Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Washington D.C.
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

The Henley Park Hotel
The Henley Park Hotel
4 out of 5
926 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$240 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$240
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this historic hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice little spot with a cute bar and clean room."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

The Henley Park Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$262 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$262
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,137 reviews)
"Great service. Great restaurant!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Washington Plaza Hotel
Capital Hilton
Capital Hilton
4 out of 5
1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$340 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$340
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were nice and helpful especially if you have a dog. Very pet friendly and the family suite is huge! The valet parking is expensive but that everywhere in DC. Also took 30 min to get your car at check out so its convenient that they communicate thru text with you if you want the car ready when ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Capital Hilton
Hotel Washington
Hotel Washington
4.5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$486 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$486
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,590 reviews)
"It is right across the street from the White House and the Vue restaurant is an amazing place to eat at the top of the hotel with a generous “Vue”."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Hotel Washington
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$372 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$372
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,464 reviews)
"This was a great hotel for sightseeing! Stayed with my two sons and we loved it! Not a ton of family friendly amenities but if you want walkable… you got it!"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$291 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$291
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay
"Great stay, helpful staff, perfect location. Look forward to staying here again."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
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 National City Christian Church and Studio Theatre.

Logan 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
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 National Air and Space Museum, 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


Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

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