Ivy City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Activities
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Our pick of the best Ivy City Hotel Deals
Hotel Nell - Union Market
awesome hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
Very nice and confortable room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Room was good. Staff are nice and friendly. Location is great as it is close to DC
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Cleanliness, friendly staffs, very reasonable price, and free parking. I don’t waste $300 per night plus $60 parking per day, which is common in Washington DC.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The manager & staff was amazing
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Room was amazing! Service is super friendly, definitely will come back
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy City
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Smithsonian Institution.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
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.
