Brookland Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
Franciscan Monastery
After visiting Franciscan Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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.
National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Nationals Park
Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Brookland
Washington Plaza Hotel
All the hotel staff I encountered were friendly, warm, and welcoming. I had breakfast and lunch during my stay and really enjoyed both meals. The location was really accessible for walking to the NMAAHC, national monument, white house, GWU, and surrounding areas. The pool was not open during my ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Large, clean room. Nice bed, great pillows. Great location and reasonable price!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
Great rooms and staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Out stay was great, the hotel is very centric, yo can walk to almost anywhere and feel safe and secure. We will definitely come back on our next trip to DC.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast
Very close to bus line. Clean and spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Clean room, nice hotel.. cost benefit well balanced 🙌
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brookland
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
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.
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.
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.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
