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 great live music 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.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino during your visit to National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
National Mall Tour with Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Ivy City Hotel Deals
Hotel Nell - Union Market
Cute boutique hotel. Great location! Very walkable area! A hop, jump and skip to downtown DC!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great location great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room had mold cracks and bubbles in ceiling carpets were gross and baggage staff and carts were totally unavailable at check in no doorman this hotel has gone way down in quality I’ve been staying here since 2016 will never go back after this past stay.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Loved our stay, definitely going back! Very clean, huge parking and near to everything.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Reserved for king but refused to get one.. location of the rooms was not explained correctly… waited for few minutes at front desk to check in while the the employee was talking on the phone. Chairs and other stuff on the corridor .. Over all not happy
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
