Old Town 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
National Mall
National Mall is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
United States Capitol is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Arlington National Cemetery
Find out about the history of Washington when you take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Top hotels in Old Town
Washington Plaza Hotel
Love it.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Very clean and comfy beds. I’d definitely stay again. Friendly staff and cool vibe.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
The menu was no the best for us but it was good and available all the time definitely great place to stay in DC
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Overall was a great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Room has perfect amenities for me - fridge, Nepresso coffee maker, microwave. Love the free water and excellent coffee machine in the lounge . Housekeeping was especially helpful this time, friendly and do a great job. Location is near transit, restaurants, museums , etc.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Smithsonian Institution.
Landover
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Landover. Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Landover Station or Morgan Boulevard Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
Old Town Travel Guide
- White House
- National Mall
- Smithsonian Institution
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arundel Mills Mall
- Capital One Arena
- Arlington National Cemetery
- University of Maryland
- Maryland Live Casino
- Nationals Park
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- George Washington University
- Northwest Stadium
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Air and Space Museum
- Pentagon
- National Museum of Natural History
- Merriweather Post Pavilion
- Howard University
- Fort Myer
- International Spy Museum
- RIO Washingtonian Center
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City
