Georgetown Travel Guide

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Georgetown which includes street scenes, a city and a house
Georgetown
Georgetown
Georgetown
Georgetown

A pleasant suburb on the banks of the Potomac River, home to the city’s oldest buildings, great shops and stylish bars.

Founded back in 1751 near the Potomac River, the cobbled streets of Georgetown have long been part of a charming and historic suburb lined with beautiful Georgian mansions and brick houses. Today its charms have made it a National Historic Landmark.

Head for the Georgetown Visitor Centre and grab a map and pocket guide, so you can explore landmarks like the Old Stone House built in 1765, or the City Tavern Club, which the nation’s founding fathers used to frequent. At Tudor Place House and Garden, you’ll find over 8,000 pieces of art and furniture dating back centuries vying for your attention and there are stunning landscaped gardens waiting to be strolled. The Custom House and Post Office is one of America’s earliest, and also a fascinating sight. To learn more about these attractions, there’s a free walking tour leaving the visitor centre at noon.

Close by, you’ll also find the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, along which you can take an hour-long ride on a replica 18th century boat, drawn by mules walking along the towpath. The canal stretches nearly 300 kilometres from Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland, and was built to transport wood, coal and goods as an alternative to the Potomac. You can even walk or cycle along part of the towpath and see the historic spots along the water.

America’s oldest Catholic university is also located here. Established in 1789, Georgetown University’s alumni include former President Bill Clinton.

There are also plenty of great spots to shop and eat out in the district, especially on Wisconsin and M streets. Or you can visit the Georgetown Waterfront Park for dinner overlooking the Potomac River.

Just 12 minutes by car to the north-west of central DC, Georgetown is easy to reach by bus – including on the DC Circulator, the D6 and the S4. The 36 will also take you from the National Mall at the corner of NW 7th and NW Constitution Avenue.


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Our pick of the best Georgetown Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$195 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$195
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (4,722 reviews)
"Clean quiet room, nice bar and restaurant, friendly staff and service, convenient parking garage, but the bed was uncomfortable. Overall, a great stay."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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$265 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$265
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,852 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW, Washington, DC
The price is AU$221 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$221
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,890 reviews)
"Cutest hotel, pleasant/helpful staff. 10/10 recommend"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$303 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$303
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,158 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, grounds, rooms, great food, and wonderful location with parking. Staff was most gracious."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters

Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters

3.5 out of 5
1615 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is AU$213 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$213
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"As for most hotels in Washington DC, parking was valet only. Thought overnite rate was a little high at $65 per night. Staff friendly and responsive."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters
citizenM Washington DC NoMa

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

4 out of 5
1222 1ST STREET NE, Washington, DC
The price is AU$213 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$213
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,498 reviews)
"If you need to find parking, you would need to walk up two blocks to find affordable parking"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

citizenM Washington DC NoMa
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 Georgetown

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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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
Dupont Circle featuring a monument and a statue or sculpture

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
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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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, 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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Northwest

2/5(1 area review)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest


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