Brookland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Franciscan Monastery
After visiting Franciscan Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
White House
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.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Our pick of the best Brookland Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great food and and price for hotel restaurant
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
I love the ambiance
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Issues with the room..particularly repair ceiling leak in the bathroom over the started leaking overnight almost causing a fall from the water above. Housekeeping missed our room. View from this suite was the next building Via Sophia restaurant was good We had great experiences from previous stays. ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Harborside Hotel
Overall the place was very nice and room was clean. Missed breakfast a few days looked real good. Staff was super nice.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Watermark Hotel
It was a nice stay. Room was clean. Breakfast was a typical small buffet with scrambled eggs, potatoes, meat, with a small cold side with cheese and tomatoes and boiled eggs. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
State Plaza Hotel
Great location. Nothing fancy, but convenient.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brookland
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Studio Theatre.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Washington D.C.
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.
