Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Georgetown University
Explore the campus of Georgetown University during your visit to Washington. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Smithsonian's National Zoo home during your travels in Washington? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
Historic Georgetown: History, Gossip, & Architecture Walking Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest
Washington Plaza Hotel
Other than providing if and credit card, everything went smoothly
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The hotel had four elevators that made it easy to get up or down The QR code on the room card wasn’t easy to get accepted to go to a particular floor
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Glover Park - Georgetown
The hotel was quite nice, however, the staff at the front desk, not so much. Whomever checked us in was wonderful; warm, friendly and personable. The lady who checked us out...would be an awesome front desk receptionist at the IRS or maybe an abortion clinic. She had the personality of a kidney stone, ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown
Amazing all round loved it so much!!!!!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Super nice hotel, friendly staff. Clean and the best location near Convention Center.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison
Breakfast menu was good but they did not have any vegan breakfast. We had to eat a banana and we’re pretty hungry
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Embassy Row.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
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 of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Northwest Travel Guide
- White House
- National Mall
- Capital One Arena
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- George Washington University
- Washington Monument
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- Washington National Cathedral
- National Museum of American History
- K Street
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- National Theatre
- George Washington University Hospital
Hotels Near Northwest, Washington
- Downtown Washington D.C. Hotels
- Georgetown Hotels
- Dupont Circle Hotels
- Capitol Hill Hotels
- Southwest Hotels
- Northeast Hotels
- Connecticut Ave - K Street Hotels
- Foggy Bottom Hotels
- Logan Circle Hotels
- Penn Quarter Hotels
- NoMa Hotels
- Upper Northwest Hotels
- Shaw Hotels
- West End Hotels
- Mount Vernon Square Hotels
- Adams Morgan Hotels
- Near Northeast Hotels
- Columbia Heights Hotels
- Cardozo Hotels
- North Capitol Street Hotels
