Georgetown Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
Georgetown University
Explore the campus of Georgetown University during your visit to Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
After visiting Georgetown Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Exorcist Stairs
You can learn about the history of Washington with a trip to Exorcist Stairs. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Dumbarton Oaks
You can study the exhibits at Dumbarton Oaks, 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.
Old Stone House
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at Old Stone House. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Francis Scott Key Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Francis Scott Key Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Georgetown
Washington Plaza Hotel
Just the right feel for us.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Great rooms, breakfast, and location. The best is the check in as we have stayed here many times and love seeing Latea!! She is the best!!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Generator Hotel Washington DC
Good for the price!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Salamander Washington DC
Staff was wonderful. I'd offer people more water in the room, not sure I understood why minibar doesn't come stocked. But every staff person we encountered was just lovely.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
It was great
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Very big rooms, very clean, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Georgetown
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
