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.
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Stay near popular Penn Quarter attractions

Ford's Theater

8.8/5 (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

NZ$118
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

NZ$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience

NZ$167
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Capitol Building in Washington DC

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

NZ$215
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Discover DC Tour

Discover DC with Nick

NZ$152
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Discover DC with Nick
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre

NZ$83
per adult
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
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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$502 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$502
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,448 reviews)
"Staff were incredibly helpful and courteous. Rooms were lovely and spacious. Location was amazing! Steps from metro and a few blocks from the museums and national mall."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Riggs Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$224 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$224
1 July - 2 July
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! (5,212 reviews)
"Loved the fact they have a swimming pool in the centre of Washington !"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$423 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$423
12 July - 13 July
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! (3,473 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD
The price is NZ$186 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$186
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,655 reviews)
"This hotel has become my favorite places. Staff is amazing and the place is well maintained."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw Washington DC
The price is NZ$340 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$340
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,381 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Food, at least for breakfast/brunch, was disappointing"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
The price is NZ$221 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$221
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,357 reviews)
"clean room,amazing staff,nice view 🌺"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City 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.
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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.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Washington Monument, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. 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.

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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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