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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
City Cruises Washington DC: Premier Brunch Cruise
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Everything was great except for the fact that the rooms were so dark. Hard to put on makeup (for a wedding)
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
Very nice and confortable room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
The front staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Arlo Washington DC
We had a great stay! The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming, the rooms were clean and comfortable, the location was a quick walk to the metro or an easy walk to the mall, and the breakfast each morning was wonderful. We would happily stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room was spotless, elegantly decorated Staff very friendly and helpful Location super convenient Very pleased, will return
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 Smithsonian Institution 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 K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.
