Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Washington D.C.
Popular places to visit
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices.
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
National Archives
You can browse the exhibits at National Archives, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
The staff was exceptional
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
I advise if you stay here to look at spot hero for parking prior to your stay, you’ll thank yourself and save you money. Location is VERY convenient, I stayed with two kids and the room was tight but we made it work. No in room microwave, but otherwise this place was great and accommodated our ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Great stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
The staff was wonderful the room was clean. But to fit three the room was cramped.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Staff is very friendly in the room was very clean plus it was located a really fun area about the stuff to do!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Yes.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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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.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center 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.
