Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Upper Northwest
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
"This hotel was not secure. Ten minutes after I entered my room by myself at 8:30 pm someone was banging on my door yelling” Emergency !!!” “Open the door, there’s an emergency in this room!” I was so frightened and yelled back that there was no emergency and I did not open the door. A person in the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"I was there for a conference. Staff was great and food was good. However, being an old hotel, there was a lot of mold and I had to change my room (many others did as well)."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Staff was great, super friendly. The hotel was clean and the pool was beautiful. Parking at the property was tight It was in walking distance from the mall so it was nice we didn’t have to take the car out again after we parked"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Warning - this hotel requires a $300 deposit due to the clientele that normally utilizes it. This was not shared with me when made the hotel.com reservation. The people that hang out in the lobby and outside the doors of the entrance are interesting. Google "skunk weed"."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"It was nice but vintage. It was in the city center of DC. So that was nice. The price was good too; just didn’t like the resort fee."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Upper Northwest
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 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 Capital One Arena, 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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. 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.
