Penn Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a large central building complex, wide streets, and distant hills.
A sports tavern with outdoor seating and hanging flower baskets.
A street with a theater named 'Ford's Theatre' and a gift shop.
A white truck parked on a city street, buildings with red brick facades, and a clear blue sky.
A street sign at the intersection of 10th Street and 500 West, with a traffic light and a building in the background.

Stay near popular Penn Quarter attractions

Ford's Theater

8.8/10 (1,189 reviews)
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.
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Activities

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

AU$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

AU$34
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Discover DC Tour

Discover DC with Nick

AU$125
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Discover DC with Nick
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

AU$69
per adult
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
National Mall tour covering the reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the distance.

National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket

AU$105
per adult
National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket
Discover Washington: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Washington: A Self-Guided Tour

AU$5
per adult
Discover Washington: A Self-Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Penn Quarter Hotel Deals

Riggs Washington DC

Riggs Washington DC

5 out of 5
900 F St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$494 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$494
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,391 reviews)
"I want to love this property because staff are amazing (although everyone appears to be younger and I’m sensitive to age discrimination) and location really works for me but there are some obvious flaws… the large awkward inner bathroom door being the first, a floating column in the room being another, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Riggs Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is AU$153 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$153
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Washington Plaza Hotel
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington DC
The price is AU$251 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$251
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,337 reviews)
"Aside from the $50 parking fee per night the hotel was great"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

3 out of 5
1225 First St NE Washington DC
The price is AU$177 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$177
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,254 reviews)
"Staff was amazing…property could use some updating"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is AU$294 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$294
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The Henley Park Hotel

The Henley Park Hotel

4 out of 5
926 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC
The price is AU$255 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$255
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,838 reviews)
"lovely vintage property -"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Henley Park Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Penn Quarter

Find the best Penn Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The United States Capitol building with classical architecture, including columns and detailed sculptures.
Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce
Open Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce

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 Capital One Arena 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.

A large stone statue of a man in a suit with arms crossed, set against a clear sky.

Northwest

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.

A stone bridge with multiple arches spanning a river, with bare trees in the foreground and a sunset sky.

Georgetown

Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.

A historic building with American flags, a church spire, and a brick courtyard.

Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

A fountain with a statue of a figure, surrounded by trees and benches in a park.

Dupont Circle

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.

Penn Quarter Travel Guide

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