Dupont Circle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.

Embassy of Australia

Anderson House

Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at Anderson House. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Anderson House

Embassy of India

After visiting Embassy of India, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Embassy of India

Activities

Capitol Hill Tour: Inside Supreme Court, Library & Capitol

Capitol Hill Tour: Inside Supreme Court, Library & Capitol

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitol Hill Tour: Inside Supreme Court, Library & Capitol
Essential Smithsonian Tour with NMAAHC Timed Entry

Essential Smithsonian Tour with NMAAHC Timed Entry

AU$91
per adult
Essential Smithsonian Tour with NMAAHC Timed Entry
Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour

Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour

AU$31
per adult
Private Dupont Circle Walking Tour
Could we use a man like Herbert Hoover again?

Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Dupont & Kalorama

AU$39
per adult
Residences of the Presidentses Walking Tour: Dupont & Kalorama
Washington DC Embassy Row: At your leisure & pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour

Washington DC Embassy Row: At your leisure & pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour

AU$23
per adult
Washington DC Embassy Row: At your leisure & pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour
Embassy Row Spy Tour

Spy History Walking Tour On Embassy Row with a Former CIA officer

AU$131
per adult
Spy History Walking Tour On Embassy Row with a Former CIA officer
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Our pick of the best Dupont Circle Hotel Deals

Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG
4.5 out of 5
1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$270 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$270
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
"Great hotel. I’m keen on having a clean room and this was that. All the corners of the room/ hard to get places were all clean. Liked the cold complimentary water in the lobby for refilling my bottle. Rooms have great sound proof, never heard my neighbors or hallway people. Location of the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Kimpton Banneker Hotel by IHG
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$212 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$212
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,241 reviews)
"Even though is distant fron the National Mall, area surrounding where ok"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Lyle Washington D.C.
Lyle Washington D.C.
4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$364 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$364
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,487 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Enjoyed breakfast and dinner in the restaurant very much. Gracious and skilled staff. All good."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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$272 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$272
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
"Everything at the property was great however the neighbors were very noisy and slamming doors all night and morning so I did not get any rest."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$241
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"friendly and responsive staff."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$194 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$194
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,415 reviews)
"Great Staff, Great Energy at the Pool.."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
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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 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 city, a memorial 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, heritage architecture 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 Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

Georgetown
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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.
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Penn Quarter

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

Penn Quarter

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