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

Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$192 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$192
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (3,176 reviews)
"There was a lot of rowdiness in and around the hotel in the evening and even until the early morning hours. I took a room with a balcony so that I could enjoy a coffee in the morning outside. The tenant next door was smoking mj on his balcony so that made it impossible to sit outside. I didn't report ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Washington Plaza Hotel
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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$284 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$284
per night
23 May - 24 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Washington
Hotel Washington
4.5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$422 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$422
per night
26 May - 27 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! (1,615 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and convenient to all landmarks. 10/10 recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hotel Washington
The Henley Park Hotel
The Henley Park Hotel
4 out of 5
926 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$228 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$228
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Steep unexpected parking charges
"Wasn’t aware of the $46 parking charge until I got there… kind of an unpleasant surprise, otherwise would’ve gotten a full 5 star review"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

The Henley Park Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$316 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$316
per night
27 May - 28 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! (1,493 reviews)
"Nice hotel."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
3 out of 5
839 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$286 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$286
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Excellent location if your looking to be able to walk to the national mall and many restaurants and bars near by."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in 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 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 National City Christian Church.

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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