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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Things to do
DC City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
VIP National Archives Skip-The-Line Guided Tour 6 ppl Max
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
Perfect location, great stay
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
We had a good time on Friday until we didn’t have water from 5pm until 11am on Saturday
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Rooms were spotless, staff was great! Highly recommend, will stay again when I return to DC
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Good for me
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Worlde and all staff was amazing!!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Hotel Washington
Beautiful and spacious rooms! Great and friendly staff!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 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.
