Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
"The Washington Plaza Hotel made my stay very comfortable, even as I was traveling alone! It’s in a perfect location too, which is the main reason why I booked here, but I can say that the hospitality was up to par as well."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"Hands down, our favorite hotel! Should be a 5-Star hotel. The breakfast is awesome! The rooms are so spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The bathroom & shower is very nice. We're going back this weekend!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"The Hotel charged a $400 resort fee when Expedia guaranteed an all inclusive rate on their website. And it was just a hotel, it had zero amenities. Both of the companies are fraudulent."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
"All was good."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Harborside Hotel
"Perfect place to stay for that area. Hoping to return soon."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Salamander Washington DC
"You are treated very well and see where your money goes!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
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.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
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.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Studio Theatre.
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.
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.
