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 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.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.
Lansburgh Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Lansburgh Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Things to do

City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court Exterior

Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour

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

Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals

Washington Plaza Hotel
Everything was very good, the attention, the food, the room service, is really close to everything!!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The room was clean, staff were friendly and accommodating. Valet was super helpful and stress free.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Rooms are outdated and not as clean as I expected. Bar service was slow. Refrigerator did not work. Hammocks in the garden were not unkept and touched the ground, could not enjoy them.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Staff was amazing, but I was very disappointed in the room. The rooms ac was barely working in 90 degree heat and had stains all over the carpet. As well as left over towels from the last person.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Arlo Washington DC
Hotel was great. Breakfast and morning restaurant service terrible. Consider eating elsewhere if they don’t fix the service of food
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
I had a wonderful stay at Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. The staff was professional, friendly, and very helpful from check-in through check-out. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making for a very relaxing stay. The location is excellent—convenient to shopping, dining, and easy ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 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.

