Dupont Circle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Dupont Circle featuring a monument, a garden and a fountain
Dupont Circle
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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

Cosmos Club

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
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 entertainment choices and notable monuments.

Phillips Collection

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

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 great live music and notable monuments.

Embassy of Australia

Mansion on O Street

Learn about the local history of Washington when you spend time at Mansion on O Street. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Mansion on O Street

Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center

Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center 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 fascinating museums and shops.

Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center

Activities

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets

AU$130
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
We end the tour outside Ford's Theatre, the historic theatre where President Lincoln was shot.

Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

AU$73
per adult
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

AU$148
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission

Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission

AU$118
per adult
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
White House by Night

Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour

AU$102
per adult
Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour
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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

Lyle Washington D.C.

Lyle Washington D.C.

4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$300 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$300
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,629 reviews)
The room was very nice and the staff were very helpful at all times

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Lyle Washington D.C.
The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$344 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$344
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,857 reviews)
Nice neighborhood nice atmosphere great staff, room was ok lack of bathtub was disappointing but was very nice overall.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Dupont Circle Hotel
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$117 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$117
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (523 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff, great location

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND
The Darcy Hotel

The Darcy Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington DC
The price is AU$182 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$182
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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! (1,474 reviews)
One of the best hotels in DC recommend highly

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Darcy 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$179 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$179
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,333 reviews)
the room was quite clean.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters

Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters

3.5 out of 5
1615 Rhode Island Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$207 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$207
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very dated (currently under renovation) otherwise clean and good location

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters
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Other neighbourhoods around Dupont Circle

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Connecticut Ave - K Street

While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, 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 which includes a memorial, a city and a statue or sculpture

Foggy Bottom

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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

Foggy Bottom
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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. showing a city, night scenes and street scenes

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(95 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 which includes street scenes, a city and a house

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 Washington Harbour or Embassy Row.

Georgetown
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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter

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