Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Penn Quarter
Stay near popular Penn Quarter attractions
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
"Beautiful hotel in a convenient location to major sites. Beautiful decor in this renovated bank. Room was comfortable and clean with great blackout curtains. Cafe Riggs is a stunning room with good food, cocktails, and coffee. Friendly staff. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Loved the fact they have a swimming pool in the centre of Washington !"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"We loved the hotel. Had a gorgeous lobby, absolutely friendly staff, and a perfectly comfortable room. Also a cozy bar to enjoy a nice drink. Only problem we had is that the outside noise was crazy loud all night long. I did not sleep a wink. People being loud, souped up cars, police sirens, you ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"This hotel has become my favorite places. Staff is amazing and the place is well maintained."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"Hotel was great. Food, at least for breakfast/brunch, was disappointing"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
"clean room,amazing staff,nice view 🌺"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
