Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide

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Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
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 Theatre. 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$194 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$194
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! (5,021 reviews)
Very beautiful outdoor pool excellent restaurant

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$261 per night from 8 May to 9 May
AU$261
8 May - 9 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! (3,321 reviews)
The room was clean, staff were friendly and accommodating. Valet was super helpful and stress free.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 out of 5
627 H Street NW Washington DC
The price is AU$208 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$208
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,949 reviews)
everything was nice and clean had no problems only thing is there were three elevators!! All of them we super slow

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Hotel Lombardy

Hotel Lombardy

4 out of 5
2019 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$275 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$275
1 May - 2 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 bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
Wonderful location in DC. Easy access to the National Mall and museums. Beautiful neighborhood in GW neighborhood. The staff was top notch. We will be back.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Lombardy
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$322 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$322
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,292 reviews)
The front desk staff was absolutely amazing. Very helpful! The rooms were clean and the pool was a good added touch for our stay. The only complaint I have was the food. The breakfast buffet was like having nothing because it wasn’t good at all. There’s alot of near by good restaurants so it wasn’t ...

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington

5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW Washington DC
The price is AU$503 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$503
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,423 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Washington
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.

Bronze Statue on Logan Circle in Washington DC: man on a horse.

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 Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.

Logan Circle
Connecticut Ave - K Street

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
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 Ford's Theater and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
Colorful townhouses before sunset in spring, Washington DC, USA. Historic brick townhouses in Shaw neighborhood on a quiet street with trees.

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.

Shaw
Dupont Circle

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
Foggy Bottom

Foggy Bottom

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Market 5 Gallery – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Foggy Bottom


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