Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
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Popular places to visit
American University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of American University during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral 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 shops.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
White House
Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 fascinating museums.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
The bathroom was filthy. When the room was supported on our second day, the used coffee grounds were spilled in the middle of the living area. The public bar was completely out of liquor. The escalator was out of service. For a hotel in an elite area of the Nation’s Capital, this was a great disappointment. ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
Carpets are very dirty with stains, nasty carpet Someone was vacuum cleaning after 9pm, and neighbors room was screaming late night. I had a busy trip and was looking forward to rest and have my sleep, but unfortunately the amount of noise was unbearable.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Front desk and bell staff are ve
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
All in all the hotel is in a great location and is a great value. We will look to stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Nice clean room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
I recently had the pleasure of staying at citizenM, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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.
