Penn Quarter, DC
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 acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
Nice lobby restaurant & bar
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Very nice breakfast but slow service.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
My stay at this hotel was great, the staff were attentive, respectful and friendly. The room itself was clean and the housekeeping was attentive and professional. I especially loved the gym, nice size with everything you need for a good workout. Te only complaint I have was my water was sometimes ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Excellent experience! Onsite restaurants were both fantastic, friendly staff and he location could not have been better!
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Beautiful place. Super clean big comphy rooms
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Our trouble started when we went to our room. The door would not open. I had to use my body to get the door open since we were in we agreed to wait til morning to report the problem. We turned the heat on as it was cool in the room, got ready for bed and then the heater started making a banging noise. ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
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.
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 Union Station Shopping Center 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.
