Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Washington D.C. showing a city, night scenes and street scenes
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C. showing heritage elements
Shopping, fine dining and museums aplenty: Downtown really is where the business happens.

You may expect towering skyscrapers in D.C.’s CBD, but you’ll be surprised to find very few. What you will find is an extremely walkable neighbourhood teeming with suit-clad professionals, as well as the International Spy Museum, the National Aquarium, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Theater. Downtown D.C. also comprises Penn Quarter—or “Old Downtown”—which is an emerging hotbed of arts and entertainment, as well as Chinatown, where you can get your fill of delicious Asian food.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Washington D.C. Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$177 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,865 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Washington Plaza Hotel
JW Marriott Washington DC
JW Marriott Washington DC
4 out of 5
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$389 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$389
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

JW Marriott Washington DC
Capital Hilton
Capital Hilton
4 out of 5
1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$268 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful location, staff and stay. Pleasantly surprised, we had a family vacation with our 11 year old son. Hotel was wonderful in amenities, location is very convenient and staff go beyond their duties to make you feel welcomed. Everyone is extremely nice and helpful. Rooms are comfy and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Capital Hilton
Grand Hyatt Washington
Grand Hyatt Washington
4 out of 5
1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$291 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$291
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,027 reviews)
"It was great to be in DC for the weekend. So much to do with the museums and art galleries."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Grand Hyatt Washington
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$238 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,962 reviews)
"Overall convenient location - a thing to note is to remind Front-of-house staff that you'd like your room to be cleaned if you leave the room after 11am. The bar has a good selection of beers on draft."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hotel Lombardy
Hotel Lombardy
4 out of 5
2019 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$194 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"Everything worked well until checkout where there was a mix-up regarding the agreed room rate. The first draft of the bill was for twice the booked room rate. Staff was very responsive in fixing this, but it required me to catch the error upon receiving the first draft of the bill."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Hotel Lombardy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.

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Connecticut Ave - K Street

While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or National Geographic Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
Dupont Circle showing a statue or sculpture and a monument

Dupont Circle

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Dupont Circle
International Spy Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Federal Center

While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like National Mall or Smithsonian Institution, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.

Southwest Federal Center
Foggy Bottom which includes a city, a memorial and a statue or sculpture

Foggy Bottom

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Foggy Bottom
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Near Northeast

While you're in Near Northeast, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center or Smithsonian Institution, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop or H St & 3rd St NE Stop.

Near Northeast
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The Wharf

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.

The Wharf

Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

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