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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Activities


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$206 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (3,990 reviews)
"Outstanding staff who truly went out if their way. Great restaurant with delicious cuisine. Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hotel Washington
Hotel Washington
5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$479 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$479
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,209 reviews)
"Overall the Hotel was great! Location wise was ideal and the rooftop was amazing with awesome views! My only complaint is the price of the food. Breakfast seemed excessively expensive so i would recommend not eating breakfast at the hotel. I ordered just two dishes with 1 coffee and 1 orange juice ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Hotel Washington
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$332 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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! (2,093 reviews)
"Sabrina was the the best."

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
JW Marriott Washington DC
JW Marriott Washington DC
4 out of 5
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$407 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$407
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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)
"Great location to be able to walk to everything! Staff was great! Look forward to staying there again! The only thing i didnt care for was the shower pressure wasnt that great."

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

JW Marriott Washington DC
Conrad Washington, DC
Conrad Washington, DC
5 out of 5
950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$637 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$637
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (688 reviews)
"Smells clean and wonderful and staff is attentive Convenient and modern building"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Conrad Washington, DC
Hotel Lombardy
Hotel Lombardy
4 out of 5
2019 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$243 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Quaint and clean."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

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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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.

Logan Circle
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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 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
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 National Postal Museum, 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


Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

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