Capitol Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset
United States Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and night scenes
United States Capitol featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court of the United States showing an administrative buidling and heritage elements

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.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Capitol Hill Hotel Deals

Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill Hotel

4 out of 5
200 C St SE Washington DC
The price is AU$351 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$351
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,316 reviews)
Clean, quiet room.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Capitol Hill Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is AU$212 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$212
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (4,962 reviews)
Overall, it was good. However, the toilet handle was broken.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
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$308 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$308
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (3,201 reviews)
The room was very small and looked like a motel 8 room. Outside of that, very beautiful hotel, outstanding restaurant and awesome staff

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

4 out of 5
333 G St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$461 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$461
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,361 reviews)
Excellent property

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Arlo Washington DC
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$149 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$149
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (2,334 reviews)
I didn’t know what to expect since I haven’t stayed at an hotel in a long time because I’ve been using resorts. I was impressed. Faciliy very clean, exception one (1) leaf. Only disappointed was 1 chair per room according to the front desk. The ad said that breakfast was included but to my dismay ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$199
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,039 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and accomodating. Gym was clean and several options. Recommend updating the websites i.e. onsite, Orbitz, etc. with hours the shuttle runs. I chose this hotel based on "free shuttle to DCA airport" where hours of operation were not listed. Due to the early morning flight, ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City 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 Capitol Hill

Wandering around D.C.

Southeast

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

Southeast
Another shot from the Potomac river.  Cool night shots
#URBANJUNGLE

Navy Yard

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

Navy Yard
Amazing tabloid with American history at the metro

NoMa

While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution 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
Quiet, Peaceful, Beautiful Arlington National Cemetery

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
Aerial photo overlooking the Penn Quarter, Constitution Avenue & north-side of the Mall, District of Columbia

Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter


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