Ivy City Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Things to do
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Top hotels in Ivy City
Hotel Nell - Union Market
Lovely hotel, great staff.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Rips in carpet in room. Beds a little worn. Phone in room didn’t work. Staff very friendly. Restaurant very good food. Cleanliness good.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
The hotel host that greeted me and my wife was fantastic. He let us check in a little bit early and he was suoer helpful. We will be back.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Beautiful and comfortable hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Salamander Washington DC
Everything was great!! Clean, staff, location, grounds…. All were great! Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Generator Hotel Washington DC
Room was nice. Odd how much they charge you for miscellaneous things that I thought should have been included. Otherwise good. Nice view.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy City
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 United States Capitol.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
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.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like United States Capitol, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives 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 Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
