Capitol Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill

This neighbourhood boasts the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and enough familiar news backdrops to make your jaw drop.

Capitol Hill is nirvana for political junkies! What’s a bit more surprising about this neighbourhood is the fact that there’s a proper residential community here, complete with tree-lined streets and decades-old mom-and-pop establishments. For more than 150 years, Eastern Market has offered a colourful showcase of baked goods, fruits and veg, flowers, and mouth-watering meats and cheeses. If you’d like more sit-down options, head to Barracks Row, where you’ll find heaps of restaurants to suit any fancy.


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Activities


Our pick of the best Capitol Hill Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is AU$176 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$176
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,069 reviews)
This is a good hotel in the middle of the city. Great customer service and quality amenities

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD
The price is AU$138 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$138
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,440 reviews)
Honestly, I’m still not sure whether to laugh or be baffled by my breakfast experience here. For $19.99, the buffet is pretty bare-bones: just your basic scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles, sausage, and some fruit. It's fine if you just want something quick, but the real entertainment was the service. ...

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$246 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$246
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,349 reviews)
The facility is in a great location and easily accessible to many of DC’s iconic landmarks as well as close to Subway and bus stops. Water pressure in the shower was lack luster with a dribble and the ice machine on both 14 and 9th floor did not work. Being on the 14th floor and having to check every ...

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The Watermark Hotel

The Watermark Hotel

4 out of 5
1825 Capital One Dr McLean VA
The price is AU$297 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$297
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in McLean. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,918 reviews)
The room was the best room I've ever seen

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

The Watermark Hotel
City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

3 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE Washington DC
The price is AU$190 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$190
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,451 reviews)
The experience was far below expected standards. Don’t over pay, stay elsewhere. From arrival, multiple issues were apparent. The sofa bed was very poor quality, you could feel the springs through the mattress, causing discomfort and back pain. I was traveling with elderly parents and booked this ...

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

3 out of 5
2305 New York Ave Ne Washington DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$224 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$224
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,435 reviews)
The room was nice and reception area

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
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Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill

Southeast

Southeast

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nationals Park, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.

Southeast
Navy Yard

Navy Yard

While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Nationals Park and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.

Navy Yard
NoMa

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.

NoMa
The Yard Waterfront Park in Washington DC on the Pedestrian Walkway

Southwest Waterfront

While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.

Southwest Waterfront
Southwest Federal Center

Southwest Federal Center

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

Southwest Federal Center
Washington Monument Surrounded Cherry Blossoms DC

The Wharf

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.

The Wharf


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