Dupont Circle Travel Guide

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Dupont Circle featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture
Dupont Circle featuring a monument, a garden and a fountain
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes
Dupont Circle which includes heritage architecture and interior views

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.


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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
The price is AU$309 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$309
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,808 reviews)
Fabulous 5 star boutique hotel that always delivers.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Dupont Circle Hotel
Lyle Washington D.C.

Lyle Washington D.C.

4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
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! (1,624 reviews)
Everything was lovely. The room was cozy and comfortable. The location was excellent. The staff were courteous and very helpful. I will stay at the Lyle again.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

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$220 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$220
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,384 reviews)
Facility was great. Bed was super comfortable. Room was very clean and pleasant.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
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$169 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$169
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,336 reviews)
Staff was great. Room was nicely appointed and clean. Would have been nice if hotels.com had mentioned the $53 parking charge

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

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$112 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$112
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (457 reviews)
Good tea available all the time

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is AU$175 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$175
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,854 reviews)
Clerks were very friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Washington Plaza 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 Dupont Circle

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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 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
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
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.
International Spy Museum which includes interior views

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


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