Penn Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a large central building complex, wide streets, and distant hills.
A street with a theater named 'Ford's Theatre' and a gift shop.
A theater with a marquee reading "Ford's Theatre".
A theater with a sign reading "Ford's Theatre".
A white brick building with a sign that reads "FORD'S THEATRE" and a U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service sign.

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

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards

NZ$122
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Arlington Cemetery Small-Group Tour & Changing of the Guards
DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets

NZ$122
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

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

NZ$123
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
US Capitol with Library of Congress or Supreme Court Entry

US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry

NZ$157
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
US Capitol "Big 3" Highlights with Reserved Entry
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

NZ$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

NZ$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking 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$527 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$527
20 Nov - 21 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! (1,376 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Riggs Washington DC
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$183 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$183
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 NZ$248 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$248
20 Nov - 21 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! (3,396 reviews)
"Everything was very good, beautiful place."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$238 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$238
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (3,651 reviews)
"Folks at the front desk were Great!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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$191 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$191
29 Nov - 30 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,311 reviews)
"Aisha manager"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
317 K St NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$222 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$222
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,940 reviews)
"Great hotel. Helpful with everything."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
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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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