Downtown Washington D.C.

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Downtown Washington D.C. which includes night scenes, a city and street scenes
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Downtown Washington D.C. featuring heritage elements

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

Downtown Washington D.C. is an urban city center neighborhood where people live, play and work. It’s a clean, safe and walkable area with wide avenues and tree-lined pavements. In Downtown Washington D.C. you’ll discover some of the city’s best galleries and museums, eclectic restaurants and bustling nightlife. Watch sporting events, attend star-studded concerts and relax in leafy parks.

Art and history enthusiasts are spoiled for choice in Downtown Washington D.C. Retrace the history of American architecture, design and urban planning at the National Building Museum. Interact with the hands-on displays and inspect the photography exhibitions at the National Geographic Museum. Visit the galleries of the National Archives Museum and see a celebration of women’s art at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Find more museums in the Penn Quarter, including the International Spy Museum and Marian Koshland Science Museum. Admire presidential portraits at the National Portrait Gallery and a showcase of national art at Smithsonian American Art Museum. Catch a performance at the Ford’s Theater and Shakespeare Theatre Company or spot celebrity waxwork models at Madame Tussaud’s Washington D.C. Watch concerts by famous acts or basketball and ice hockey matches at the Verizon Center.

Stroll through Chinatown, where Asian shops and restaurants share the streets with lively pubs and nightclubs. Check out the Friendship Archway, a Chinese gateway decorated with a multi-tiered roof and around 270 painted dragons.

Go to Lafayette Square, from where you can catch a glimpse of the iconic White House. Like nearby Farragut Square, Franklin Square and McPherson Square, it’s a great place to sit and watch the world go by.

Downtown Washington D.C. is served by six metro stations, which provide access to the city’s five Metrorail lines. It’s also one of the city’s most bike-friendly neighborhoods.

Visit the official websites of the Downtown Washington D.C.’s galleries and museums for admission fees, opening times and event schedules.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is P5,652 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P5,652
P6,554 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,522 reviews)
"Very nice and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is P6,018 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,018
P8,702 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,602 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

3 out of 5
500 H Street NW, Washington, DC
The price is P5,635 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,635
P6,533 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews)
"This is a great budget friendly find about eight minutes walking from the “gallery Pl.” Metro Station"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is P5,881 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,881
P6,819 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,276 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

3 out of 5
839 17th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is P6,269 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P6,269
P7,269 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"I have stayed here so many times. It is clean and convenient for meetings. I like to run the Mall in the morning and past the White House so the location is good. The blue orange and red lines are on Farrugut Square a couple of minutes away. However, not a lot of life nearby in the evening, not many ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

3 out of 5
815 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is P6,519 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P6,519
P7,558 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
"Upon arrival, the valet was very attentive and helpful. The check-in was very easy. This one's always very clean, easy to find a room, also easy to find so many amenities on a lower level, such as the pool and the gym. I would definitely suggest getting the breakfast included.Breakfast is very delicious ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.

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Logan Circle

Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and National City Christian Church, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.

Logan Circle
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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
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Connecticut Ave - K Street

While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
Dupont Circle which includes a monument and a statue or sculpture

Dupont Circle

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Dupont Circle
International Spy Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Federal Center

If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.

Southwest Federal Center
Foggy Bottom featuring a city, a statue or sculpture and a memorial

Foggy Bottom

4/5(1 area review)

The important monuments and popular shops are just a few highlights of Foggy Bottom. Make a stop by Potomac River or Chesapeake and Ohio Canal while you're exploring the area.

Foggy Bottom

Downtown Washington D.C.