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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
Our pick of the best Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
Everything about the Riggs was delightful except the bar. The service was extremely slow with indifferent service. The room was great, check in was fast and friendly, and the front desk was extremely helpful. We will stay there again, but the bar really was pretty bad.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Very kind and helpful staff. Kudos to the bellman Ali. Beds were comfortable, rooms clean and lobby very pleasing. Lots of staff at the desk so did not have to wait in line to check in or check out. The hotel is in a beautiful area of Washington and close enough to walk to all the sites.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The hotel was close to the city and accessible
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
Beautiful Hotel, clean, and breakfast was the best!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Property clean room decent No parking on site $25/ day with parking deck across the street.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
breakfast was fresh and satifiying
Reviewed on 13 May 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 Union Station Shopping Center 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.
