Capitol Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset
United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset
United States Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and night scenes
United States Capitol featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Capitol Hill

This neighbourhood boasts the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and enough familiar news backdrops to make your jaw drop.

Capitol Hill is nirvana for political junkies! What’s a bit more surprising about this neighbourhood is the fact that there’s a proper residential community here, complete with tree-lined streets and decades-old mom-and-pop establishments. For more than 150 years, Eastern Market has offered a colourful showcase of baked goods, fruits and veg, flowers, and mouth-watering meats and cheeses. If you’d like more sit-down options, head to Barracks Row, where you’ll find heaps of restaurants to suit any fancy.


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Our pick of the best Capitol Hill Hotel Deals

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$208 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$208
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,165 reviews)
Pretty great

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is AU$162 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$162
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,945 reviews)
Front desk staff spectacularly progressively modernized and special VP elite vibes to every guest

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
citizenM Washington DC NoMa

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

4 out of 5
1222 1ST STREET NE Washington DC
The price is AU$190 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$190
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,786 reviews)
Sheets on bed were dirty, room was cold even with heat all the way up. Sink water temperature and flow were cold and weak! However. The front desk did comp breakfast to accommodate for the inconvenience but it was still gross! Staff was very friendly and nice!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

3 out of 5
2305 New York Ave Ne Washington DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$173 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$173
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
Clean room, except for the smoke smell. Friendly staff & clean lobby.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Hotel Lombardy

Hotel Lombardy

4 out of 5
2019 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$208 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$208
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,541 reviews)
Front desk staff were very friendly, room was extremely clean. One of the cleaner bathrooms that I have ever seen. The bed, was extremely comfortable. There is nothing fancy about the hotel but, it had warm, homely feel. Plus, the location was fantastic.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Lombardy
Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington

5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW Washington DC
The price is AU$427 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$427
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,416 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Washington
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill

Wandering around D.C.

Southeast

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.

Southeast
Another shot from the Potomac river.  Cool night shots
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Navy Yard

While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.

Navy Yard
Amazing tabloid with American history at the metro

NoMa

While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.

NoMa
The Yard Waterfront Park in Washington DC on the Pedestrian Walkway

Southwest Waterfront

While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.

Southwest Waterfront
Quiet, Peaceful, Beautiful Arlington National Cemetery

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.

Southwest Federal Center
Aerial photo overlooking the Penn Quarter, Constitution Avenue & north-side of the Mall, District of Columbia

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.

Penn Quarter


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