Downtown Washington D.C., DC

Washington
National Archives showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
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.


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Downtown Washington D.C. Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$3,490 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$3,490
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,056 reviews)
"Great stay. Will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$6,052 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$6,052
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,443 reviews)
Great staff and location!
"Everything was great except the breakfast at the restaurant was very over priced."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is NT$5,459 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$5,459
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great service. Clean rooms. White new like sheets."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Washington
Hotel Washington
4.5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$8,933 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$8,933
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this spa hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,524 reviews)
Fantastic staff and location.
"Had the most amazing stay at this beautiful location. The staff was excellent, especially Mary the front desk manager. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Hotel Washington
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
317 K St NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$5,081 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$5,081
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (742 reviews)
Nice but could have been better
"It was a great location and priced just right. We did, however, have poor maid service. The first night we had everything we needed. The second night the towels were not replaced, we requested an extra blanket and none of that was dine. We had to go to the front desk to get them."

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown, an IHG Hotel
The Darcy Hotel
The Darcy Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The price is NT$6,052 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$6,052
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great Location
"Great restaurant and bar. Nice hotel, rooms are a biut small"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

The Darcy Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.

A late night stroll through Logan Circle. Great flats and homes to appreciate while walking towards local restaurants and bars.

Logan Circle

5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Logan Circle
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Connecticut Ave - K Street

While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square 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(2,793 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 showing interior views

Southwest Federal Center

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

Southwest Federal Center
Georgetown - Foggy Bottom which includes a memorial, a city and a statue or sculpture

Foggy Bottom

4.5/5(1,220 area reviews)

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
Capitol Hill

Near Northeast

While you're in Near Northeast, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center or Smithsonian Institution, and hop on the metro to see more the city at H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop or H St & 3rd St NE Stop.

Near Northeast


Downtown Washington D.C., DC