Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Washington D.C.
Popular places to visit
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Smithsonian American Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
National Gallery of Art
You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Art, 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.
CityCenterDC
During your visit to Washington, you can enjoy retail therapy at CityCenterDC. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
National Archives
You can browse the exhibits at National Archives, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
Just the right feel for us.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Great location, friendly service, and fantastic breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The restaurant was lovely, pizza was the best pizza I have had in the USA and the bed was so comfortable. Front desk staff could be focused more on customer satisfaction otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
Welcoming staff. Great breakfast. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
Staff n Professional
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The bars were not open and we did not eat at the hotel. We have stayed at Motto DC before and like the location. The staff was very friendly the room met our needs and was clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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.
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.
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.
