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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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.
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
Friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Salamander Washington DC
My room and view was amazing, I most definitely will be returning . Very clean and staff were friendly and helpful throughout my entire visit. The pool was cold but relaxing !
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Everything was excellent!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Awesome room and even better staff. Everyone was so nice and helpful. 10/10
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Room,
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Placemakr Buzzard Point
Room was spotless and well equipped. Staff were extremely helpful. Great location!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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 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 Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
