail and heat fixtures so the Northeast Branch walk can go green in spring and autumn.

Meanwhile

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