Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
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 art galleries 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
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Lansburgh Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Lansburgh Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Washington Plaza Hotel
My room and bathroom had not been updated in over 40 years!! Old amenities made the whole place kind of sad and it felt dirty even though I am sure it was cleaned. And the door did not have a chain or even a heavy duty lock. I travel several times a month and have for over 30 years this is the first ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
The young lady at the front desk…. I believe her name is Isis…. She always makes my trip worth it … what a sweet young lady who adds so much value to the establishment!!!!!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The towels leave a lot to be desired
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Watermark Hotel
Great stay the hotel was clean and attractive, my only comment was the loud hvac when air conditioner is on.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
All amenities were in "repair," breakfast was not good, found long strand of hair in the omelette, we had to eat Mcdonald's across the street
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Spacious room to accommodate my son and his medical supplies and wheelchair. Enough room for my three sons and dad. Breakfast was yummy they said. Thank you for taking good care of my family while they visited. As a mother I didn’t have to worry while my family stayed with y’all. Thanks for being ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of 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
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Studio Theatre.
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.
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 take a ride at Shaw Station.
