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 notable monuments.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Arlington National Cemetery
A beautiful and vast space, America's most famous military cemetery is a fitting tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes.
Activities
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
Skip the Line @ Washington Monument & National Mall Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Ivy City Hotel Deals
Hotel Nell - Union Market
The room was as pictured and the staff very accommodating!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University
Staff is great. We love this hotel because it has plenty of self parking, so not having to wait for the valet to get your car every time saves a ton of time. The hotel is within the Gallaudet campus which is beautiful and feels very safe. The only issue we had were with the room itself. The furniture ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Good hotel, parking was great, staff had a great attitude, everything was clean and nice, a solid value.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The staff was very helpful. The location is great. The restaurant is very good and the rooms were well kept and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Unable to get small portions or one dish at breakfadt..
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Great staff reception after a very long travel day!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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 United States Capitol.
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 United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like United States Capitol, 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 United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Washington D.C.
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.
