Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Downtown Washington D.C.
Popular places to visit
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Smithsonian American Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
National Gallery of Art
You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
CityCenterDC
During your visit to Washington, you can enjoy retail therapy at CityCenterDC. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Wonderful, simply. Wonderful stay. No complaints. The hotel lobby smell amazing, the rooms are sublime and the location of it all is just spectacular. My lady and I already declared that every time we’re in DC, we re absolutely staying here.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Washington
Great clean room, very comfy bed and we enjoyed the history of the hotel! Great roof top bar and enjoyed the hotel restaurant!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Very good! Very clean!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Conrad Washington, DC
Clean room. Great service
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Eaton DC
Very nice location and nice room. Enjoyed the lobby bar.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
The front desk staff was pleasant and helpful; however, the cafeteria staff was not very friendly. The water pressure in the shower was very low, which made the shower uncomfortable and cold. Additionally, the towels were very stiff and had an unpleasant odor, which surprised me, as this has never ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or Black Lives Matter Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
