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

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

NZ$49
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building in Washington DC

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

NZ$165
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

NZ$61
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

NZ$42
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

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

NZ$121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
DC at Dusk Night Tour

DC at Dusk Night Tour

NZ$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DC at Dusk Night 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 NZ$683 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$683
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Riggs Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$264 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$264
4 Oct - 5 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,420 reviews)
"Room was clean and nice"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
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 NZ$269 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$269
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,210 reviews)
"Wonderful and comfortable and we were able to get connecting rooms"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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 NZ$399 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$399
4 Oct - 5 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,607 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and great location. Rooms are a bit older so the carpet needs a thorough cleaning, but everything else including the bathroom was very nice."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

3 out of 5
1011 K Street NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$293 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$293
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
State Plaza Hotel

State Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2116 E Street NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$262 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$262
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
State Plaza 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 Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial with a large Masonic symbol, a statue, and a grand building with columns.
Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Open Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association

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.

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