Dupont Circle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dupont Circle featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture
Dupont Circle featuring a monument, a garden and a fountain
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Dupont Circle which includes heritage architecture and interior views
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.


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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Huge room in a quiet corner of the hotel in a lively neighborhood. It was the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. One small detail...a lounging chair was missing...for next time. A buyout prevented me from enjoying Certo! their restaurant."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
The Darcy Hotel
The Darcy Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$247 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,087 reviews)
"This was one of our favorite hotels! It is amazing. The location is fantastic, the staff is amazing especially the valet attendants and front desk staff, the bar is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

The Darcy Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$499 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$499
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,441 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay in DC. The staff are always amazing. So friendly, professional and attentive. I did experience a few negatives this time. No room upgrade was offered and was supposed to be. I also had to ask about my Expedia VIP bar/restaurant credit. Slow on getting ice; wish I could get ..."

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

The Dupont Circle 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$321 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$321
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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! (1,366 reviews)
"The Lyle is close to metro and has a number of restaurants nearby - as well as their own restaurant. We really enjoyed our stay there (and we loved always being greeted by the doorman!)"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Lyle Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$184 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (3,935 reviews)
First DC visit
"The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas services and sites. We asked for information several times and each time great service."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$262 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (2,016 reviews)
"As a professional musician, I was playing near the White House. The Hamilton was priced competitively while being within walking distance from that venue. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the room and the cleanliness. I have been in 1-5 Star hotels around the world. Price, location, accommodations ..."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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 Dupont 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
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
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 Georgetown Waterfront Park or Washington Harbour.

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 Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
International Spy Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Federal Center

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

Southwest Federal Center
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Northwest

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Northwest

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