Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 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 great live music 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.
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 shops.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
Always great
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Every thing was perfect nice hotel top location best staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Muy buena experience in the hotel
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Lombardy
We loved the Lombardy! Old fashioned doorman service, a cozy bar where we met some interesting locals and a classic room. The location is perfect. Right between 2 Metro stations and walking distance to the Mall, White House, GW U, Georgetown and The Kennedy Center.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Room was clean and had everything I needed. Cleaning staff was great. Fully recommend.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
The stay was marvelous from the soft beds, breakfast & the spacious bathrooms.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Capital One Arena
- National Gallery of Art
- K Street
- Ford's Theater
- National Theatre
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- National Building Museum
- Freedom Plaza
- Embassy of Canada
- FBI Headquarters
- White House Visitor Center
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
- Embassy of Australia
- Farragut Square
- Mansion on O Street
- The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
- Black Lives Matter Plaza
- D.C. Chamber of Commerce
- Old Post Office Pavilion
- National Law Enforcement Museum
- Franklin Square
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