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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Great location, excellent staff, rooms were amazing.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
All the above.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Clean. Delicious breakfast!
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Very friendly staff, convenient location
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Generator Hotel Washington DC
Good for the price!
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Salamander Washington DC
The room was as amazing as the pictures. The staff were super accommodating and pleasant during my entire stay no matter the time of day. The room was spotless. The room service was delivered in an exceptional amount of time and delicious. The amenities were superb! Everything was five stars!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 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 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.
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 K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
