Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
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Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre 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 theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"My stay was great, the staff was very helpful and polite. here are my only concerns. When i returned from an outing the cleaning person was inside my room cleaning, I think that if there cleaning a guest room that are still booked to the property they should leave the door open. I was shocked to ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"What I liked most about Crowne Plaza was the human quality of the staff! A+ They were so friendly and nice!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Room was fairly clean (not updated and dingy carpet). Staff was very helpful and the restaurant was delicious. Not the hotel it used to be but a decent and convenient stay nonetheless."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"Beautiful hotel, great staff awesome room"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Harborside Hotel
"The room was clean but had to change to a different room due to wasps coming in near the window. Staff were very friendly, the shuttle was free to the casino. Only thing was the restaurant was closed while we were there so had to make sure we ste before returning back."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Penn Quarter
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
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
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 Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
