Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Downtown Washington D.C.
Popular places to visit
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
CityCenterDC
During your visit to Washington, you can enjoy retail therapy at CityCenterDC. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Last minute reservation. No issues."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
"No complaints"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
"Nice enough place, very close to Farragut North metro station (1 block). Very disappointed that we could not extend one extra night through Expedia after we checked in. The hotel's reservation center wanted to charge us almost double the rate we paid for the first few nights. We ended up reserving ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Darcy Hotel
"I love staying at The Darcy - great location and very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Capital Hilton
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 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.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
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 Market 5 Gallery – 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.
