Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
White House
Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African American History and Culture, 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.
Howard University
Explore the campus of Howard University during your stay in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Northwest
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room size for DC
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Staff was very nice. Room was clean the closet was large. Two sink always a plus.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Clean Room and Excellent Staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Everything is wonderful!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Arlo Washington DC
The room and the restaurant were great but the staff is really what made it awesome. I had a good time.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Henley Park Hotel
Huge, spacious rooms. Nice bar and restaurant. A bit dated but a great place to stay. The public spaces have an old fashioned charm.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
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.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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.
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.
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.
