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.
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.
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.
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
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Washington Plaza Hotel
Wish the pool would have been open it was over 90 degrees during my stay.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The room was clean, staff were friendly and accommodating. Valet was super helpful and stress free.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Rooms are outdated and not as clean as I expected. Bar service was slow. Refrigerator did not work. Hammocks in the garden were not unkept and touched the ground, could not enjoy them.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
When I checked in this Crowne Plaza took an hour and a half to check me in because they don’t recognize Hotels.com standard room designation between 1 King size bed and 2 Queen size beds … instead of checking in at 10:30 pm, we checked in closer to midnight … unacceptable. The next day the manager ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Hotel was great. Breakfast and morning restaurant service terrible. Consider eating elsewhere if they don’t fix the service of food
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Location was excellent, shuttles were on time, and the staff was extremely friendly!
Reviewed on 17 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 Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
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.
