Penn Quarter
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
The staff was professional, the room exceeded my expectations with many amenities, a very comfortable environment and most importantly an excellent bed. This is an outstanding hotel that ranks with the best hotels in America. Thanks for doing what most hotels never do, exceed my expectations.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Pretty great
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Front desk staff spectacularly progressively modernized and special VP elite vibes to every guest
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Sheets on bed were dirty, room was cold even with heat all the way up. Sink water temperature and flow were cold and weak! However. The front desk did comp breakfast to accommodate for the inconvenience but it was still gross! Staff was very friendly and nice!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Clean room, except for the smoke smell. Friendly staff & clean lobby.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Room was clean and staff were courteous. The room was small and the view was of offices, like you can see people working at their desks. The room was also dated and lacked amenities like a USB port. The hotel had charm, but could use updating. The coffee in the restaurant downstairs was ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Shaw Station.
