Dupont Circle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Get ready for incredible architecture, restaurants and pubs in Dupont Circle.

This lively neighbourhood is known for its centrepiece—the Dupont Circle Fountain—as well as the prominent Phillips Collection art gallery and a vibrant LGBT community. Don’t miss the Dupont Underground, a network of once-abandoned trolley tunnels that have been resurrected as a trendy art space. Visit Heurich House, where you can tour an 1890s mansion and sample beers under the same roof. Then, laugh your head off at DC Improv, the area’s top comedy club.

Popular places to visit

Phillips Collection

Phillips Collection

You can study the exhibits at Phillips Collection, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Phillips Collection
Cosmos Club

Cosmos Club

You can learn about the history of Washington with a visit to Cosmos Club. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cosmos Club
White House

White House

4/5(84 reviews)

Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

White House
National Mall showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a city

National Mall

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.

National Mall
Capital One Arena

Capital One Arena

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Capital One Arena
Union Station Shopping Center

Union Station Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Union Station Shopping Center, a popular shopping spot in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Union Station Shopping Center

Activities

Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour

Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour
Indian Embassy on Embassy Row Tour in DC

Embassy Row 2 Hr Walking Tour: International Intrigue & Mansions

AU$77
per adult
Embassy Row 2 Hr Walking Tour: International Intrigue & Mansions
Embassy Row Spy Tour

Exclusive Spy History Walking Tour Along Embassy Row

AU$119
per adult
Exclusive Spy History Walking Tour Along Embassy Row
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

AU$133
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
Washington DC Outdoor Escape Game Tour: FBI vs. Bank Robbers

FBI vs. Bank Robbers Quest Experience in Washington DC Quest

AU$14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
FBI vs. Bank Robbers Quest Experience in Washington DC Quest
Skip The Line Washington Monument Tickets

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

The Darcy Hotel
The Darcy Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$286 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$286
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,237 reviews)
"A neat hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. It would have been nice to spend more than one brief night with an early morning."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

The Darcy Hotel
Lyle Washington D.C.
Lyle Washington D.C.
4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$385 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,414 reviews)
Perfect hotel for our 5 night stay
"Great hotel in a lovely neighborhood and the best breakfasts! We’ll definitely be back. Clean comfortable room. Good amenities and quiet."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Lyle Washington D.C.
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$297 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,143 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. No complaints. Staff was very helpful. Accommodated our room needs, were very courteous, etc."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
4.5 out of 5
2121 P St Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$470 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$470
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
"nice location"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$496 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$496
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this boutique aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,538 reviews)
"I've stayed at this hotel multiple times for work, and it's always been a pleasant experience. The staff is attentive and friendly. The bar is also really nice, a great spot to unwind after a long day. However, during my latest stay, I encountered some issues. The room was noisy due to outside sounds, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

The Dupont Circle Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$238 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (4,162 reviews)
"Good for a short trip."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Dupont Circle

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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.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
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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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 National City Christian Church.

Logan Circle
Georgetown which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

Georgetown

5/5(5 area reviews)

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 Embassy Row.

Georgetown
Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter

Dupont Circle Travel Guide

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