Dupont Circle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle

Get ready for incredible architecture, restaurants and pubs in Dupont Circle.

This lively neighbourhood is known for its centrepiece—the Dupont Circle Fountain—as well as the prominent Phillips Collection art gallery and a vibrant LGBT community. Don’t miss the Dupont Underground, a network of once-abandoned trolley tunnels that have been resurrected as a trendy art space. Visit Heurich House, where you can tour an 1890s mansion and sample beers under the same roof. Then, laugh your head off at DC Improv, the area’s top comedy club.

Popular places to visit

Philippines Embassy Washington DC Italianate Renaissance Style

Embassy of the Philippines

After visiting Embassy of the Philippines, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Amble within Chinatown or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Embassy of the Philippines
Phillips Collection

Phillips Collection

You can study the exhibits at Phillips Collection, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Phillips Collection

Cosmos Club

You can learn about the history of Washington with a visit to Cosmos Club. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cosmos Club

Mansion on O Street

Learn about the local history of Washington when you spend time at Mansion on O Street. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

Mansion on O Street

Embassy of Australia

Embassy of Australia is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

Embassy of Australia

Embassy of Tunisia

After visiting Embassy of Tunisia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Amble within Chinatown or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Embassy of Tunisia

Activities

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

AU$95
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Washington: Small-Group City Unveiled eCruiser Tour

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

AU$47
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

AU$48
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Headstones under the cherry blossoms at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

AU$30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

AU$137
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour

Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)

AU$123
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

The Darcy Hotel

The Darcy Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington DC
The price is AU$239 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$239
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,605 reviews)
"The front desk staff was amazing. They treated us as family not a stranger. The room was very neat. Bed very comfortable. The restroom was supplied with towels, and every morning. The view fron the window, looked unto the street and skyline. The front entertainment area was very nice, plenty of seating. ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

The Darcy Hotel
Lyle Washington D.C.

Lyle Washington D.C.

4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$288 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$288
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,694 reviews)
"I accidentally left a shirt that was very important to me in the closet. I called three times to follow up, but unfortunately never received any response and was repeatedly told that nothing had been found in lost & found. The room itself was clean and the doormen were very kind and professional, ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Lyle Washington D.C.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

4.5 out of 5
2121 P St Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$274 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$274
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,510 reviews)
"Great location, close to restaurants and the Metro but on a quiet street. Our room was clean and the staff was helpful."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$365 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$365
21 June - 22 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
The Dupont Circle Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$259 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$259
31 May - 1 June
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 helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
"Check in was painless. The room was clean and well stocked. The bed was comfy. Sirens are audible day and night. I think this is just a part of DC. I can also confirm that slamming doors are audible, particularly in the morning hours as guests vacate the rooms. I think installation of some door closers ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND

Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND

2 out of 5
1627 16th Street Northwest Washington DC
The price is AU$165 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$165
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions White House and Smithsonian Institution ...
7.6/10 Good! (692 reviews)
"The room was reasonably priced and in a very good location. Contact-free checkin and arrival worked well. The room was clean but simple - think Days Inn. Some of the room supplies were not fully stocked - body wash in shower was empty or nonfunctional when we arrived; shampoo failed on day 2; staff ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND
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Other neighbourhoods around Dupont 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
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
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
Downtown Washington D.C.

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(96 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Georgetown

Georgetown

5/5(5 area reviews)

Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

Georgetown
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

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