Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Northwest
Activities
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
Washington DC Minibus City Night Tour with Hotel Drop Off
National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket
Our pick of the best Upper Northwest Hotel Deals
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
"Overall this was a great place to stay. One hot day we got back to our room in the early evening and it hadn't been cleaned. I had stopped at the front desk on my way out and asked them to make sure the room was done and we had clean towels. I called and they said clean towels would be right up. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"My family stayed here for the weekend. We came to town for Howard’s Bison Day. The location was convenient and within walking distance to the metro and restaurants. You could choose to park in nearby lots but we chose the valet at the hotel which was convenient."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"I’ve stayed at this hotel many times over the past five years, but this visit was disappointing. It feels like the quality has declined. I stayed in room 519, where the door’s peephole was missing, leaving an open hole that someone had stuffed with toilet tissue. Without it somone from the outside ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Upper Northwest
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
