Southwest Travel Guide
Washington
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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.
The Anthem
You can get tickets for a performance at The Anthem on your trip to Washington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Southwest
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Perfect! Location was great - short walk to the mall/museums and the wharf. Rooms had everything we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Water pressure was poor. View and location good. Parking ridiculous.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Salamander Washington DC
Beautiful property. Exceptionally welcoming and friendly staff. Great, spacious, and well-decorated room. Highly recommended! I look forward to returning.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
The staff at the hotel was so courteous and helpful. They set me up for a tour for my family to take. They helped me out when my daughter got sick. The valet staff was so warm and kind. Shout out to Aiden who helped us with our luggage and answering all my questions.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Close to the National Mall. Like how there was a metro station very close. Very close to the wharf area where there was some pretty good restaurants.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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 Gangplank Marina.
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 Long Bridge Park. 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 Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
