Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music 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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
I regularly visit DC and was looking for a hotel near my daughter’s apt in Logan Circle area. Hotel needs a major update, main entrance was not easy to find, construction going on downstairs, room was a blast from the early 90’s decor, carpet in bathroom…the location is great near restaurants and ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Such a charming throwback hotel with a great bar and very courteous staff. Room was spotless and linens supreme. Will definitely stay again when coming to DC. Easy walk to food market and to Founding Farmers. A+++++
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
I booked Hotel Washington through Expedia and overall the experience did not match the price. The parking situation was frustrating from the start. The only option presented was $80 valet parking. I called the front desk ahead of time and was not told about any nearby garages or alternatives, just ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Henley Park Hotel
Timeless, a breath of fresh air
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
