Penn Quarter, DC
Washington
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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
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide
National Archives VIP Skip-The-Line Small Group Guided Tour
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
It was a nice hotel in a centrally located area and budget friendly!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
All good
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Clean room, great staff, amazing room and view. Only issue was with the location being 20-25 mins away from city and the bar who over charged $125 for 4 shots of whiskey and 1 Espresso Martini. She did try to make the bill for 25 mins and finally charged $125. I dont know in what world they would ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Would gladly come back. Not as many vegetarian food options at the restaurants/bar but that is ok.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Very clean and convenient location
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
-
Reviewed on Mar 25, 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 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.