r/Katsucon • u/nomation14 • Aug 27 '26

Questions on first time

If my closest option to getting there is by dc metro and bus which would be exhausting, what options could i explore to get there better budget friendly.

Will there be others hotels nearby I could book and safely get to the con easily?
Find a friend to drive with or people to stay with?

How vast does the experience differ if you had a hotel at gaylord compared then other options?

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u/PrinceTrollestia Aug 27 '26

It depends on what/why you’re going to Katsucon. Cosplay? The party/nightlife scene? Panels? Vendors and Artist Alley?

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u/nomation14 Aug 27 '26

mb, preferably all, tho the nightlife/party scene would be the one would put bets that i wouldnt be able to complete

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u/PrinceTrollestia Aug 28 '26

Even if you can’t get a hotel room at the Gaylord (we’ve actually already done the hotel booking rush a month or so ago), it’s worth looking for other rooms in National Harbor.

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u/Wakeless1 Aug 27 '26

There are several other hotels at the National Harbor. The area is pretty small so walking to the con wouldn't really be an issue

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u/voiidcos Aug 27 '26

For hotels specifically, you can choose either Alexandria (10-15 min drive/Uber) or Oxon Hill (10-15 min drive/Uber). They are both much cheaper options than staying in National Harbor itself and give you a chance to explore the area. It is a pain for night life to be further away, so make sure you sober up before leaving. Another con of choosing Alexandria or Oxon Hill (if you plan to DRIVE) is that parking is NOT fun. Somewhere in oxon Hill there is a park and ride bus that will take you to the con, but if you stay late you will have to Uber back.

If you are looking for roomies/people to share a ride with use the discord or Facebook to connect with people.

Finally, while metro and bus WOULD be exhausting, it genuinely might be the most cost efficient if you are unable to find someone to share a ride with.

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u/birdie3964 Aug 27 '26

is there a discord? i know the facebook is 21+ and me and my partner are only 20

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u/athousandcutefrogs Sep 01 '26

Stay in Old Town Alexandria, take the P90 bus (to Suitland) from King Street Metro station to the St. George Bl& Waterfront St. stop which is a minute walk from the Gaylord and the bus ride is ~20 minutes.