Southwest Federal Center, DC

Washington

International Spy Museum showing interior views
International Spy Museum featuring interior views
International Spy Museum which includes interior views
International Spy Museum featuring interior views
International Spy Museum showing interior views and signage

Popular places to visit

International Spy Museum featuring a city and street scenes

International Spy Museum

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems.

International Spy Museum
Museum of the Bible which includes interior views

Museum of the Bible

You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

Museum of the Bible
Metro Orange Line

L'Enfant Plaza

During your trip to Washington, you can enjoy retail therapy at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.

L'Enfant Plaza
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Get an in-depth understanding of the harrowing events of the World War II genocides, the people involved and those who fought to end the atrocities.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bartholdi Fountain

Bartholdi Fountain

Bartholdi Fountain is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.

Bartholdi Fountain

Things to do

Cruise boat with Capitol Building in the background in Washington DC

Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise

$84
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

$99
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Jefferson looking over the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress

Capitol Hill: Capitol & Library of Congress Small-Group Tour

$89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Capitol Hill: Capitol & Library of Congress Small-Group Tour
Exterior of the African American Museum in Washington D.C.

African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC

$80
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour

$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
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Southwest Federal Center Hotel Deals

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$150 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,826 reviews)
Great Choice!
"Great place to stay while you’re in D.C. It’s also close to a lot of the museums! Rooms are very nice and clean!"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW, Washington, DC
Fully refundable
$169 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$196 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,906 reviews)
"Great location. Clean, friendly, spacious rooms. It is $57 a night for parking at the parking garage."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3 out of 5
400 E Street SW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$179 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$208 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,588 reviews)
"The 7 to 9 breakfast should be extended. It became quite crowded on the days that we were there, ran out of certain food or their required to stop serving. Also, the rooftop only at one server which became quite congested."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC

5 out of 5
1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC
$334 nightly
The price is $387 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$387 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were very polite. Check-in was done efficiently."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Salamander Washington DC
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4 out of 5
480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC
$161 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$186 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,243 reviews)
"Restaurants in"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$126 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and 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! (4,715 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was amazing. Food at the resturant was good but very expensive. My only complaint was that the walk from the Metro with luggage was further than indicated when I called to inquire before booking the stay."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest Federal Center

The wharf, Washington DC is a very nice place to walk around.

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 Gangplank Marina.

The Wharf
Titanic Memorial-Dedicated to the men who lost their lives so that woman and children could survive the sinking of RMS Titanic.

Southwest Waterfront

While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.

Southwest Waterfront
Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(6,676 area reviews)

Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.

Downtown Washington D.C.
United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset

Capitol Hill

4/5(2,968 area reviews)

Historic and densely populated, this neighborhood boasts the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. Stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, shop at Eastern Market, or explore Barracks Row's vibrant commercial scene.

Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum

Southwest

4.5/5(480 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Southwest. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol, and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station or L'Enfant Plaza Station to see more of the city.

Southwest
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Navy Yard

While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.

Navy Yard
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Southwest Federal Center, DC

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