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Popular places to visit

National Mall
National Mall 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

National Air and Space Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Air and Space Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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 notable monuments.

Tidal Basin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tidal Basin during your travels in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

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.
Top hotels in Southwest

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Loved the room, the staff and the lobby vibe.so cool clean and modern.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Salamander Washington DC
Great staff, loved the room. Especially liked the drop offs in the car.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
The friendliness of the front desk clerks, check in was easy,
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Nice room. Clean. Good view.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
We loved our stay!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Room was clean, though a little outdated. Plenty of heat and hot water. Staff was exceptional in all areas. Food was good, breakfast and dinner. Cabs plentiful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest

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.

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.

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.

Crystal City
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.

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.
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- National Air and Space Museum
- International Spy Museum
- Museum of the Bible
- The Anthem
- Tidal Basin
- Jefferson Memorial
- Audi Field
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Fort Lesley J McNair
- National Museum of African Art
- National World War II Memorial
- Arena Stage
- National Museum of Asian Art
- District of Columbia War Memorial
- National Defense University
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- East Potomac Park
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- U.S.S. Sequoia Presidential Yacht
- Buzzard Point Marina
- Arts and Industries Building
- East Potomac Golf Course
- Hains Point
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