Southwest Federal Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of the Bible
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
International Spy Museum
You can browse the exhibits at International Spy Museum, 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.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
L'Enfant Plaza
During your trip to Washington, you can do some window-shopping at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Engraving and Printing is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Bartholdi Fountain
Bartholdi Fountain is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Southwest Federal Center
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
The rooms are ridiculously small. You do not have access to both sides of the bed; must crawl over one another to get in/out. Their is only a cooler in the room, no fridge. Their was no ice bucket to get ice for the "cooler." The toilet was almost in the shower. It was so bad we got a refund and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Salamander Washington DC
Room and bathroom lovely. But dining is limited. No true dining area. off the lobby
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
One star for location and another for staff. Very noicy room, wifi is a joke. Congestions everywhere.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Location was ideal for seeing DC mall, wharf and navy yard
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
We had the unfortunate experience of being placed in the room next to the 24 hour fitness room. People were dropping weights at all hours. When we arrived in the room, there was an unusual smell. We couldn't figure out if it was an air freshener or something else. The location of the hotel is fantastic. ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
A good, comfortable hotel for resting after a long day. Breakfast is not included, but overall the stay is pleasant and suitable for both short visits and business trips.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Federal Center
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Ford's Theater and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Southwest
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Southwest. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and Fort Lesley J McNair, and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station or L'Enfant Plaza Station to see more of the city.
Navy Yard
While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.
